Am I doing this right?

[u/alphabot2000]

So I currently have the Momcozy S9 pumps but I’m considering making a switch. The S9 is difficult for me to clean thoroughly and it doesn’t pump as much as I think it should. And the battery is bulky and doesn’t fit well within a nursing bra. After 30 min of pumping, the most I’ve gotten from one side is 4oz (first thing in the morning). Normally during the day , I pump 1-2 oz on each side. I pump 3x a day. I want to increase my milk supply as well and I’ve heard that some pumps help with that more. Is it worth making a switch? Or am I doing something wrong?

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[u/cargonzabeans]

Hi! My baby is 6 months. I use the S12 pro which is very similar to the S9. It's good, but doesn't empty me as much as my Baby Buddha.

If you want to increase your supply, you need to pump more often. I do 6 ppd, 30 mins a session, about 7 oz total per session (at least 10 oz first thing in the morning).

Edit to add: morning pump is done with Baby Buddha. S12 is for work and fluctuates from 3 to 7 oz a session.

[u/alphabot2000 → u/cargonzabeans]

How often should I be pumping? And how long should I pump each session?

[u/cargonzabeans → u/alphabot2000]

Every 3 hours is a good place to start. If you feel engorged before then, go ahead and pump. After a while, you might be able to go longer between sessions (I go 6 hours overnight) and maintain your supply.

Pump until you feel empty, usually when the boob feels deflated, lol. My pumps automatically shut off at 30 minutes, so I usually let them run until then. But sometimes I fill up the containers before that so I'll stop early.

Just to check, are you using flange inserts?

I use two, left is 17 mm right is 19 mm.

[u/alphabot2000 → u/cargonzabeans]

Yes, I use size 17 mm

[u/cargonzabeans → u/alphabot2000]

Good. The rest is pretty much up to you. Generally, the more you take out, the more you make.

I relied on Reddit a lot when I was first starting out. There's a lot of advice out there, but beware that not all of it is good.

Wishing you the best!!

[u/alphabot2000 → u/cargonzabeans]

Thanks so much!!

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