exclusively pumping schedule

sample by age

0-8 WEEKS 8-16 WEEKS

Aim for 8-10 pumps per day Aim for 6-8 pumps per day

Every 3 hours during the day Every 3 hours during the day

Every 3-4 hours over night Every 4-6 hours over night

4-6 MONTHS 6-8 MONTHS

Aim for 4-5 pumps per day Aim for 4-5 pumps per day

Every 3-4 hours during the day Every 3-4 hours during the day

0-1 times over night 0-1 times over night

8-12+ MONTHS TIPS

*Start at 7 am every day, regardless

Aim for 4-5 pumps per day of last pump. This will set your day
off on the right schedule and make
Every 3-4 hours during the day things predictable.
*At 8 weeks, if your baby is
0-1 times over night sleeping through the night,
there is no need to wake to pump.
You can wake if you wish!

tips *Starting at 7AM everyday will set your day off on the right schedule and make things predictable.
*At 8 weeks, if your baby is sleeping through the night, there is no need to wake to pump.
You can wake if you wish!

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exclusively pumping schedule
sample by age

exclusively pumping is HARD!

you are doing great!!

If you are experiencing oversupply, mastitis or

undersupply contact your provider or schedule a
text or video chat consult with Kate, Natalie or
Lauren.

We are here to help YOU and your

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disclaimer: This is a sample schedule. Every body, milk output and breastfeeding journey is different.

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 exclusively pumping schedule
0-8 weeks
pump every 3 hours during the day.

aim for 8-10 pumps per day.

Start at 7 am
every day,
regardless of
last pump.

every 3-4hrs
overnight
3-4hrs
tips *Starting at 7AM everyday will set your day off on the right schedule and make things predictable.
*At 8 weeks, if your baby is sleeping through the night, there is no need to wake to pump.
You can wake if you wish!

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 exclusively pumping schedule
8-16 weeks
pump every 3 hours during the day.

aim for 6-8 pumps per day.

Start at 7 am
every day,
regardless of
last pump.

every 4-6hrs
overnight
4-6hrs
tips *Starting at 7AM everyday will set your day off on the right schedule and make things predictable.
*At 8 weeks, if your baby is sleeping through the night, there is no need to wake to pump.
You can wake if you wish!

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 exclusively pumping schedule
4-5 months
pump every 3-4 hours during the day.

aim for 4-5 pumps per day.

Start at 7 am
every day,
regardless of
last pump.

0-1 time
overnight
0-1x

tips *Starting at 7AM everyday will set your day off on the right schedule and make things predictable.
*At 8 weeks, if your baby is sleeping through the night, there is no need to wake to pump.
You can wake if you wish!

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 exclusively pumping schedule
6-8 months
pump every 3-4 hours during the day.

aim for 4-5 pumps per day.

Start at 7 am
every day,
regardless of
last pump.

0-1 time
overnight
0-1x

tips *Starting at 7AM everyday will set your day off on the right schedule and make things predictable.
*At 8 weeks, if your baby is sleeping through the night, there is no need to wake to pump.
You can wake if you wish!

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 exclusively pumping schedule
8-12+ months
pump every 3-4 hours during the day.

aim for 4-5 pumps per day.

Start at 7 am
every day,
regardless of
last pump.

0-1x 0-1 time

overnight

tips *Starting at 7AM everyday will set your day off on the right schedule and make things predictable.
*At 8 weeks, if your baby is sleeping through the night, there is no need to wake to pump.
You can wake if you wish!

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 exclusively pumping schedule
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HOW "BREAST REST" SAVED MY BREASTFEEDING JOURNEY

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ALL ABOUT NIPPLE SHIELDS

ALL ABOUT BLOCKED MILK DUCTS + MASTITIS

CORRECTLY BOTTLE FEEDING YOUR BABY + WHY IT'S IMPORTANT

5 COMMON NIPPLE ISSUES

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BREASTFEEDING TIPS + TROUBLESHOOTING

WEANING FROM BREASTFEEDING/PUMPING CALENDAR

SPECTRA S1 + S2 TIPS

MEDELA PISA + FREESTYLE TIPS

PUMPING TIPS + TROUBLESHOOTING

MANAGING OVERSUPLLY

DOWNLOAD OUR FREE NIPPLE RULER

to make sure you're using the correct flange size

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exclusively pumping schedule

helpful posts

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