To review general pumping guidelines, click here.
To view a video about pump flange size fitting, click here.
Active or Passive pumping
There are two schools of thought regarding the most effective and efficient way to drain your breasts using a pump.
1. Active pumping
- The video below shows active, hands on pumping. By using your hands, you can get empty faster. You'll spend less time pumping, but you'll need to pay attention the whole time.
2. Passive pumping
- You might prefer to multi-task while pumping. A pumping bra can hold the flanges in place, and you can set a timer for 15 -20 minutes, and be done. As the pump dose the work, you might figure out a way to bottle feed your baby at the same time, or perhaps you can catch up on work, or communicate with your friends and family.
VIDEO
This 10 minute video from Stanford shows effective pumping strategies.
Click the words Watch on You Tube
below.
Kay Anderson MD, IBCLC
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