All About Breast Pumping! increasing supply, storage, tips, what to expect & more!

[@mayakimj]

This video was so informative! I appreciate your research, transparency, tips, and encouragement. I am due in less than two months, and I am feeling more prepared to breastfeed than I've ever been. Thank you so much!

[@amandaelizabel]

Aw I’m soooo glad it was helpful! Congratulations I wish you the very best 🥹🫶🏻

[@Vivacious_1]

You did an excellent job with this video! Very informative without the fluff. Thank you.

[@amandaelizabel]

Oh thank you so much! So glad it was helpful ☺️

[@veroniccahphiri8071]

Just started my breast pumping journey and I felt so overwhelmed. Your video really helped calm me down

[@amandaelizabel]

congratulations on your baby 💓 and i’m sooo glad i could be helpful in your journey 🥹 wish you the best!

[@simplysaiige]

This was incredibly helpful. Im due next month & really want to avoid giving my baby formula. I’m still pretty intimidated, but having this info & coming back to it will make me a bit more confident. Thank you! 🥰

[@amandaelizabel]

aw i’m so happy to help!!! ☺️ and congratulations i really hope everything goes smoothly 💓💓

[@tiffchan2797]

This video is very inspirational! My little guy came earlier than expected and is currently in the NICU. It is such a stressful time but I am trying to build my supply for him. Consistency, remembering to eat, and positive thoughts have been the major challenges. Your video has given me a few takeaways and I feel empowered to keep going. A huge THANK YOU!!!

[@amandaelizabel]

Aw I can imagine how you’re feeling, that’s so hard! 😢 But I can already tell you’ve got a great head on your shoulders and he’s already so blessed to have you as his momma 🥹 soooooo grateful I can be helpful 🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@natyasvify]

Thanks for sharing this! Could you maybe make a video of the first time and share the difficulties in the beginning? Or to ahow the amount you could pump per feed. I was searching for some videos in the beginning and it would have been helpful for others too 😊

[@kaylaprusinski7976]

Thank you for a great video! This had everything I needed as I start my EP journey 💕 it was super helpful and encouraging

[@amandaelizabel]

So glad you found this so helpful 🥹 best wishes!! 💓

[@svir88]

Beautiful video. So comprehensive with just the perfect amount of information needed. Thank you so much!

[@amandaelizabel]

thank you so much 🥲 im so glad it was helpful! good luck 💓

[@RiBabyy]

Thank you so much for sharing❤ you made me feel so much more confident and inspired! Watched at 4 in the morning during a pumping session 😅 I’m new, into my 4th week with my first baby boy 🎉

[@amandaelizabel]

omg i’m so glad i could help 🥹💓 you got this!!! congratulations 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@Robloxgurl-r8n]

I breastfed my first for 3years and she never took a bottle lol due in Dec and do plan to give him a couple bottles at night since dad will be up w him and I will get my rest or at least try so definitely glad I found ur video I’m just nervous about being a fully pumping mama cause let’s be real whipping it out is easier but hope babyboy takes both 😅🥰

[@karolinefranjotti782]

Thank you for sharing your story and your pumping & nursing routines, I can fully relate to your journey.

[@amandaelizabel]

happy to share! 🥹 thank you for your comment 🫶🏼

[@jenniferfrazierlpc7171]

So much to consider 😩 but your video was really encouraging and inspiring. Thank you so much. God bless you 💕🙏🏾

[@amandaelizabel]

yes i know it’s a lot when you’re learning everything! but i’m so glad i could be helpful in your journey 🥹 thank you! you too 🫶🏼

[@kuletcako1192]

I love your video. Very informative. I'm a third time mama and due this month. Unfortunately, my last 2 babies I got discouraged due to lack of supply and both of them ended up in formula. Hopefully I can make it with my 3rd so I'm checking videos and info's to prep me. Thank you!!

[@amandaelizabel]

Aw I’m so grateful I can be helpful in your journey 🥲 third times a charm!! you got this 🤍 wishing for a smooth delivery & healing for you 💓💓

[@SugarSprinkles81]

Thanks for sharing!! So when we power pump is it something we do everytime like forever until we stop pumping for our baby, or is it until we have a good milk supply?

