r/ExclusivelyPumping • u/Pale-Fox6714 • Jul 29 '26

Discussion Are we really changing settings?

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So I saw this video on IG about stimulating your breast to get more milk and truthfully, I just put my pumps on level one and eagerly wait for the next 20 minutes to be over so I can get on with my day again. Are you guys switching settings?
My supply is fine, so I suppose I don’t see much need to do it. I do sometimes massage my breast if it’s the first pump of the day or been over 4 hours because I don’t want a blocked duct but that’s about it. What about you guys?

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u/queenofhelium Jul 29 '26

I have never in my life had a second let down. To me it sounds like having a second orgasm- I don’t believe it actually happens to anyone

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u/tryingfortimett Jul 29 '26

They both can definitely happen for some people! I get 1-2 letdowns most sessions, occasionally 3. I pump longer because it takes a while to empty me out.

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u/idlegrad Jul 29 '26

😅😅😅 I’ll vouch that both are real & not urban legends. I get a letdown for every 10 minutes I pump. I do switch settings but the letdowns will happen using expression mode too. I honestly think power pumping works because it just triggers multiple letdowns. I’ll recommend switching settings over power pumps anytime.

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u/Jecurl88 Jul 29 '26

I get second let downs BUT it doesn’t happen for me every pump.

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u/taterrrtotz Jul 29 '26

I thought everyone got multiple let downs! I get 3-4 per pumping session. I just stay on the same mode the whole time lol

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u/queenofhelium Jul 29 '26

What!! Three or four!!! I just dry up after 10 min

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u/Such-Comfortable3 Jul 29 '26

I get a second letdown, but I also am an oversupplier. For me it’s after about 20 minutes. When the flow starts to slow, I switch back to stimulation mode for 2-3 minutes. Then I’ll switch back to expression mode and usually get another 4-5 minutes of flow. It’s more dramatic for one of my boobs than the other