Then you could pump in your car on your way to and from work. A few mothers can go even longer. Choosing the breast pump that's right for you depends on how often you plan to use it and how much time you can devote to pumping. Slept an entire night without pumping... My daughter is 7 months and I haven’t pumped for the past 3, just nursed. I agree with PP's that you can pump in your car no problem or use a cover in your classroom. Understanding these basic dynamics can go a long way in helping mothers meet their long-term breastfeeding goals. I’m not surprised that you’re having trouble with engorgement, though. Try not to go longer than about six hours without pumping if baby is eating during that time. I had to be away for a work conference last night so I brought my pump. Archived. When can I stop pumping in the night? 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. Good luck . Hi, Lauren! Benefits of partial breastfeeding include: 1. In fact, it was rather productive time, since noone could come find me to interrupt me! But when the issue first came up, I was just terrified. I pumped before bed (11:30PM) and did not set an alarm to wake up and pump. I think it’s different for everyone though! Is it possible to go 8-9 hours without pumping (one hospitalist shift) and be OK with regards to maintaining my milk supply? 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? Ditto pp re a battery pack for the pump. This is how many times each day your baby would typically feed from the breast. You can get a hands free bra so you can grade papers while you pump. I did this on ward rotations, ER rotations, you have it. The younger your baby, the more times you will need to pump, of course. Some babies can sleep up to eight hours at a stretch at night, but most will still be waking once or twice to feed. His dad tried too without success. Oral development The type of sucking required for breastfeeding improves your baby’s oral development (even if he gets little milk). I am thinking that if I only work once a week, I can avoid pumping at work. That didn’t bring home enough for baby to drink that day but it did keep up my nursing rhythm. Disease, allergy-prevention, immunological benefits Researc… I’d cut down my pumping, and my supply wouldn’t bounce back. Compare, if your baby sleeps through the night, say, for at least 8 hours. I had been giving him bottles last month without problems! Every time I stretched out pumping – I made the same I would have each session no matter when I pumped. Close. There is no way I could go 8 or more hours due to the pain. My 2 month old sleeps through the nights, and I sometimes forget to wake up to pump… I only get 1/2oz or 1 oz when I pump. As long as baby is getting mom’s milk, he will continue to receive many benefits from breastmilk and the act of breastfeeding. My baby still gets up once a night to nurse. How many times do you nurse or breastfeed at night. For instance, if I start pumping at 7pm and finish at 7:45, do I pump again at 9pm or 9:45? That means your breast does not get stimulation to make milk for 8 hours. Spread out sessions Gradually spread out the sessions, but let comfort be your guide and pay attention to your body. I’m not saying you have to nurse your baby every single hour. Can you pump in your car durinig a break? Discussion in 'Breastfeeding' started by mara16jade, Apr 15, 2014. mara16jade Mommy of 2 little boys. 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 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. Basically, that is how I lost my supply. no decreased supply, no pain, no engorgement. I am returning to work as a hospitalist next month after taking a year off to be a stay-at-home mom. Hi fellow Moms, It was crazy. Having a whole ten hour sleep stretch is such a luxury, and quite unusual for a breastfed baby. I am thinking that if I only work once a week, I can avoid pumping at work. 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. Get weekly updates on baby and your body. I gradually weaned myself to pump only every 8 hours, and then every 12 hours. I can even wake up at night to pump when baby is still sleeping if needed. 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. I am also a teacher and have had to make it work. Great question. you are 1. going to be in pain and 2. your supply is going to take a major hit. We totally went through this, at the same age. Joined: Jul 12, 2012 Messages: 12,787 Likes Received: 77. 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I know there are women that even go out to their cars to pump during their lunch break. I would like to figure out a schedule that will maximize my sleep without sacrificing my milk supply from dropping during the day. I know...its not rocket science, but I am curious. Yup, same experience as southern’s. Babies (5-9 months) sleep through the night when they achieve 6-8 hours of continuous nighttime sleep. Thanks so much for your opinions/advice. Francesca Pearl is here! Maybe not while doing an H&P, but ….other than that! Susan E.C. The car adapter has been a life saver for me! well, i have a different opinion. February 8, 2019 at 10:40 pm. I’m going to see if he will do better with a cup or even with a spoon, though he is still pretty young. I am a teacher that commutes 1 hour away. I don’t pump as I’ve been home so I just feed on demand (usually every 2-3 hrs during the day). There is a world of difference between 2 and 4 months. It was uncomfortable at first, but worth it to me to not pump much at work! WHen I went back to teaching and LO was 4 months, I would feed him at 7am and again at 4pm. Absolutely! : My baby (12 weeks) is sleeping longer stretches (8-10 hrs). Great! I can't imagine going that long during the day when my supply is stronger and having to perform at work as well. Good luck. Home › Forums › Family & Parenting › can you go 8 hours without pumping? Use a multi-user pump t o initiate and maintain milk supply. 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. In most cases, the more times each day you pump, the more milk you make. This makes for a total 9.5-10 hours a night. I guess this is just a sign that he is maturing but it’s extremely stressful for me. It will most likely be impossible. You're posting some good content. I tried throughout the day to give him the bottle but he would just scream. It is completely stressing me out and I’m so whop-sided. A night without pumping. I’m convinced that with a cover – you can do it many places. Even a couple days of that schedule would hurt your supply, a few weeks might knock it out. 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. He is now 4 months old. 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? I would definitely look for any options other then not pumping. Currently, my 4 month old goes to sleep somewhere between 8:45pm and 9:45pm and I nurse him close to bedtime. Many babies who are born full-term and are healthy can go through the night without a feeding by about 6 months. If I need to pump quietly I can stick my pump in my desk and it muffles the sound (I have a freestyle). You gotta figure out a way to pump, period. Posted by 5 years ago. I pumped again at 6:30AM. So, you could take a few 5 minute breaks during the day with a hand pump. If that happens, pump for comfort and to help your body adjust to your little one's new schedule at night. We tried a couple of different bottles, with a couple of different feeding positions, and making sure to offer it when he was calm and happy sometimes (and sleepy… and not starving and mad about it…), and were soon back on track. TTC since September '08 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. Even one feeding at night (say 4-5 hour from his last feed) is good for your milk supply. Reply. 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. Then, once you can get through the night okay, you can drop a session (the 8am session is the obvious candidate). Car is a great option too. So be comforted by the many women have gone before you! I have pumped while working full-time before and found it to be a pain on the rear. 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. and my supply regulated to how often I pumped – ie, I still pumped about the same amount of ounces per pumping. You are not the only teacher at that school that ever BF, talk to other teachers and see what they did. I also have soreness and a harder spot on one breast. In dire situations I have quickly used a hand pump for 5 minutes in a bathroom to get some relief. Program a set-back temperature for the heat pump at night (8° to 10° cooler than during the day), so it will only come in cases of extremely low heat. Cutting back on feedings during the day can … you dont need an outlet, you can get a battery pack for the pump. 3. 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. Being away from work for a year has made me pretty anxious about going back, even on a very limited basis. 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. Oh yes to Anna – I also would get anxious if I went too long without pumping. As everyone’s said, though, everyone’s body seems to be different, here…. How long do you want to be able to go without pumping at night? My new baby will be 5 months old when I go back to work. Lauren. Brenda says. I will be out of work for leave for 6-7 weeks. 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