Home Forums Induced Lactation aka Adoptive Breastfeeding Medical Interventions to Induce Lactation/Increase Milk Supply Hello from New Zealand

Hi Bernice! I am also expecting a little girl via gestational surrogacy in early June (due June 13). I started the protocol when we were 6 weeks pregnant and got lots of time on it. I stopped the yasmin anout two weeks ago and started pumping. I haven't felt that it is too demanding yet, although I know I have a long way to go with pumping. I am doing every 3 hours during the day and once overnight. So far, I actually enjoy it because I know that I am making milk for my daughter and it feels so good!

Good luck and keep us posted!
Candace

Hi Candace. I'm still a few weeks away from starting the pumping, but I have managed to organise myself in preparation for the regime. What times of the day are you pumping?

Hiya Candace and Bernice

Bernice what kind of pump are you going to be using? Have you got the Medela pump in style?

xx

Hi clarissa!

Bernice - I am pumping at 6am, 9am, 12pm, 3pm, 6pm, 10pm and 2am. It is only 7 sessions at this point and I think that as I get a little closer I will add in a few additional pumps to kick it into high gear! I am pumping between 8-10 ounces per day at this point and I would like to be at 25 when my daughter arrives.

I am using the pump in style and have no complaints!

I have the medela pump n style. I was fortunate enough to get one off TradeMe. Thanks for the timings Candace. They look like they would fit into my schedule too...

Hi all. Well I have made it to the 7 week mark (well almost) and plan to start the pumping tomorrow. A lactation consultant that one of the other IM's here in NZ has, gave her a 'lead-in' regime that slowly increased the time and number of pumping sessions in each day: 2 minutes, 2x a day for 2 days - then - 4 minutes 3x a day for 2 days - then - 6 minutes 5x a day for 2 days - then - 8 minutes 7x a day for 2 days - then - 10 minutes 8x a day from then on. Can you experienced ladies tell me which would be the better regime? Is it best to make the most of coming of the bcp by going straight into the 8x a day, or should I build up slowly?

I would think it would be better to do it 8 times a day just like a newborn would. You could start with shorter pumping times (maybe 10 minutes) then increase your time to 20 minutes. Just my two cents. If it is hard to do 8 times a day I would think maybe 6 would be okay at first too. I think that is what I did for the first week.
Jennifer

Thanks Jennifer. This morning's first session went very well with me managing to get milky liquid almost straight away. It didn't spray, but did run into the cup and connector, but not quite enough to run into the bottle itself. Things are looking good so far.

I am on day 5 of pumping and managing to pump 6 times daily but haven't introduced the night time pump yet. So far I am up to 30ml a day (about an ounce I think). What sort of volumes should I be aiming for? I am pumping for 10 minutes using a double pump. Is this long enough? thanks.