Thank you so much. Lactation and supporting families is a passion for most lactation consultants, so it makes the work fun. Thank you for the encouragement!
Ok so my baby is about to turn 3 months old and I haven't started pumping yet!! About to start teaching a class here and there, I'm worried if I pump and he's hungry that I wont have enough milk for him?
Good question! Your breast are always producing milk and are never completely empty. Try pumping right after a feeding for 15-20 minutes if you need to save some milk. By the time baby is ready to eat again you should have plenty in there
@@KassiReyes do you start pumping on the breast he just finished eating off of or the opposite? And when he's hungry again do you put baby back on the breast they last ate off of? I'm sorry I'm new to this
Yes, often it is. We just wouldn't want someone with implants to do too much pumping either. More pumping = more stimulation = more milk (sometimes too much milk), and someone with implants may be at higher risk for engorgement due to the implant taking up space in the breast as well as the milk.. Pumping a couple of times per day may be indicated if supply is a concern.
Hi there , i have a question. I am Planning exclusivly breastfeeding from birth . I am unsure when to start ? Can you advise ? Straight after birth ? A few hours ? Any advice would be highly appreciated
Hi! Good for you mama! Start breastfeeding as soon as possible after birth. Ask to have your baby placed skin to skin as soon as they are born. The sooner your baby starts trying to latch the better. I have a new class on getting started with lactation to help teach you what to expect in the early days, you may find it helpful. kassi-reyes.newzenler.com/courses/bf-basics. Congratulations on your baby!
Thanks for the reply , but it has not answered my need :(. I dont want to put the baby to the breast at all but to Exclusivly use the pump due to my 2 failed painfull atempts with natural breastfeeding . My question is should i take the pump with me and do i start pumping after a few of hours of giving birth or a day ? Much appreciated if you could help with this query .
@@andreean3661 oh! So sorry I misunderstood! Yes, if you are planning on exclusively pumping you want to start as soon as possible and at Least within 6 hours after giving birth :)
The recommendation for waiting 2-3 weeks to start pumping is based on if baby is latching and emptying the breast well at feeds, has good output and weight is within normal limits. Of course there are exceptions and medical indications for pumping sooner. Each person is different. Some people may need to pump sooner than others and each person has a different experience with how baby is feeding and with engorgement management. I also have a video on engorgement management which discusses this in more detail. I am glad you found guidance and something that worked for you. Thank you for sharing.
As long as you try to introduce a bottle by 4-6 weeks, most babies will take a bottle. If you are having trouble getting your baby to take a bottle, You may want to try a different bottle or different nipple type. If you are still having trouble a feeding therapist may be able to help you. Some LCs also specialize in this. Congratulations on your baby and welcome!
This is such a great question! I think I should do a video on this. But to answer your question, while a little extra milk for storage isn't a bad thing, an over supply can come with its own set of problems, including more clogged ducts, trouble emptying, possible mastitis, and possible feeding trouble for baby. Have a great day and thank you for being here.
Hey mama! More stimulation = more milk. Depending on your milk supply and how your body responds to pumping, you could add it in gradually when you are ready. If BF is going well and you want to collect a little extra, you could try starting with one session a day for a few days to see how your body responds.
2-3 weeks? Ummm no, my milk came on day 5 with the proper diet and having him latch on demand. The baby will refuse to take a bottle and that’s not good for us working mamas.
Thanks for the conversation starter. I choose use inclusive language on my channel to make sure everyone feels welcome. Not all people refer to their own as breasts but still want to learn about feeding their babies.
Thank you for this clear information, it’s EXACTLY what I needed to know. This helped me so much!! 💕
Yay! You are SO welcome. Congratulations on your baby
Lactation consultants are such life-saviours! Keep up sharing your knowledge!
Thank you so much. Lactation and supporting families is a passion for most lactation consultants, so it makes the work fun. Thank you for the encouragement!
Kassy, great video , now what about if I want my husband helping with feedings during the day and nights when should I pump then ?
Ok so my baby is about to turn 3 months old and I haven't started pumping yet!! About to start teaching a class here and there, I'm worried if I pump and he's hungry that I wont have enough milk for him?
Good question! Your breast are always producing milk and are never completely empty. Try pumping right after a feeding for 15-20 minutes if you need to save some milk. By the time baby is ready to eat again you should have plenty in there
@@KassiReyes do you start pumping on the breast he just finished eating off of or the opposite? And when he's hungry again do you put baby back on the breast they last ate off of? I'm sorry I'm new to this
I just had my son 2 days ago. This video really helped me feel good about when to pump and what my body should do, 💕 I’ll wait a week or two.
