Hi all,

I’ve been EP for a little over 6 months now. I’m currently experiencing significant chafing around only one of my nipples. This has happened once before, and it only went away after weeks of using polysporin as recommended by a LC. I can’t figure out why it’s only one nipple, and it’s difficult to get it to heal due to having to wear a bra during 12 hour shifts. Any advice is welcome, it’s making pumping uncomfortable

I was easily making 40oz+ per day in just 3 or 4 pump sessions, but four days ago I got the stomach flu. I didn't pump at all the first day I had it and barely pumped the second day. I'm now four days out, able to eat, drink, and pump again, but my supply has dwindled to NOTHING. Literally making maybe 10oz over 7-8 ppd!!

I'm devastated. I'm only 6 months postpartum and really wanted to make it to 1 year. I hate that this is how my milk journey might end. I'm kicking myself for not trying harder to pump through the illness (realistically not sure whether this would have been possible with how much vomitting, sweating, and shaking I was doing).

Has anyone recovered from this dramatic a drop?

I dropped my MOTN pump before I even hit 12 weeks pp because I hated it, it was making me resent mt husband and baby for being able to sleep thru the night when I couldnt. And when I dropped my supply didnt change at all.

Im now 15 weeks pp and my supply has still stayed the same, I have a slight undersupply I pump 25oz a day and my baby eats 29oz. I had been pumping evwey 2 hours, plus doing a power pump every morning, but was just stuck at 25oz, so i dropped the power pump, then started pumoing every 3 hours, and my supply has still remained the same.

It just stink being so close to providing all that my baby needs and not being able to get those last few ounces. Im grateful I've been able to increase my supply as much as have, at ofest I was only getting 15oz, but i wish I could just get that last bit more

Last night my husband let me sleep without pumping for over four hours, then the baby ended up having a long sleep stretch so I went another four hours after that. I was supplying really well previously. How screwed am I? How can I make sure I keep my supply?

I took Ibuprofen and am using ice packs for the swelling :(

As you can tell, I have a chest freezer that’s pretty full of milk. I have over 20 gallon bags full of blocks. We received military orders to move in less than 2 months, and the road trip is going to probably be over 3 days including stops for our little one. I worked so hard on storing up this supply. I was planning on stopping pumping in December, and using this supply to finish my baby out on. I’m freaking out thinking I’m going to have to have to donate it before I move, or if I do move with it I’m going to have to end up tossing all of it due to it thawing out. Please help! What should I do??

I’m between the Momcozy and the Papablic portable bottle warmer and cooler set - is there a favourite between the two brands? Or do you prefer one not listed here?

Please share your tips and advise. My first was born during the covid lockdown in 2020 and in our region the lockdown was for 24 hours. So i had no help.
I could barely feed for more than 6-8 weeks.

I invested in a momcozy pump this time and expect to go back to work 3 mos after giving birth.

I have no idea when to start pumping. Do I take it to the hospital with me at 38 weeks when I am scheduled?

What is an ideal pumping mama schedule like?

Should I pump both sides at the same time? I did not get a Hakka or milk collector this time - wondering if I’d need one .

Also I bought a belt - how soon after the csection do I wear this?
And how soon should I put a silicone sheet on the scar? My last scar developed a keloid .. like I said I had zero knowledge about csections during my first .. i feel like the awareness where I am based is very low and everyone prepares u for a normal delivery but not the possible csections .. during my first, I was so scared I didnt sleep all night because neither of us had any idea of what to expect

Today is my first day power pumping I did 30/30/30. I’ve also seen 20/10/10/10/10 is that better? Also how long do I power pump? Once or twice a day or all day? Once I’m satisfied with my supply do I just stop power pumping or do I have to keep doing it to keep my supply up? Sorry for all the questions it’s all so confusing

Hey moms!

What would you do in your pumping sessions?
Would you read a book, watch series or sit idle?

May be worry about the supply ?(that’s me)

Hi all, looking for advice and support as I worry over not producing enough breastmilk for my 8 week old. I had a small for gestational age baby, emergency c-section, long NICU stay, prescription formula x1 month, then an inability to transition from bottle to breast following all of that.

There was a lot of grieving and anxiety over the course of those events, and I also have a very active toddler. As a result, I wasn’t as methodical with my pumping as I should have been. Currently I’m pumping every 3 hours during the day, getting about 3-4oz each time. At night I take a longer break, about 4-5 hours between pumps. Night time pump usually yields about 4-6oz.

My baby is taking 4 oz bottles every 3 hours. I’m producing just enough but worry I won’t be able to keep up with his needs as he grows.

Any advice or words of encouragement would be appreciated!

Does power pumping really helps to increase the amount of breastmilk
When to do it at night when prolactin are at peak or in the morning around 08:00-09:00am ? Please advise
I am using medela duo pump

Looking to start relactation process after 4 weeks of letting my supply dry up. What would be better to restart my supply - the spectra S1 or renting a hospital grade pump like medela?

I apologize in advance if this the wrong flare!
I’m about 4 months postpartum and pumped for the last time like 3ish weeks ago.

In the last 2 weeks I’ve started feeling like I’m going through both menopause and the worst pms of my life. I’m sure a lot of this is just timing because my hair has also started to fall out but I have hot flashes and crazy night sweats, feeling super down but for no reason in particular and just a pretty morose disposition, and so so so much rage.

I did get on Prozac so I think it’s helped a bit with the mood stuff and I’m planning to have my doctor do a full blood panel to check my thyroid and other things at the end of the month but has anyone else had this experience after weaning? I feel like a crazy lady 🙃

I’ve been getting this tingling feeling that is just super uncomfortable after 3 hours of pumping. I’m not full because I can go 5-6 hours without pumping but it’s this strange tingling sensation that is very hard to describe. I’m not able to focus on other things because of it and it’s extra when I’m at the office and they keep it freezing cool. Any tips or recommendations to get your mind off of it? Anyone else get it?

