Journaling my present efforts to induce lactation, examples of where we've gotten so far - provided for educational purposes. Your results will vary.
This is a photo taken about 10 minutes after using the breast pump. You can see the line of the pump cone as a result. I've been using the pump for about a month this time around - it's too soon for milk but you do see some changes to my nipple area. Refer to the "
My Girls" post where there is a profile picture linked about halfway down to make a comparison.
My left breast was the subject of this photo because I like the shape better. Like most girls, my breasts are not exactly the same size or shape. People just aren't perfectly symmetrical, after all. My right breast is a bit smaller and doesn't quite have the fullness.
The most interesting thing is the temporary expansion of my nipple. A tape measure is included below purely for reference purposes.
What sort of breast pump are you using?? I have tried several, but usually don't have the patience to do it very often. :-(
ReplyDeleteMy everyday pump is a Lansinoh double electric breast pump. I like it for its strong suction and the fact that it can run on batteries when I'm on a road trip. It's been pretty durable considering the hard use it gets. I always use it on the highest setting possible.
ReplyDeleteI also have a backup manual pump; The Philips Avent one. It's got great suction and one needs a backup for that time when the electric one gives out or when I just can't sit in one place long enough.
Just pump as often as you can. If you can't do it several times a day for 20 minutes to half an hour each, you probably won't lactate but I think you'll still get some nice breast changes including nipple enlargement.