Slow let down....

[Hodge-Podge]

I have been exclusively pumping since my dd was born 12 weeks ago. I started back to work yesterday and am allowed 3 - 15 minute pumping sessions during the day. I'm worried I will lose my supply because it takes roughly 7 minutes for my let down leaving me about 5 minutes to pump. The 15 is from walking in to walking out.

Any suggestions as to what is causing the slow let down or how to speed it??

 

[Fizzyfefe]

Have you tried taking videos or pictures of your baby on your cell phone and looking at them while you pump? Or maybe taking a blanket or shirt that smells like your baby with you?

Kellymom has some good tips on this.

 

[noon_child]

Agree with PP. Also could you have a reminder set for about 5mins before your break and from that point start thinking about your LO and breastfeeding, and start un-thinking about work issues. It is probably switching from work mode to Mum mode that takes the time.

 

[caitlyn2009]

I know it may be an awkward conversation but maybe you could speak with your employer and they would allow you an extra 5 or so minutes to make sure you have adequate/reasonable to time to pump?