Why do lactation consultants tell you when pumping, to only pump 15-20 minutes?

Question

Is it "bad" to pump for longer, like 30 minutes?

Answer

It's not good for your breast tissue

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I don't remember them saying this, but then again, I was drugged up on pain meds from my c-section lol

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I used to pump until empty... My supply went from 30oz a day to 70oz a day... I'm glad I can provide for my son but I think pumping until empty caused me to overproduce. I still pump 70oz a day regardless when or how long I go in between pumping.

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I personally pump till my breast are empty. Depending on the pump it can take me 20-30 minutes to pump. My new spectra s2 takes me 10-13 min to empty my breast. (Around 5 oz per breast).

Why do lactation consultants tell you when pumping, to only pump 15-20 minutes?

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