Tips for pumping at work?

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Hey ladies. FTM here and I go back to work in 2 weeks 😭 I was just wondering if you have any tips for pumping at work to make it as easy as possible? I was also wondering if pumping every 3 hours is enough? Appreciate any and all advice!

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I pump at work with a hands free bra, I massages at the same time, and store my milk in milk bottles. Then I put my pump parts in a Ziploc in the fridge until next pump. No need to wash until you get home. I also have extra flanges enough for each pump session so I don't have to keep washing flanges. If my flanges are but completely clean, it affects my output.

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I started off pumping every 2-3 hours and my supply increased way too much (I’ve always had an oversupply and finally had it somewhat regulated). For me, I found that pumping every 4 hours works best. When I went back to work, my son was eating every 2 hours, only on one breast each time. So I figure pumping every 4 hours is the same thing. Now he is eating every 3 hours so I think I need to space out my pumping even more.

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No problem! I also meant to say if my flanges are not completely clean, they don't suction correctly and it affects my output. Yeah I learned from the ladies on this app actually that you don't have to wash the pump oats after every pump session. Saves a lot of time. I also massage while I pump to get as much out as I can as fast as I can. Oh I also have a pump bag that zips open and I can just hook up to my pump without having to pull out the entire pump. I gave a Sarah wells bag. Love it. Regardless of the brand, I think a pump bag is very convenient.

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Oh and I would get an inverter ($20 on Amazon) and pump in the car on the way to and from work. It's a great way to get an extra pump or two in. I've read on this app that some people say they get stronger suction when using the inverter than a battery.

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I pump every three hours at my desk.. put the pumped milk in storage bags and clean pump parts for the next pumping...