So I’m 3 weeks postpartum and exclusively pumping. I’m in a constant cycle of, in pain from not pumping enough but not pumping enough because I’m in pain. My nipples hurt so bad. Yes I have the correct flange. (Hospital lc sized me), it’s that they are sore and possibly injured. So I’m pumping on the low suctions on my spectra s2.

My issue is, everything on the internet says to continue pumping until you are empty then also says to not pump more than 30 minutes at a time, BUT on the low suction it takes me 45-60 minutes to empty. Am I going to mess up my nips even more from pumping that long??

Next question….is it normal that my 3 week old is needing up to 7 oz in a short amount of time?? I can’t even keep up and have to supplement when I run out.

Also….what are some things that helped you up your supply? Right now I’m making 2-4 oz total every 2-3 hours.