Loved learning about these pumping basics! Exactly what I needed! Thanks so much for sharing!
Thank you so much for watching. Glad to help :)
Thank you!!
My stress melted away with this wonderful knowledge!!
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That warms my heart. I love to help parents feel less stressed about lactation and feeding. Welcome to the Community
what about if you want to pump exclusively?
you'll help a lot of new moms out there!
Thank you so much! That is my goal, I know this can be a challenging time and I want to encourage families to keep going.
Thank you! Wish I'd known about this when I gave birth. Great info here!
Thank you! I am glad you think it is helpful. So happy you are here.
Thanks for these great tips! My patients will find this super useful!
My pleasure! I’d be so happy if you share with your patients. Thank you for the support :)
Are breast implants a medical reason to start pumping before 2-3 weeks?
Yes, often it is. We just wouldn't want someone with implants to do too much pumping either. More pumping = more stimulation = more milk (sometimes too much milk), and someone with implants may be at higher risk for engorgement due to the implant taking up space in the breast as well as the milk.. Pumping a couple of times per day may be indicated if supply is a concern.
Great info! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for watching, would love if you share with any family who could find if helpful. Have a great night!
This was so informative! thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge about when we should start pumping after birth
Of course. I am happy you found it helpful Let me know if I can answer any questions.
Tysm!
Can I pump and produce milk after 4 years of no pumping/ breastfeeding?
You may be able to!
Hi there , i have a question. I am
Planning exclusivly breastfeeding from birth . I am unsure when to start ? Can you advise ? Straight after birth ? A few hours ? Any advice would be highly appreciated
Hi! Good for you mama! Start breastfeeding as soon as possible after birth. Ask to have your baby placed skin to skin as soon as they are born. The sooner your baby starts trying to latch the better. I have a new class on getting started with lactation to help teach you what to expect in the early days, you may find it helpful. kassi-reyes.newzenler.com/courses/bf-basics. Congratulations on your baby!
Thanks for the reply , but it has not answered my need :(. I dont want to put the baby to the breast at all but to Exclusivly use the pump due to my 2 failed painfull atempts with natural breastfeeding . My question is should i take the pump with me and do i start pumping after a few of hours of giving birth or a day ? Much appreciated if you could help with this query .
@@andreean3661 oh! So sorry I misunderstood! Yes, if you are planning on exclusively pumping you want to start as soon as possible and at Least within 6 hours after giving birth :)
Thank you so much ! Well see how it goes :))
I can’t believe you said wait 2 to 3 weeks. I was in so much pain from engorgement they gave me a pump with in a week and told me to START right away.
The recommendation for waiting 2-3 weeks to start pumping is based on if baby is latching and emptying the breast well at feeds, has good output and weight is within normal limits. Of course there are exceptions and medical indications for pumping sooner. Each person is different. Some people may need to pump sooner than others and each person has a different experience with how baby is feeding and with engorgement management. I also have a video on engorgement management which discusses this in more detail. I am glad you found guidance and something that worked for you. Thank you for sharing.
What if baby doesn't want to take a bottle after the 2/3weeks?
As long as you try to introduce a bottle by 4-6 weeks, most babies will take a bottle. If you are having trouble getting your baby to take a bottle, You may want to try a different bottle or different nipple type. If you are still having trouble a feeding therapist may be able to help you. Some LCs also specialize in this. Congratulations on your baby and welcome!
Can I start pumping at 36 weeks?
It usually recommended to wait until your baby is full term. Check with your OB about when it’s safe to start
@@KassiReyes thank u!!
Why wouldn’t u want an oversupply?
This is such a great question! I think I should do a video on this. But to answer your question, while a little extra milk for storage isn't a bad thing, an over supply can come with its own set of problems, including more clogged ducts, trouble emptying, possible mastitis, and possible feeding trouble for baby. Have a great day and thank you for being here.
But what if you want to produce more ?
Hey mama! More stimulation = more milk. Depending on your milk supply and how your body responds to pumping, you could add it in gradually when you are ready. If BF is going well and you want to collect a little extra, you could try starting with one session a day for a few days to see how your body responds.
2-3 weeks? Ummm no, my milk came on day 5 with the proper diet and having him latch on demand. The baby will refuse to take a bottle and that’s not good for us working mamas.
It’s a breast. It’s always a breast. 🤦🏻♀️
Thanks for the conversation starter. I choose use inclusive language on my channel to make sure everyone feels welcome. Not all people refer to their own as breasts but still want to learn about feeding their babies.