[@amandaelizabel]

so happy to help!😊 that’s such a good question! i only power pumped to get my supply up and i didn’t need to keep it up to maintain it, just normal puming. power pumping mimics cluster feeding which your baby usually does during a growth spurt (sometimes for comfort) so it’s their way of telling your body you need more milk :)

[@fabiolarojastapia1689]

In which month did you feel your production increased? My baby is in her first month and must eat 4oz, but I don’t produce enough 😢 I will start with your tip: every 2 or 3 hours per day

[@amandaelizabel]

it became really stable around 3 months because i kept doing every three hours! just stick to it mama 🫶🏼 you can do it

[@afrprincess07]

@@amandaelizabelHello. Can you share some tips on how you were able to pump and tend to baby fussiness? I’m dedicated to pumping, however im unable to tend to baby when crying and pumping at the same time.

[@isabellaross1472]

I am an exclusive pumper, My baby is 5 weeks old. I have a regular supply and usually have what baby needs and am able to put away around 16oz per day. The hardest part for me is waking for night pumps, when baby is sleeping longer stretches at night (5-6 hours). I try to pump at least once over night but have been missing night pumps due to sleeping over my alarm. Anyone else struggling with this? What do you do?

[@Islamic_Status.]

How to increase breast milk?? My baby hungry all time... reason for low milk supply😢

[@realtalk8059]

They might eat all the time bc your supply is slower since it’s low and it takes longer for them to get full. Drink a crazy amount of water and track your consumption and add in electrolyte drinks I did 2 28 oz body armpits and my supply tripled over night maybe even add in the liquid Iv into your water

[@Rai2023.user.]

Last time I power pumped for 120 minutes and could only get two ounces total including both sides. I hope this time I will have more

[@pinkashp]

Keep going don’t get discouraged. Pumping on top of nursing really helped my supply

[@Cutiepatootie8]

Thank you for the supportive words

[@amandaelizabel]

happy to help 💘

[@dlpatrie8466]

Thanks for being so honest about how ROUGH those first couple months can be. I feel like that wasn't clear to me with my first baby and I gave up pretty quickly. I'm pregnant again and learning so much more this time to try again. 🤞🩷

[@amandaelizabel]

I love being transparent because I feel the same! Even if something is hard I like to be mentally prepared so I know how to handle it instead of just being blindsided 🫠 Congratulations!! 🥹 excited for you and you can definitely do it!! 🩷

[@nikkifabila7845]

Best video I’ve seen ❤

[@amandaelizabel]

wow i’m so happy to help 🥹

[@jenniferrodriguez261]

I am exclusively pumping as my son was in NICU. I have noticed a significant drop in my supply and am only producing the 2 ounces he eats. He is 3 weeks old.

[@amandaelizabel]

i’m so sorry you had to go through the nicu it’s soooo emotionally and physically challenging with a newborn 🥺 but 2 oz is still great and hopefully the tips in this video help you feel encouraged to keep going. you can raise your supply back up! i know it’s so hard but prioritize rest whenever you can 🤍 it really helps your body produce milk and your brain to feel regular. wishing you smooth healing and adjusting!! you got this mama!

[@jenniferrodriguez261]

@@amandaelizabel thank you.

[@missyshouse1274]

This was so helpful, thank you!❤

[@amandaelizabel]

so happy to help 🥹

[@mariarosario8340]

Thank you so much for this informative video ❤

[@amandaelizabel]

Most welcome 😊

[@NossospassosnaAmerica]

Very informative video. Thanks!!

[@amandaelizabel]

so happy to help :)

[@rubynicolee5245]

if you do the pitcher method how do you write the date on the bag that was expressed if it’s been mixed with milk from the past 4 days of with ? I’m confused about it :( please answer

[@amandaelizabel]

Hi!! 💗 I just write the earliest date on all the bags! Let’s say I have bottles from dates Nov 5-9, when I’m combining them to freeze them I write Nov 5 on all of the bags :) Just makes me feel better about using it sooner rather than later

[@rubynicolee5245]

@ okayy so if I have 4 days with of milk and ima freeze it all I just write the first date that I first pumped on the bags

[@amandaelizabel]

@ yes!! 🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@rubynicolee5245]

@ okay thank you sm ! 🫶

[@kaelaerbe]

Do you use a bottle warmer or how do you warm up the milk from the fridge?

