Pumping Schedule Generator
Get a personalized pumping schedule based on your baby's age and your daily routine.
Recommended: 7–9 sessions/day (based on LLLI & AAP guidelines)
This is a starting point — adjust based on how you feel.
How to Build a Pumping Schedule
A consistent pumping schedule is one of the most important factors in maintaining milk supply. The key is to pump frequently enough to signal your body to keep producing milk.
For newborns, most lactation consultants recommend 8–12 sessions per day. As your baby grows and your supply regulates, you can gradually reduce to 6–8 sessions per day.
If you're returning to work, aim to pump every 3 hours during your workday to match your baby's feeding schedule. Read our guide on pumping schedule for working moms for more tips.
For newborn-specific advice, see our newborn pumping schedule guide.
Stick to Your Schedule with the App
Once you have your schedule, use our Pumping Tracker app to log every session, track your output, and stay consistent — all in one place.
How This Pumping Schedule Generator Works
This free pumping schedule generator creates a personalized plan based on your baby's age, your daily routine, and whether you're exclusively pumping or combining nursing with pumping. The recommendations follow La Leche League International (LLLI) and American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines for maintaining healthy milk supply.
Newborns (0–3 months) typically need 8–12 pumping sessions per day, roughly every 2–3 hours including at night. As your baby grows, sessions can gradually decrease — most moms pump 6–8 times per day at 3–6 months and 4–6 times after 6 months. The key is total breast stimulation time, not just frequency.
If you're returning to work, your schedule will shift toward fewer but longer sessions during the workday (usually 2–3 pumps) with nursing sessions at home. Our generator accounts for your work hours, commute, and baby's feeding times to create a realistic plan you can actually follow.
Every body responds differently to pumping. Use this schedule as a starting point and adjust based on your output. If your supply dips, try adding a session rather than extending existing ones — frequency signals your body to produce more milk.