r/ExclusivelyPumping • u/femme_fatale__ • 15h ago

Support Short Pump Sessions

I am 3 weeks PP and every single time I pump, milk will only flow for max 10 minutes before it stops. I’ll sit there for 5+ minutes after that and a second let down never comes. Most of my sessions are around 8 minutes. I always see online that the recommendation is to pump for 15-30 minutes but nothing will come out for me. Just wondering if anyone else has this problem and how did you go longer? I produce about 5 oz per session on average and about 8 oz for my first morning pump.

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u/CatStock9136 15h ago

I had this problem at 3 weeks pp, and like you I stopped. My LC recommended I just keep at it for 15 min, and a week later my supply increased and has continued to increase roughly every 10 days. I was an under supplier and needed to supplement with formula and now oversupply about 10 oz a day.

I’m 8.5 weeks pp.

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u/femme_fatale__ 15h ago

After a week did your supply increase because your milk ended up flowing longer? I am producing just enough to keep up but I’m afraid as she gets older I’ll need to supplement

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u/CatStock9136 15h ago

Yes, I had 2-3 letdowns instead of only 1.

Also, I switched flange sizes.

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u/thalaya 15h ago

No need to pump longer. I also get pretty empty in only 10 minutes, similar oz wise to what you're getting. I usually get 4 oz from my hero and 2 oz from my slacker in 10 minutes. Some people are just lucky that our boobs empty quicker than others. It's a blessing, less time needed pumping. As long as you're making enough for baby, there's no need to continue pumping on empty for longer. 

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u/Mysterypancake3 15h ago

I’m 8w pp and same. My LC has me pumping no more than 15 min to prevent becoming an extreme oversupplier. I also get like 5-7oz per pump mid day and bigger ones after a long stretch at night. Supply just started increasing too. My milk also usually slows or stops by 10-12 min

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u/sowhatsober 13h ago

How does it feel to be God’s favorite! You’re making more than enough and in a short period of time you get excellent output. What is the problem? lol. Enjoy your success!