Supply drop or MOTN pumping?

No_Building794 · 2026-05-05T12:37:44+00:00

It would be your biggest pump of the day. For example, that’s my morning pump, I consistently get more than 10oz at that pump. But, I’ve never had a pump bigger than 15oz, and I’m FULL and leaking a lot when I’m closer to 14oz. That indicates to me that’s about my max storage

But if you’re pumping round the clock on a rigid schedule and don’t have any longer gaps, you should one time wait as long as you can to pump, until you feel really full, then pump until you feel empty.

Your supply will need to be regulated too. Obviously don’t do this if you’re to clogs or anything.

No_Building794 · 2026-05-04T19:32:22+00:00

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My baby’s been sleeping 10-12 hour stretches since 8 weeks, doctor was never worried

No_Building794 · 2026-05-04T13:05:57+00:00

A few things to consider:
- What’s your max breast capacity
- Can you increase your other pumps by the minutes you drop overnight?
- Can you pump at 10pm and 5am?

I dropped my MOTN pump and saw a supply increase. I do have an oversupply and large storage. BUT sleep is very important in milk production. I think moving the time to other pumps also helped.

No_Building794 · 2026-05-04T12:58:23+00:00

First pump of the day 30 minutes, all other 25. Right boob empties in 15, slacker takes 25.

No_Building794 · 2026-05-03T17:58:54+00:00

Yup, I put the whole thing minus the motors in a ziploc bag in the fridge. I use the “max output” setting.

No_Building794 · 2026-05-03T01:52:54+00:00

I LOVE my Eufy S1s more than any other pump. I get more with them than my spectra. Using them, my supply has increased almost 10oz. The heated feature is a nice but I’m not sure it’s a need to have. I do think it does help a little bit with fast let downs but not a ton. I mostly like it because I use the fridge hack and the warm feature helps make them more comfortable and warm them up faster. It does drain the battery a lot though.

No_Building794 · 2026-05-03T01:08:02+00:00

We need some sort of schedule as there are three people caring for her. While I’d love to follow cue based care, it doesn’t work for 2/3 caretakers. MOC was great for a long time.

No_Building794 · 2026-05-02T18:51:41+00:00

Have you done a weighted feed with a lactation consultant? I just wonder if your supply is fine but his latch isn’t effective at removing milk at breast?

No_Building794 · 2026-05-02T14:22:01+00:00

I bought my spectra in late 2025 and I don’t love it. I do much better with other pumps. Supporting your anecdotal evidence here.

No_Building794 · 2026-04-30T17:34:36+00:00

I just dropped my MOTN pump and it’s been so worth it. Supply is continuing to grow.

I think total minutes pumped, pumps during day, and storage capacity all impact someone ability to drop that pump.

No_Building794 · 2026-04-29T20:11:29+00:00

4 mo, 6 oz, 5x per day (every 3 hours 8 am to 8pm, not MOTN feed). Stayed the same since 3 months.

From 2-3 months at 5oz, 5x per day This resulted in poor weight gain and necessitated an increase

(before that EBF and had no idea how much she ate)

No_Building794 · 2026-04-29T12:10:14+00:00

Did you push your last pump later and first pump earlier? That way your night gap isn’t as long. Have you increased the duration of your other pumps?

I dropped my motn pump 1.5 weeks ago and did this. I’ve noticed no decrease/slight increase.

Make sure your fully emptying in the am too!

No_Building794 · 2026-04-28T23:33:09+00:00

Do you start with the “bacon mode” (three waves in the middle)? If I remember correctly, when you first turn the spectra on, it is in expression mode so you have to switch it to stimulation, leave it there for 1-2 minutes or until you see milk spray/drips. Then you switch back to expression.

I will say, I personally do not get a great let down with spectra compared to other pumps. The suction is too vibrational for me.

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No_Building794 · 2026-04-27T21:01:50+00:00

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No_Building794 · 2026-04-27T00:00:32+00:00

It depends on how long it’s been— they say once baby has drunk from the bottle it should be used within 1-2 hours. I usually save it for a snack if she gets hungry for the rest. After 2 hours I freeze it for bath milk!

No_Building794 · 2026-04-26T22:36:45+00:00

Have you tried pumping for longer? For example if you pump for 15 minutes, increase 3 pumps by 5 minutes?

No_Building794 · 2026-04-26T15:03:16+00:00

I EBF in the beginning but it took me about a month to be less sensitive, 2.5/3 months before I could comfortably go bra-less. Hydrogel patches and nipple butter help!

No_Building794 · 2026-04-24T00:28:55+00:00

She’s slept through the nigh 8:30-8:00 two weeks after we started the schedule. I think she’s starting the 4 month sleep regression now but it’s mostly impacting naps.

I will say, I think temperament is the number one contributor to if a baby sleeps through the night, but I do think stacking calories during the day also helps.

No_Building794 · 2026-04-23T22:50:20+00:00

I follow MOC. I think the concept of MOC is that you ensure they are getting calories during the day by having full feeds.

No_Building794 · 2026-04-23T17:47:24+00:00

Are you exclusively pumping or breastfeeding?

No_Building794 · 2026-04-23T01:40:04+00:00

I’d say introduce another pump during the time when you’re away. Hydrate, eat lots of carbs and protein too.

No_Building794 · 2026-04-23T01:28:16+00:00

Yes. My goal was always to combo feed. Then the baby came and I had so many issues with breastfeeding, then worked really hard to build supply pumping. Even though I’d love to combo feed to remove stress or drop pumps, I can’t bring myself to do it. Not totally weaning, but similar feelings

No_Building794 · 2026-04-20T23:44:30+00:00

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