Babies Are Blessings
Pumping for Success
PUMPING FOR SUCCESS

  • Sterilize your pump kit
  • Wash your hands
  • Help your milk flow or let-down before you begin pumping by massaging your breasts.  
    Many mothers massage each breast in sections while they are pumping to help drain all
    areas of the breast.
  • Drink some juice or water or eat a snack.
  • Listen to some relaxing music/look at your baby or have a picture of your baby to look at.
  • Set the suction on low and the speed of the pump to one.  Center nipples in the flange of
    the pump kit and turn on the pump.  
  • Gradually increase the speed to about the 4-5 level and increase the suction until you
    feel a strong tug but not pain.  If you feel sore at any point turn down the suction for the
    next pumping session.
  • Pump for about 15 minutes or 2 minutes after the milk stops flowing.  Always double pump
    it maintains/builds your supply better.
  • Make sure you are latching your baby on or pumping at least 8-10 times a day.  Try not
    to go longer than a 5-6 hour stretch once a 24 hour period.
For more information or questions
Email me:
Connie@BabiesAreBlessings.com
Or call
281-395-6652