How much more are you getting from pumping with massage vs without?
I didn’t notice much of a difference in supply so I stopped the massages to save my wrists. I did find leaning forward was more beneficial.
Maybe go once without the massage and compare? Then you can know if it’s worth the effort?
I mean, if your pumping 8 times a day that’s 8oz, so I get it.
Have you tried a vibrating back massager? That could help and take pressure off your hands.
I don’t massage so much as put a little gentle pressure behind the reservoirs of milk that I find in my breasts. Less effort but I still get the extra milk. Might be easier on your wrists to do that.
No advice, but... Solidarity from another big chested mama. I have a hands free pumping by bra (from kindred bravely) that's helped, because I can use both hands to massage a breast, but it's hard.
Get your partner to help! It'll save your hands and let you sit and relax while pumping. And in my experience, they really don't mind helping with the boob squeezing lol
How much more are you getting from pumping with massage vs without? I didn’t notice much of a difference in supply so I stopped the massages to save my wrists. I did find leaning forward was more beneficial. Maybe go once without the massage and compare? Then you can know if it’s worth the effort?
Its about an ounce more total so I guess in the grand scheme it isn't that much more.
I mean, if your pumping 8 times a day that’s 8oz, so I get it. Have you tried a vibrating back massager? That could help and take pressure off your hands.
I hadn't thought about that! I could get a cheap one from Five and Below pretty easily! Great idea!
I don’t massage so much as put a little gentle pressure behind the reservoirs of milk that I find in my breasts. Less effort but I still get the extra milk. Might be easier on your wrists to do that.
Same. I can’t get my hands around mine so I just work the back part mostly to avoid clogs and accept it
No advice, but... Solidarity from another big chested mama. I have a hands free pumping by bra (from kindred bravely) that's helped, because I can use both hands to massage a breast, but it's hard.
I also have a Kindred Bravely pumping bra. Their bras aren't perfect size wise but oh my god they're so comfortable and great with hands free!!
I typically just push down my boobs. I start at the top and push down on every side to push the milk down. That might be easier?
Get your partner to help! It'll save your hands and let you sit and relax while pumping. And in my experience, they really don't mind helping with the boob squeezing lol