I have taken to recommending single pumping with hands on for the first day
or so. Anecdotally I see more colostrum being collected. I recommend about
10-12 minutes per side or switch back and forth for 20 min. I think it is
helping mothers to get comfortable with handling and monitoring their
breasts. I think double pumping can be intimidating, mother cannot control
suction herself, mother often has iv's, catheter, and those devices of the
legs to prevent blood clots.
Laurie Wheeler RN MN IBCLC
Mississippi Gulf Coast, USA

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