If rooms don't lock, you can get a privacy cover and pump under it. I pumped q4-5h as an intern (back when we still worked 36h shifts) and it was fine – I just found a call room to pump in, so I could have a desk with a computer and phone, and I wrote notes / answered pages / looked up lab values / etc. Start by selecting which of these best describes you! It maybe also won’t be so bad once your baby was older and didn’t need to get all of his/her nutrition from you, too. And even then, I’d probably only pump a small bit to relieve the discomfort, because pumping yourself empty will just tell your body that yes, that middle-of-the-night meal is still needed, and will repeat the next night. You could still dictate/answer calls and pump at the same time, especially with a hands-free pump. - BabyCenter Canada Can you pump while your kids are at art, music, gym, lunch? Cutting back on feedings during the day can … I think it’s different for everyone though! My experience was like that of southern’s – at the very beginning maybe I could make up for lost sessions, but after 6 months or so I would only ever make the same amount per pump session. Now is the perfect time to start your Baby Registry! Every time I stretched out pumping – I made the same I would have each session no matter when I pumped. Or do they have to go into separate bags? Now I have another dilemma I left my son for 5 hours yesterday for orientation and he refused to drink from the bottle with the babysitter. Yup, same experience as southern’s. 2. I am worried that if I take time to pump, I’ll get behind in my work. My thinking is that it might be easier to separate going 8 hours with dropping a pumping session since you are so prone to clogged ducts. yep. "][tm_spacer size="lg:20"][/vc_column][/vc_row], Viewing 13 posts - 1 through 13 (of 13 total), This topic has 12 replies, 8 voices, and was last updated. I can't even go that long asleep without being in pain. I have pumped while working full-time before and found it to be a pain on the rear. Understanding these basic dynamics can go a long way in helping mothers meet their long-term breastfeeding goals. If you work full time and have to find time to pump during a busy workday, you'll want to use a fully automatic pump so you can pump both breasts quickly at the same time. It is completely stressing me out and I’m so whop-sided. With my new job, I will only be working 1 shift a week to start. I tried throughout the day to give him the bottle but he would just scream. Benefits of partial breastfeeding include: 1. When can I drop pumping sessions and still maintain my supply? So be comforted by the many women have gone before you! Is it possible to go 8-9 hours without pumping (one hospitalist shift) and be OK with regards to maintaining my milk supply? I am a teacher that commutes 1 hour away. you’re waking up anyway with rock hard and leaking boobs. I did this just a few times just because of being exhausted and sleeping without pumping and my supply tanked so I am trying to get it back right now. I guess my question is, has anyone occasionally gone 8-9 hours without breastfeeding or pumping and not had a drop in their milk supply? Get weekly updates on baby and your body. Some of my pumping sessions are only 10-15 minutes, but I use all my alone time to make it work. Will my supply go down if I don’t pump at night? I also have soreness and a harder spot on one breast. Even one feeding at night (say 4-5 hour from his last feed) is good for your milk supply. Posted by 5 years ago. You are not the only teacher at that school that ever BF, talk to other teachers and see what they did. You must be logged in to reply to this topic. Try not to go longer than about six hours without pumping if baby is eating during that time. You received 25 Love Its. That means do not skip more than one breastfeeding without pumping. It will most likely be impossible. I pump it when I can (I work from home 3 days and go “in” two days, so days home it’s sporadic). If you can, start pumping within six hours after birth. That didn’t bring home enough for baby to drink that day but it did keep up my nursing rhythm. I am returning to work as a hospitalist next month after taking a year off to be a stay-at-home mom. How long do you want to be able to go without pumping at night? Mostly I’ve heard other women tell tales of their experience similar to mine, but I do have a very good friend who is a SLP, and she has a busy busy schedule with three kids in daycare, preschool and regular school. 3. If you can delay your pumping session by an hour or two, then go for it. Being away from work for a year has made me pretty anxious about going back, even on a very limited basis. I was exclusively pumping at least eight times a day from four weeks postpartum to four months postpartum. Disease, allergy-prevention, immunological benefits Researc… Yes, I probably would be pretty uncomfortable from engorgement. Do you pump at night? Anonymous: GAwd I feel for you -- I had to pump every 2 hours and it was A NIGHTMARE. I am thinking that if I only work once a week, I can avoid pumping at work. That means your breast does not get stimulation to make milk for 8 hours. Having a whole ten hour sleep stretch is such a luxury, and quite unusual for a breastfed baby. I once pumped at a concert with my cover. Week 10 sleep schedule. Turns out the vast majority of the time, that’s what happens. Thanks. In most cases, the more times each day you pump, the more milk you make. As soon as possible, pump 8-10 times every 24 hours. This makes for a total 9.5-10 hours a night. Also, this