10 Pumping Mistakes That Hurt Milk Supply (and How to Fix Them)

I'm Dr. Mona Amin, a pediatrician and lactation consultant. I share common pumping mistakes that can affect milk supply and comfort, with solutions. Any questions we didn't address in this video? Ideas for a future topic to cover? Let us know in the comments. Jump to: 00:00 Intro 00:51 Mistake 1: You are using the wrong flange size 02:59 Mistake 2: You are not pumping enough or at the right time 04:43 Mistake 3: You are using too much suction 06:01 Mistake 4: Not pumping for enough time 06:57 Mistake 5: Dropping a night pump too early 08:45 Mistake 6: Not eating enough or staying hydrated 09:52 Mistake 7: Not utilizing hands or heat to help 10:49 Mistake 8: Skipping pumping maintenance 11:21 Mistake 9: Wearing tight fitting bras and clothes 11:42 Mistake 10: Not prioritizing rest/mental health Resources: Spectra - Breast Flange Sizing Guide: https://www.spectrababyusa.com/guide/ 7 Common Myths About Pumping Breast Milk Debunked: https://pedsdoctalk.com/7-common-myth... Bottle Refusal Tips:    • Baby Bottle Refusal: 7 Tips to Help Your B...   Bottle Feeding Basics:    • Bottle Feeding Newborns: When to Start, Be...   Keywords: Pumping mistakes, Breastfeeding journey, Flange size, Pumping frequency, Milk supply, Lactation consultant, Exclusive pumping, Pumping tips, Pump maintenance, Postpartum nutrition ***The information in this video is intended to serve as educational information and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If a parent or guardian is concerned about their child, it is their responsibility to seek medical attention with the child’s healthcare provider.*** Check out all of the PedsDocTalk Courses for more guidance, tips, and support during parenthood. Visit https://pedsdoctalk.com/courses/ Sign up for the PedsDocTalk newsletter to stay updated on the latest news on all things child health and parenting! Here is the link: https://pedsdoctalk.com/newsletter/ SUBSCRIBE to PedsDocTalk to stay up to date!    / @pedsdoctalk   Listen to The PedsDocTalk Podcast available on all Podcast apps. Many more resources at https://pedsdoctalk.com/ Shop Dr. Mona's favorite products: https://www.amazon.com/shop/pedsdocta... FOLLOW ME: Instagram:   / pedsdoctalk   Tik Tok:   / pedsdoctalk   Facebook:   / pedsdoctalk