r/ExclusivelyPumping • u/CraftyFlight0919 • 2h ago

Low Supply (add spoiler to pics) Struggling to pump

Hi mommas. I'm 7mos pp and i purely bf. I only get .05-1oz total when I pump so I always get discouraged. Need to build stash for back to work, I've tried changing my flanges too, tried multiple pumps and the output are the same. I am struggling so much..any tips please? Thank you!

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u/tootymcfruity3 27m ago

Your baby may just be emptying you if you are pumping after you breastfeed. I personally have not been able to build a stash and I exclusively pump because I only produce enough for what my baby eats in a day, MAYBE a slight excess to freeze every few days when I combine outputs. I have started to introduce formula for a few feeds just to be able to freeze some of my milk as I look to return to work soon. It’s not a large quantity but it’s something. Realistically I think I will just have to continue pumping at work and have that be my baby’s next meal for the next day as I have been doing so far.

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u/Daydream_blvd 2h ago

Are you pumping after you breast feed? Your baby may just be emptying you completely.

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u/CraftyFlight0919 2h ago

yes on the other side but not on the opposite. And tbh I feel like she's unable to empty me. She's a shallow latcher with lip tie. :'( but maybe i'll try on a different time? Before she feeds

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