might sound odd, but – I found that I would get increasingly anxious / on edge the longer I’d gone without nursing or pumping, but once I pumped, I felt much better/calmer again. Well, make sure your milk is well established. There is a world of difference between 2 and 4 months. All I can say is: DON’T PANIC. Yes, indeed! You gotta figure out a way to pump, period. So, you could take a few 5 minute breaks during the day with a hand pump. you’ll worry less about baby, you can always drop it later if you don’t need, and you won’t worry about supply while you’re at work. (4th year med school!) Get a magic link sent to your email that will sign you in instantly! Let’s say that you decide you want to be able to go from 10pm to 6am without pumping, and pump every three hours during the day. I can even wake up at night to pump when baby is still sleeping if needed. Reply. Use a multi-user pump t o initiate and maintain milk supply. You could do maybe 6 hours once you hit 12 weeks or so but there is absolutely no way you could go that long early on. My 2 month old sleeps through the nights, and I sometimes forget to wake up to pump… The interval for daytime feedings usually stays between 1-3 hours for the first few months and then may lengthen to 4 hours or so. you are 1. going to be in pain and 2. your supply is going to take a major hit. I’m not saying you have to nurse your baby every single hour. I had to be away for a work conference last night so I brought my pump. Lauren. I will be out of work for leave for 6-7 weeks. Even a couple days of that schedule would hurt your supply, a few weeks might knock it out. One idea that works well for younger babies is to pump before your bedtime and then set your alarm about 5 hours later for one more pumping session. This long w/o pumping or nursing is going to put a serious dent in your supply. 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Great! Joined: Jul 12, 2012 Messages: 12,787 Likes Received: 77. I'm pumping like a madwoman so that she is still getting breast milk and haven't had to supplement with formula yet, but for the last two nights I've skipped pumping at night (well, I'm going about 5-6 hours without pumping. How many times do you nurse or breastfeed at night. I did this on ward rotations, ER rotations, you have it. This is how many times each day your baby would typically feed from the breast. Then, once you can get through the night okay, you can drop a session (the 8am session is the obvious candidate). Archived. Alternatively, I’ve hand-pumped a few times minutes, a few times per day when I only worked 1-2 days. (Part 2) In response to the previous post, "The 'Magic Number' and Long-Term Milk Production," a reader of this blog wrote: “I have a 6-week-old and just returned to work. Should I just let it dry up and focus on the left. My new baby will be 5 months old when I go back to work. I have pumped while working full-time before and found it to be a pain on the rear. Thanks so much for your opinions/advice. But when the issue first came up, I was just terrified. When can I stop pumping in the night? Susan E.C. Can you pump in your car durinig a break? Many breastfeeding mothers can go one 6-8 hour stretch per 24 hours (at 5-9 months) between breastfeedings without causing a drop in milk supply. Most babies start sleeping through the night by gradually going longer stretches, say from 2-3 hours to 4-5 hours and then up to 6-8 hours over a period of months. She started pumping in the morning for her youngest and not again the rest of the day, and her body adjusted and pumped like an insane 20 oz in that one pump and never reduced her amount. I pumped again at 6:30AM. You can get a hands free bra so you can grade papers while you pump. Set the thermostat to turn the heat pump back up to a warmer temperature about a half hour before you plan to wake up; that way, you can start the day with a … She is growing fine, eating 3 meals a day + snacks, nurses 1x during the night, and is generally happy. Hi, Lauren! And as far as pumping for one day / week, I would consider scheduling a break for notes/ catch up / lunch and pump then. Currently, my 4 month old goes to sleep somewhere between 8:45pm and 9:45pm and I nurse him close to bedtime. You'll end up in the hospital with an infection before the week is out. Oh yes to Anna – I also would get anxious if I went too long without pumping. When pumping during the night, milk yield tends to be better if you pump when you naturally wake (to go to the bathroom or because your breasts are uncomfortably full) than if you set an alarm to wake for pumping. 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I feed her on one side first thing and then pump the other (I just pumped 5oz out of the one side this morning) and I'm not taking any supplements to help my supply. Babies (5-9 months) sleep through the night when they achieve 6-8 hours of continuous nighttime sleep. The car adapter has been a life saver for me! I am thinking that if I only work once a week, I can avoid pumping at work. A night without pumping. If that happens, pump for comfort and to help your body adjust to your little one's new schedule at night. Maybe just 1 day per week would make it easier to recover, though. So honestly, I would not want to pick starting a new job as a time to quit! I don't think that would work. Only rule? If I need to pump quietly I can stick my pump in my desk and it muffles the sound (I have a freestyle). Your goal schedule might look something like this: 6am, 9am, 12pm, 3pm, 6pm, 9:30pm. It was crazy. If your baby is having latching