This could vary as well depending on a mother’s schedule. If she is home taking care of her baby, a good time would be in the morning around an hour after the child has actually been breastfed. Another option is to actually pump one breast while the child receives milk from the other, which is possible with a hands-free pump and pumping bra. If the pumping is done while working or on a tight schedule, then a set time will need to be put in place in order to use the hands-free pump. Pumping can take place up to three times a day but will need to be done at the same time each day whenever possible.