Get More Sleep AND Increase Milk Supply?? đź‘€
Yes, it IS possible!!
WHY: because for milk supply: milk removal, sleep, stress, and hormone balance are all important! With the schedules shown here, you can still pump an adequate number of times per day while front loading most of your pump sessions for during daylight hours and minimizing MOTN (middle of the night) pump sessions đź‘Źđź‘Ź
For example, with a newborn, you are pumping about eight times a day to mimic their feeding schedule, but two power pump sessions will help replace middle of the night pumping well also providing enough stimulation to you increase milk supply.
The key is spacing your pumps in a way that allows your body to still respond well to stimulation and emptying. That usually means keeping your total number of sessions still about 8 in 24 hours (and less after 3 months postpartum), with slightly longer gaps at night (like 5–6 hours instead of 3–4). I found that that shifting one session from overnight to earlier in the morning, or doing a "power pump" during the day, helps compensate. You’re essentially giving your body a break at night and making up for it with effective daytime sessions.
Sleep More Schedules also reduce stress.. another major factor in milk production. Less exhaustion means more consistent output, better letdowns, and a stronger mindset. Every body is different, so it may take a week or two of trial and error to find your perfect schedule and routine. But don’t be afraid to protect your sleep. Prioritizing rest isn’t just good for your mental health, it may actually improve your pumping journey.
When I first started pumping for my first baby at 5 weeks postpartum, I was pumping every 2-3 hours overnight because I had to feed in those time intervals as well, but after 8 weeks, even though my milk supply was still low, I was able to decrease night feeds, increase day pumping and still majorly increase milk supply!
Here are the schedules that worked for me…
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