If you need to pump large quantities of milk, regularly express full feeds in a single session or are exclusively pumping then you'll probably need to use your Haakaa in conjunction with an electric pump. If you're just looking to build a breast milk stash, or pump every now and then, the Haakaa alone is ideal.
Attach your pump and leave leave it to do its thing for 5-10 minutes. You do not need to continue pumping like a hand or manual pump.
Does the haakaa pump increase supply? Your body produces milk on a supply and demand basis. This means that you can train your body to expect a certain number of nursing sessions. Using the haakaa can—in this way—help your body increase supply by stimulating letdown and milk flow.
Many mothers are choosing the Haakaa pump over electric pumps, thanks to its convenience and portability. If you're just starting out breastfeeding or pumping, the Haakaa can definitely replace an electric pump.
The Spectra S1 and Spectra S2 are double electric pumps that are great choices for exclusive pumpers. The two models are largely the same, except that the S1 has a rechargeable battery and weighs slightly more as a result.
Both breastfeeding and pumping are excellent ways to feed a baby breast milk. Breast milk is the natural food for infants, and pumping can offer benefits that are similar, although not identical, to providing breast milk directly from the breast.
Are there any disadvantages? Exclusively pumping is harder than breastfeeding. It can feel very time consuming and overwhelming to pump, bottle feed and sterilise equipment while juggling a hungry baby. Being tied to a pump at regular intervals can be limiting especially when away from home.
The Haakaa is a manual breast pump that you suction to your breast to collect milk. It can be hands free though you can also use it to manually pump to get started.
Haakaa Pump and Oversupply? Haakaa Pumps can trigger an oversupply in some people, especially when used multiple times a day to encourage excess milk removal in the early days. Remember, your body doesn't know the difference between the baby and the Haakaa, all it knows is if the stimulus caused a let-down of milk.
The Haakaa Pump makes collecting breastmilk and building a milk stash easy, two of the reasons why it is our best selling pump! Manual breast pumps are best for: Occasional pumping. Mums who are primarily breastfeeding and want to offer an occasional bottle.
Increase pumping frequency
Pumping more often can help stimulate breasts to produce more milk. Moms can try pumping both breasts for 15 minutes every two hours for 48-72 hours. Then moms can return to their normal pumping routine. Pumping for longer than 30 minutes may not be beneficial.
When you're exclusively pumping, it's important to pump both often enough and long enough. This creates the demand that is necessary to establish, maintain, and/or increase your milk supply.
Frequent pumping stimulates the production of breast milk. While your child is a newborn, try to pump every two to three hours. As your child grows, you can usually pump less often. However, if you're struggling with low milk supply, pumping more often can increase milk production.
Wash before and after each use. Although dishwasher safe, we strongly recommend sterilizing using a steam sterilizer or by boiling in water for 2-3 minutes. Do not use any bleach-based cleaners or tablets to clean or sterilize this product.
Is the haakaa just for let down? Traditionally, the haakaa is just used to collect the let down on the side that you are not feeding baby. However, some moms choose to leave it on longer and collect both foremilk and hindmilk.
Do some trial and error to find the best position to 'latch' your Haakaa (especially with older babies). If it is latched without enough suction, you won't get a lot of milk. Too much pressure is also no good, because it can be painful.
In fact, according to the U.S. Infant Feeding Practices Study II, 5.6 percent of women feeding their babies breast milk do so by exclusively pumping.
How long do people usually exclusively pump? This varies quite a bit. Some moms have a goal of pumping for three months, some for six months, some for a year or more. Personally, I exclusively pumped for 14 months.
Babies who are breastfed or are fed expressed breastmilk are at lower risk for SIDS compared with babies who were never fed breastmilk. According to research, the longer you exclusively breastfeed your baby (meaning not supplementing with formula or solid food), the lower his or her risk of SIDS.
Over time nutrients may break down in expressed milk lowering the quality and as such, it is important to try to give your baby the freshest expressed milk to ensure its rich quality.
During the early stages of exclusively pumping, avoid going more than 5-6 hours between sessions. While it can get exhausting, pumping 1-2 times per night will ensure that you have a sufficient milk supply for your baby. If you're a working mom, aim to pump every 3-4 hours per 8 hour work period.
Understanding the Role of Prolactin
Interestingly, prolactin levels have a typical 24-hour cycle — just like the human body's circadian rhythm. Prolactin peaks in the early morning hours around 2-5 a.m., while the lowest prolactin levels happen in the late afternoon to early evening.
Exclusively pumping allows you to take advantage of many of the benefits of breastfeeding such as lower health risks. By using a breast pump to express your milk and a bottle to feed your baby, you'll experience many other benefits such as: Shared feeding times.