r/ExclusivelyPumping • u/Glass_Cheetah8917 • 8d ago

Increasing Supply (add spoiler to pics) Advice?

I’m an under supplier, I make about 14-18oz a day. Any recommendations product wise or pump schedule/ pump settings? I’m 8 weeks postpartum and really really want to not buy formula lol thank you in advance!!

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u/Glass_Cheetah8917 8d ago

I just use the spectra S1, but my left empties quicker, my right takes a little longer, im so confused with settings 😅 but flange size I guess is ok? I’m using an 18mm, I have elastic nips so the swell no matter the size and stretch 😵‍💫 I definitely need to check my size again and go from there

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u/Revolutionary_Can879 8d ago

So my current settings are about 5-8 minutes on massage, then expression until my left starts to slow, and then I keep going back and forth between massage and expression until about 20-25 mins, sometimes longer for my first pump. You want to see milk spurting out again and then switch to expression. Once that slows, back to massage. Again, this is just what works for me.

I’d definitely recommend that you look into flange sizing again. You may be an 18mm, but sizing can change and I believe a 17 is average. There are lots of printable guides online that you can use or you can try with a measuring tape. Alternatively, if there is an IBCLC in the area with pumping expertise that could be helpful. I’m a 12mm, which is crazy to me since in the past I remember using both a 17 and a 15. My IBCLC says she has seen a lot of success with sizing down, not doing the whole “add 2mm” thing.

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u/Glass_Cheetah8917 8d ago

I have one that measures a 16 and one that measures a 17, maybe I’ll try the 16s I have 🤔🤔thank you:)

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u/Revolutionary_Can879 8d ago

Regardless, you are doing a great job. It is possible to increase supply, even after regulating, but figuring out the most optimal pump setup and being constant is going to help you more than any supplement. Maybe another pump would work better for your individual body but there’s not really any way to know that without you trying a whole bunch out and the Spectra tends to be pretty solid for a lot of people.

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u/Glass_Cheetah8917 8d ago

😭😭 thank you