@spectrababyusa: ✨ Top 3 Reasons You're Seeing a Decrease in Pump Output 🥛🥛 Noticing your pump output has dropped? Don't panic! Here are 3 common reasons to consider: 1️⃣ Your nipple diameter has changed! 📏 It's completely normal for your nipple size to change over time. How long you've been pumping, changes in routine and just natural hormonal fluctuations can have an impact. If your output dips, it may be time to reassess your flange size. You can also need a different size for each breast! 2️⃣ Don't forget those duckbills! 🦆 Worn-out duckbill valves can impact your pump's suction and milk removal. For exclusive pumpers, consider replacing them about once a month. If you pump part-time, every 6-8 weeks is a good general guideline. 🔃 3️⃣ Sleep is important... but so is that MOTN pump! 🌙 We all need sleep, but during the first few months, that middle-of-the-night pump can be especially important for maintaining milk production. Skipping it regularly too early in your pumping journey will signal your body to make less milk. If you can, try to keep your MOTN pump for at least the first 12 weeks. 😴💕 👉 Find more pumping support and helpful tips on the Mama Blog! https://www.spectrababyusa.com/blogs/blog 🌸🌸 #SpectraBabyUSA #ExclusivePumping #Breastfeeding
