I was discussing some of Peter Hartmann's research regarding the breast
function with a client today.  Her husband asked me if there's a definitive "best"
time to pump after breastfeeding to optimize milk production.  I usually
recommend pumping after nursing the baby because it takes advantage of the elevated
prolactin level stimulated by baby at breast.  But, our question is in
regards to the latest research on the breast function and whether there's an exact
"best" time to pump.  I shared the findings in support of pumping for 200
minutes in 24 hours, and in pumping for 2 minutes beyond the cessation of milk
flowing to increase milk yield.  But does recent research support pumping at a
certain time interval beyond much of what I've tried to quote briefly here?
Thanks!
Carol Chamblin, RN, MS, IBCLC
Breast 'N Baby Lactation Services, Inc.
St. Charles, IL

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