[@amandaelizabel]

I usually just run it under hot water or let it sit in hot water

[@flourisholuwagbemiga5338]

I am 4 months postpartum and i think i have spoilt my supply as i got really discouraged at some point. I want to ask if i take notes on all you have said in the video (drink water, eat well, pump 3 hours, do power pump, think positively). Can i get back on track or its too late for me?

[@flourisholuwagbemiga5338]

Thank you so much for your video. It helps a lot

[@amandaelizabel]

aw congratulations on your little one 🥹 i totally have been there 😢 but you can definitely get back on track!! it’s just supply and demand so keep it up and that will definitely help. also remember to breathe and remember to not stress over it too much, it will come with consistency like what you took notes on from the video. you got this mama!! 💓💓

[@slashp.279]

Great video!! Thank you ❤

[@amandaelizabel]

so happy to help, thank you for this comment!! 💗

[@Zombie_T]

So I'm breastfeeding for the first time with my second baby. And at first week I had a lot of milk and it was going well. But now, my breastmilk isnt as much I get before, in 2 hours I don't much I only make 2 or 1oz, and I'm getting stressed out because I wanna help my breasts milk come in more. What schedule should I do or what can I do to help my breastmilk come in more. Pls pls help. It's stressful and means a lot.

[@Zombie_T]

Also, at night it's hard for me to pump cause I get to tired since I'm a only parent. Should I still pump?

[@amandaelizabel]

I’m not a professional but this is what worked for me, definitely stick to pumping every 2/3 hours and be super consistent with it. It’ll be hard especially with two babies but it really helps so much. Also eating enough and resting where you can. Which seems impossible sometimes I know 😓 but if you can find easy meal preps (i have some posted on here and on shorts if you need inspo) it helps so much too! Resting can even come from 5 minutes of just deep breathing to help your body relieve stress. Remember this is temporary when it gets hard and you’re doing it for a reason but if it ever becomes too hard there’s no shame in stopping if that’s what’s going to help you overall. Sending you so much love and encouragement!! 💗💗💗

[@Lveyou911]

Moms, How long did it take for your milk supply to come in after birth? My baby was born on Monday the 16th I feel like I’m working so hard just to barely get two oz ALL together for both breast combined :( any advice? I definitely think I need to get my breast sized for the correct flanges One boob I feel produces more milk too..

[@amandaelizabel]

it usually comes in about a weeks time! keep trying 💘 it’s also normal that one produces more than the other, to help with that you can latch the side that doesn’t produce as much more often :) you got this mama 🫶🏼🫶🏼 congratulations 🥹

[@Lveyou911]

@@amandaelizabel thank you I appreciate it 💓

[@rosetadle9985]

great info.

[@OumaimaHmamchi-hg3ys]

What’s the name of the second breast pump please 🙏

[@amandaelizabel]

Medela Pump In Style :)

[@Warrior3I3]

Should I power pump every time I put the breast pump on ?

[@amandaelizabel]

not necessarily, aim for twice a day until you see the supply increase and that should help!

[@Warrior3I3]

@@amandaelizabel so throughout the rest of the day you would only be pumping for 20 min per session

[@amandaelizabel]

@@Warrior3I3 yes exactly!

[@patriceandersen3625]

Is the wearable pump noisy?

[@amandaelizabel]

not really, it’s still something you can hear as the suction pulls and releases but it’s really nothing too loud

[@cindyrivera49]

What does your day look like between breastfeeding and pumping

[@amandaelizabel]

it usually looked like me nursing during the night and pumping throughout the day. if i ever didn’t want to get up to get the pump parts i would just nurse him directly lol but most of the time during the day was pumping

[@tugbaknk5879]

How long does it take to empty your breast with Medela? How many minutes do you milk?

[@amandaelizabel]

depends how long in between each pump session, anywhere from 20 to 40 minutes

[@tugbaknk5879]

@@amandaelizabel thank you 🙏