Breast feeding journey ending
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Thanks so much for your message! Yeah I hate the thought of her not getting any breast milk so I think I’ll carry on at least pumping enough for 1 bottle. It’s a Momaini pump from Amazon, so not necessarily the best, I have just moved down a flange size which has helped. I did wonder about getting a momcozy or elvi to see whether that would help pump some more! Xx
Flange size deff makes a difference! I use the Nullie wearable one s32, I think it’s like a budget dupe momcozy. Was £60-70 for the pair ok Amazon. I really love it. I had their other wearable one but this one is SO good. I get a way better output and it’s a discreet sound/easy to wear :) But genuinely you’re doing really well to get what you’re getting still! I hope it continues to get better for you! I’d recommend checking flange size every month, hormone fluctuations and various other factors could contribute to a change in size so just regularly check!
Also the duck bills in pumps need to be replaced every so often which helps as well. If you run yours under a tap, if the water stays in it and doesn’t start straight away dripping out it’s still good. If it starts leaking from the bottom it’s time to replace it!
One bottle is still good! It’s still packed with good stuff from you, and any antibodies/etc that baby might need should you get a cold or something! But it’s hard to and as an exclusively pumping mum I KNOW it’s super difficult. You’re doing amazingly and if you don’t want to continue for your own wellbeing that’s still good, 5 months is a great amount of time to have done this for. Especially considering your initial pain! Personally I would continue but I’m stubborn and never know when to stop anything, but also I like the idea of baby having some breast milk still. But ultimately it’s down to how YOU feel. Also what pump are you using? Sometimes a flange change or pump change could help get more out if you’re looking to provide more!