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Example of a log for monitoring breast pumping frequency and output

Example of a log for monitoring breast pumping frequency and output
Day 2: 24 to 48 hours

Circle the closest hour to the beginning of each pumping session.

Record how much milk you pump from both breasts in the space below the time.		 Today's date:  
AM 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
                       
PM 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
                       
Goals/tips:
  • Hand express colostrum and save every drop for your baby
  • Continue to pump often, every 2 to 3 hours, even during the night
  • Ask your nurse or lactation staff for help with hand expression and pumping
  • Ask the lactation team about where you can get a hospital-grade pump for home use
Did you know?
The nurse can use your colostrum to give your baby mouth care.
Example of a pumping log for mothers to use to track daily milk volume.
Courtesy of Nancy Hurst, PhD, RN, IBCLC, Texas Children's Hospital.
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