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But just out of curiosity, are we SEEING moms increasing supply with it? I
just have trouble putting faith that it empties the breasts enough to
really give a boost in supply across the board. I never say never with
lactation, but it just doesn’t seem like it would be my first go-to.
On Wed, Aug 14, 2019 at 7:45 AM Ashley Fore, MSN, RNC-MNN, IBCLC <
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> With a Haakaa-style silicone pump, the effect on milk supply has
> everything to do with the suction. If you simply place it up against the
> breast to catch a let-Down that is naturally happening, you are passively
> collecting milk and are doing nothing to change what is naturally
> occurring, therefore not altering the milk supply. This would be the same
> as using a Milkies Milk Saver.
>
> If you squeeze the bulb and create suction THEN place the Haakaa at the
> breast and create a seal, you are now using it as a hand pump and actively
> collecting milk. This would increase the milk supply as you are increasing
> the amount of milk that is removed, which increases the amount of milk made
> for the future.
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