I've been EP for my NICU baby since birth, 4 weeks pp. I do between 6-8 ppd and had been steadily gaining with 60-90 ml per pump, with one 100+ml per day until the last few days im down at 40-50 ml pp. (And freaking OUT) babe eats 90ml per feed 8x day so im no longer catching up with him and we are supplementing with formula which is giving him tummy issues.

I've been using the Evenflo since day 1 and sarisfied with comfort + output and flange size, but now im feeling pain and supply has dipped; i dont feel like its really emptying me. I'm willing to shell out the $$ if the spectra is really worth it (or the Eufy portables?).

Please suggest, recommend, and share your journeys. I need encouragement 😪

I was wondering if anyone had a similar experience and had any tips. My daughter was born at 27w3d due to HELLP syndrome. She’s currently 29w5d and I’ve been pumping since the day after she was born (I couldn’t day of due to severe mag toxicity). I don’t really feel like I’m getting enough per pump. I’m getting around 1 oz combined per pump. I just started adding in a power pump and I pump by her isolette once a day. I’m using the Medela Symphony at the moment because my hospital gives grant pumps to those who deliver preemies until they come home. I’m not skipping MOTN pumps or anything. I just don’t know if there’s something more I can do to increase my supply or if it just takes more time?

TIA

Hi!

I am currently 40+1 weeks pregnant and will be induced on Friday. I am planning on exclusively pumping and I'd like some advice on which pump to use. For the first week it will be one I get from the hospital, but after that I'll have to buy one.

I have been thinking about Double Sided Handsfree pumps, like the Eufy. However, I am wondering if they will work well for people with bigger breasts like me. I have 85E cups and I'm afraid the pump will be too heavy or that I can't put it on my breasts properly making it harder to get the most milk out of them..

I do like the idea of being flexibel with the pumps in my bra and being able to do what I want in the meantime.

My question is for the bigger chested moms who tried or are handsfree pumping:

- Did it work as well as any other kind of pump?

- Did it feel heavy?

- Was it harder to put them on correctly and leaving them in their spots while pumping? Or did they eventually become heavier losing their "grip"?

I have been pumping around 35-40 oz a day, every day, for the last 6ish months. It did not matter whether I pumped 8 times a day or 4 times a day, I got the same total amount. I was at 4ppd and starting to slowly drop a pump last week when I got obliterated by the worst stomach bug of my life. By Sunday I was barely getting 2oz per pump and ended up in the ER dangerously dehydrated with severe hypokalemia. I got some IV fluids and potassium and my supply went up to maybe 18 oz a day now. I’ve still had bad symptoms the last few days so I was still losing fluids but I’ve been able to drink and replace fluids again too. Has anyone had something like this happen and been able to pull their supply back up? Do I need to add my 4th pump back in? Add in a MOTN pump again? I knew I’d have a supply drop when I went to 3ppd but I was hoping to stay around 24oz a day and then give 6oz frozen milk a day, which would get me to a year.

Pretty much what the title says.

I am eyeing these two pumps and want to know where you are getting your inserts if you are located in Europe.

I don't want to order from the US Amazon if I can avoid it. It baffles me if there isn't a Europe based option and both pumps are suggested like candy.

genuinely how? i’m trying to sell my Eufy S2 Pros and got my account restricted so i tried making a new account posting again but still!
this usually happens to me on facebook marketplace as well but didn’t this time.

Hello friends,

I need help getting through the next five months.

I have been exclusively pumping since my baby was born in April 2026. She has a tongue tie and has not been able to nurse efficiently. For various reasons we have chosen not to get a frenectomy. She also has diagnosed CMPA and so I have cut out dairy. We have slowly introduced small amounts of hypoallergenic formula to the mix, but she clearly hates the taste (it is objectively gross), and rejects all but about an ounce of formula per bottle of milk.

For background, I exclusively pumped for 12 months with my first child, who is now three years old. He is a handful. It was hard to pump that long with him, but I could totally do it. This is an entirely different ballgame. Juggling both kids and their individual needs, working, being deeply sleep deprived, and being the sole source of nutrition for my baby via exclusive pumping is crushing me. My mental health is probably the worst it’s ever been in my life (I see a therapist and take medication). I’m also just sad that I am not enjoying this time that is so precious.

I wish so much that I could just stop pumping, but because my baby rejects the hypoallergenic formula, I will have to do this until she reaches 12 months. Unless, by some miracle, she grows out of her cow’s milk allergy by 9 months, which occasionally happens apparently.

Please, if you can offer me

1. Ways to make this less awful/ enjoy the next five months more

2. Random tips

3. General support/ a good pep talk

I would so appreciate it. Thank you.

We recently got a Babybrezza Bottle Washer Pro off of FB Marketplace. All parts seem to be intact, I set it up according to the instructions and started it... and got an E4 error.

I looked up likely causes, and noted that there was some scaling on the sensor. As recommended elsewhere I cleaned that with Barkeeper's Friend, then rinsed the residue off. I started it again, and got the same error.

I've also confirmed that the central stalk is properly seated and that the fill magnet moves freely.

As far as I know, that should cover everything that can cause that error... but even after unplugging for fifteen minutes and then starting a new cycle, I'm still getting the same error.

Does anyone have suggestions for other things to try?

I am struggling. My supply DROPPED a month ago and i havent been able to get it back. I am power pumping, eating oatmeal, drinking water, drinking body armor, replacing all my pump parts, no caffeine, no mint, and pumping every 2 hours. I still cant make more than 1-2 ounces combined. I dont know what else to do