If you’d like to support our podcast, you can find us on Patreon at patreon.com/milkminutepodcast.Thank you to our sponsors:Liquid IV. Click the link below and use the promo code MILKMINUTE to get 25% off your order, plus free shipping: https://glnk.io/koyv/breastfeeding-for-busy-momsTaking Cara Babies Sleep Courseshttps://TakingCaraBbies.samcart.com/.../sci1hIcpVyQ77VgbGet your breastfeeding journey BACK ON TRACK with a Lactation Consult with Heather! Telehealth available and some insurance accepted. Click the link below for the deets.Click here to Work with HeatherTable of Contents0:45 This episode: getting max pumping output1:15 Every pump has a lifespan2:05 Many people don’t use pumps correctly2:35 Thank you to our sponsor Liquid IV3:35 Steps to getting the most out of your pump3:52 Step 1: know how your pump works6:20 Tips on using the Spectra (or similar)7:55 Step 2: destressing for better letdown9:47 Breast compressions at halfway are helpful10:10 Gravity helps, too10:30 Feel for and hand express hard areas at end11:20 Thank you to our sponsor Taking Cara Babies Sleep Courses12:10 Step 3: get the right equipment12:20 Before your 1st pump, measure both nipples!14:12 Get some type of breast massager15:13 Also, hands-free nursing bra, yes!16:36 Hot compresses are helpful17:20 Maintaining your equipment18:00 Aeroflow and Edgepark are great resources (see below)19:05 Now you have our tips for max pumping output19:20 We have a freebie summary PDF for you! (see below)19:40 Thank you for listening!Helpful LinksAeroflow: Click the link below to order your breast pump and accessories through your insurancewww.dpbolvw.net/click-9269202-13028985Edgepark: Click the link below to order your breast pump and accessories through your insurance https://www.tkqlhce.com/click-9269202-14331168Freebie! Summary Max Pumping Output PDFhttps://breastfeedingforbusymoms.com/supply-boost/Credits and Contact UsThanks to Cherie Louise Turner for editing and production and to Lindsay Brett Carothers for her musical stylings of our intro and outro.Additional music credits, thank you Wataboi and Mazzaccaro from Pixabay.Thanks for listening to The Milk Minute. If you haven’t already please like, subscribe, and review our podcast wherever you listen.To send us feedback, personal stories, or just to chat you can send us an email at milkminutepodcast@gmail.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/milkminutepodcast)