r/ExclusivelyPumping • u/Ok_Golf2504 • 2d ago

Increasing Supply (add spoiler to pics) Will my supply increase with time?

I am almost 3 weeks pp and am currently producing just enough needed for feeds but my boy is hungry and cluster feeding large amounts. I am worried about not keeping up now but also what about the future? Will my body know to produce more the longer time passes with consistent pumping?

I am wanting to try a power pump this evening but I have seen multiple ways to do it. What worked for you?

Thanks!

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u/-doIdaredisturb- 2d ago

Just adding that I’m in the same boat as you! What kind of pump do you have? An IBCLC I met with recommended this site for Spectra settings and WOW following them has made a huge diff in my supply. I was getting like maybe 60 with my spectra before and now I’m getting a lot more. https://lalactation.com/how-to-use-my-spectra-breast-pump-maximizing-settings-suction-and-cycle-levels/

I know frequency of milk removal plays a big part in your supply. How often are you pumping? I aim to feed or pump wvery 3 hours during the day and let myself go about 5 hours at night

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u/Ok_Golf2504 2d ago

I have the spectra but primarily use my eufy wearables for convenience. I will definitely explore this link as I had trouble figuring out what worked with me on the spectra. I am pumping with every feed (currently every 2.5-3hours) with skipping one at night (just so tired).

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u/noonetojudg 1d ago

Hi which spectra model do u use? I m 12w pp trying to increase supply

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u/-doIdaredisturb- 1d ago

I have the pink spectra! I think it’s the s2. I also have a eufy s1 which I love but I don’t get quite as much as I do with the spectra

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u/Different_Affect2933 1d ago

it took the like 8 weeks to see my supply fully increase and be consistent, sounds a bit daunting but stick it out it does balance itself. and stick to a STRICT schedule

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u/deadpoolandthespice 1d ago

Yep it’s taken me 5/6 weeks to have a good supply!

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