issues and you’re solely pumping and bottle feeding (i.e., exclusively pumping), then you should be trying to match what a normal nursing baby would do at the breast. The only reason to wake up to pump in the middle of the night is your own comfort level, i.e. My baby still gets up once a night to nurse. Spread out sessions Gradually spread out the sessions, but let comfort be your guide and pay attention to your body. Slept an entire night without pumping... My daughter is 7 months and I haven’t pumped for the past 3, just nursed. Don’t try to push it and wait until you’re experiencing extreme fullness or breast pain as that can cause clogged ducts or mastitis, but do try to extend the times between sessions as much as you can. A night without pumping. I plan to nurse my baby right before I leave and immediately when I get back, and also pump 2-3 times a week on days when I’m not working. I’m not surprised that you’re having trouble with engorgement, though. As everyone’s said, though, everyone’s body seems to be different, here…. 7. All Rights Reserved. Note: If baby is sleeping longer stretches at night, you should be sleeping those stretches too. Is it possible to go 8-9 hours without pumping (one hospitalist shift) and be OK with regards to maintaining my milk supply? I pumped 15 minutes but I don’t feel empty. Francesca Pearl is here! I am wondering if I'll mess up my supply if I nurse or pump every 2-3 hours during the day but sleep through nursing at night. Oct '09 Bravelle w/Ovidrel trigger - iui on 11/07. If your boobs wake you up before the baby, just pump to take the edge off so you can go back to sleep. Not ideal, but it would only be for a few weeks. That's always an option. LOL, … I nursed in the Splash Zone at Sea World with a a cover. Do you have to pump at night? Some babies can sleep up to eight hours at a stretch at night, but most will still be waking once or twice to feed. I would definitely look for any options other then not pumping. As long as baby is getting mom’s milk, he will continue to receive many benefits from breastmilk and the act of breastfeeding. In dire situations I have quickly used a hand pump for 5 minutes in a bathroom to get some relief. I gradually weaned myself to pump only every 8 hours, and then every 12 hours. Is it worth the trouble? Unless otherwise disturbed (by gas or night sounds) he will wake up some time around 6:30-8:00. if you pump overnight to mimic what the rest of us do during the day, that might work but holy cow - how are you going to function during the day waking up every 2-3 hours at night to pump? I’m not sure how you will know ahead of time which lady you will be, but I do believe that my experience is a bit more common. Avoid going longer than 5-6 hours without pumping during the first few months. Hi, won’t you be uncomfortable (engorged feeling) after 8-9 hours? I am in pain after 6 hours of not pumping/nursing. : My LO is almost 3 months old and has been sleeping through the night for almost 2 weeks now. Sorensen, a pediatrician in Reno, Nevada, explains that by the time they're this age, most babies can sleep comfortably for at least six hours without waking up to eat. I only get 1/2oz or 1 oz when I pump. The few times my daughter has slept 8 hours, I have woken up before her in pain and had to express milk for some relief. Definitely won't work. TTC since September '08 He is now 4 months old. A few mothers can go even longer. We totally went through this, at the same age. My husband and I's best friends are getting married on October 31, Halloween also is coincidentally my birthday. I pumped before bed (11:30PM) and did not set an alarm to wake up and pump. I'm a big formula hater but I'd encourage you to look that route if you're not willing to find a way to pump at least once at work. I pump around midnight/1am, then again at 6/7am). Many babies who are born full-term and are healthy can go through the night without a feeding by about 6 months. Compare, if your baby sleeps through the night, say, for at least 8 hours. (kind of like a reverse to those that say the pump or nurse often during the day but sleep 8-10 hours at night) I'm worried about losing my milk supply during these 3 1/2 weeks and not being about to nurse during the summer months when I will be home with her. Josephine Hope is almost 3. I just got to thinking that when I go back to work, I would pump at work. Close. Another option is a hand pump. and my supply regulated to how often I pumped – ie, I still pumped about the same amount of ounces per pumping. I’d cut down my pumping, and my supply wouldn’t bounce back. The kids don't know what I'm doing, but they know that is a sign to wait a minute. Ditto pp re a battery pack for the pump. I had been giving him bottles last month without problems! Plus, I leak like crazy starting at around 6 hours. I don’t pump as I’ve been home so I just feed on demand (usually every 2-3 hrs during the day). Maybe not while doing an H&P, but ….other than that! Hi fellow Moms, So it worked for me. The cover is a good idea too, you can tell someone to get out without them seeing anything. well, i have a different opinion. Home › Forums › Family & Parenting › can you go 8 hours without pumping? But do you still pump at night? I wonder if maybe pumping just once a day wouldn’t be that bad. 1. For instance, if I start pumping at 7pm and finish at 7:45, do I pump again at 9pm or 9:45? Oral development The type of sucking required for breastfeeding improves your baby’s oral development (even if he gets little milk). 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