How do you get a let down?
I often hear that women have problems letting down when they pump,and why wouldn't you? You are alone and the pump is not comforting or enjoyable. Here are some things I do:
- Pump both breasts at the same time - for some reason this works great for me, and I let down a lot easier than if I pump only one breast at a time.
- Use the "let down function" - a wise woman mentioned this to me and I had no clue what she was talking about. I was desperately looking for a button that said "let down" on it somewhere, but it doesn't exist. It simply means turn the pump off for a couple seconds and turn it back on while you are pumping. This does help sometimes but it doesn't always work for me.
- Twirl your nipple between your thumb and pointer finger - sometimes this takes a little bit, but it usually works for me. I keep the pump going on one side, remove the other side and twirl my nipple and this usually helps. when I feel a let down, I put the shield and bottle back on to keep pumping.
- Look at a picture or think about your baby - Sometimes it is mind over matter! I have also heard that something that smells like your baby works well too. Try a baby lotion or a blanket of theirs. It sounds weird, but it helps!
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