Pumping Smarter, Not Harder: How to Maintain Your Milk Supply with the Right Breast Pump

On top of everything else that you’re juggling as a new parent, pumping can feel like a full-time job. However, that doesn’t mean it has to be hard. We’ve been revolutionising the pumping game for a while now, so we’ve got a tip or three that will help you to pump smarter, not harder.

Choosing the right electric breast pump can be a game-changer in helping you maintain and increase your breast milk supply. With two flexible pumping solutions, Bloome Wearable and Smart Electric Breast Pump, these sustainable hospital-grade breast pumps shine on their own or can be used as a powerful duo.

Why Milk Supply Matters (and Why Pump Choice Helps)

Your breast milk supply depends on regular, effective removal from both breasts. Without this, your supply may drop or dry up completely. Using a breast pump can help increase supply with consistent effort.

The wrong breast pump can leave mums feeling uncomfortable and frustrated with a dropping milk supply. It’s essential to get the right breast pump for your pumping needs to make breastfeeding and pumping feel seamless. The right breast pump will give you efficiency, comfort, and peace of mind all at once!

Two Smart Ways to Pump Smarter and Maintain Supply

Every mum’s pumping routine looks different, which is why we’ve designed two powerful hospital-grade breast pumps to make expressing milk easier, wherever life takes you.

🧡 Bloome Wearable Breast Pump - Comfort, Discretion & Flexibility

So discreet you might forget it’s there, Bloome is a wearable breast pump that tucks into your bra snugly and pumps whilst you multitask. Gone are the days when you have to choose between using your hands for pumping or doing, now you can do both. Choose between 4 different expression modes and hospital-grade suction for a customised pumping experience with every session.

Bloome is one of the slimmest wearable breast pumps you can get, which ticks all the boxes if discretion is a feature you prioritise. The lightweight design sits gently against your breast so you can pump on the go at home or at work.

You’ll also notice that Bloome is one of a kind and has not one, but two different-sized cup options to work flexibly with your pumping schedule. For everyday pumping, frequent and shorter pumping sessions, use our smaller 140ml cup. For extended pumping sessions for a higher milk output, use the larger 180ml cup.

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💙 Smart Electric Breast Pump - Power, Consistency & All-in-One Convenience

The Smart Electric Breast Pump has been voted the best breast pump by mums year after year for its reliable and powerful performance. Although it’s not a wearable breast pump like its sister, Bloome, the cordless and compact design is super portable for mums who want to pump on the go, where discretion isn’t the priority.

Smart Electric Breast Pump features a hospital-grade motor with customisable expression and suction modes so mums can save their preferred pumping settings on the LED touch screen display. Reducing the setup with each use gives mums a bespoke and comfortable pumping experience.

When we say this electric breast pump is super portable, we mean chuck it in your handbag and head out the door kind of portable. The all-in-one design means you can pump, store, and feed at your convenience into a baby bottle or breast milk storage bag. Breast milk storage bags also come with adapters so you can switch up your feeding setup and use every precious drop of milk without needing to transfer into bottles.

This breast pump is ideal for mums who want efficiency without fuss or would benefit from early postpartum milk supply boosting (also known as power pumping).

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Smarter Pumping: When to Use Each Pump

Each breast pump shines in its own way. Bloome is flexible and discreet, whilst the Smart Electric Breast Pump is a powerful all-in-one solution. Many mums choose to alternate between the two to give them power and flexibility without compromise.

Both breast pumps are great options for exclusively pumping, but also ideal products for combining breastfeeding and pumping at the same time. When feeding your baby at the breast, use a breast pump on the other side. You can switch to ensure both breasts are fully emptied (creating more demand for your milk supply!).

Pro Tips for Maintaining Supply with Any Pump

To get the most out of your breast pump, cast your eye over these useful pointers that can be used during your pumping sessions.

1. Your supply will come when the demand is there. The more frequently milk is emptied from each breast, the more your breast milk production will increase to meet the demand of your baby’s (or babies') feeding needs.

2. Measure and use the correct breast flange size. Using a breast flange that doesn’t fit you well will cause inefficient milk removal, breastfeeding knots, and discomfort when using your breast pump. Use the size guide to accurately measure which breast flange size will fit you best.

3. Explore the range of suction settings and let-down modes on your electric breast pump. Customise the suction strength and switch between different expression modes to mimic your baby’s feeding patterns and pump comfortably.

4. Encourage skin-to-skin time, even whilst pumping. The benefits of skin-to-skin and breast milk production show that mums are more relaxed during feeding and pumping sessions. Relaxed mum = better let-down and controlled environment for the best expression results.

5. Clean and maintain your breast pump daily. Take note of any wear and tear and replace parts to keep your breast pump in the best working condition. A regularly cleaned breast pump keeps its suction strength intact.

FAQs About Pumping and Supply

Can a wearable pump maintain supply in the long term?

Yes! In fact, some mums say that introducing a wearable breast pump meant they had more opportunities when they could pump than using other traditional breast pumps. Being able to squeeze in more pumping sessions will help you to maintain your milk supply in the long run.

Do I need hospital-grade suction to boost supply?

To boost your milk supply, you need to be able to effectively empty each breast completely. This is done more efficiently using a hospital-grade breast pump because the suction strength is stronger. Hospital-grade breast pumps are recommended for increasing milk supply for this reason.

How many times a day should I pump to keep my supply up?

The more times you pump in a day, the higher the demand on your milk production to increase your milk supply. You can pump in between nursing sessions, pump in tandem on the other breast when your baby is feeding, and use a power pumping schedule once a day for a week to see an increase in your milk supply.

Read more: Guide to Power Pumping: How to Boost Milk Supply with Confidence

Can I use both a wearable and an electric pump?

Yes! You can use both types of breast pumps in tandem with breastfeeding and to maximise your milk output. There will be occasions where one breast pump is better suited than the other, and having this flexibility is really worth its weight in gold.

Final Thoughts

We work really hard for you so you can benefit from using a breast pump that makes breastfeeding and pumping easier. Pumping doesn’t have to be hard, and using the right breast pump makes all the difference.

Bloome will keep you consistent, and our Smart Electric Breast Pump will give you strength and reliability. They both have a role to play in making your pumping game smarter, not harder. You can maintain your milk supply with peace of mind that your breast pump has got your back.

Explore Lola&Lykke’s breastfeeding range to find a breast pump that fits your lifestyle.