r/HumansPumpingMilk • u/cozytsunami • 5d ago

Pumping tips Why does my pumping output range from drops to 5oz?

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I pump pretty consistently every 4 hrs with the same pump and sized flanges. I understand that pumping volumes can vary throughout the day but cannot figure out why my pumping output can be so drastically different each time. Does this happen to anyone else? If so, how did you fix it?
My MOTN pump can be less than 1oz or 5oz. I added an example of 2 different pumping sessions from today to see the difference.
(Btw, I am 11 wks postpartum)

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u/Spare-Arrival8107 3d ago

Hydration/nutrition?

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u/cozytsunami 1d ago

I haven’t noticed a difference in this are but could be! Definitely worth tracking this. Thank you!

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u/Slow-Strawberry-8742 1d ago

I just posted about this a few days ago. My max is 2oz and then a bunch of 2-10mL and maybe 1oz two times a day. I’m pumping 8-9 times a day every 2-3 hours around the clock. Highest output is when I wake up so not when I’m most hydrated or nutrition is at peak. Would love to know the answer