**Shopping List ?'S** I Plan on Breastfeeding Can I Hold off on the Breast Pump?

you don't need a breast pump unless you plan on bottle feeding as well. I never had a nursing bra, I used a sports bra, it was just as easy to just pull the thing up as it was to fiddle with the stupid panel and the snap. Pads you will need, you will leak and it gets everywhere and is really embarrassing when it does

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The pump I would recommend... it was probably the best investment I ever made.

The nursing bra is convenient and will make your life easier, but definitely can live without.

NURSING PADS ARE A MUST! You will leak EVERYWHERE. :)

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Buy the nipple pads!!! Within a few days all going well you will need them as your breasts will leak!!!! If you don't want to spend the money then get a manual pump. I think they are pretty inexpensive. If you find you need to pump then invest in a better one down the road. Also, is someone having a shower for you? Put it on your registry :)

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I would get a breast pump just to have it. I say this because with my first baby, I was unprepared for how HUGE my boobs would get when my milk came in and I was desperate to get some of the milk out. My daughter was a pretty good latcher, but she didn't eat enough to give me much relief. A breast pump really helped. I didn't have to use it for long after she got into the swing of things, but those first few days were pretty rough. I went from having zero boobs to not even owning anything big enough to fit around me.
Not to scare you, but at least for me, it was pretty uncomfortable.
I would contact your local La Leche League. They may be able to help you out with a breast pump. Also, as far as the nursing bra thing, I couldn't have made it without those either. They do offer support and comfort. At least they did for me. Nipple pads are great too. If you're just around the house and leak, it's not that big a deal, but if you're out somewhere, they do come in handy.

Please be sure to let us know when your baby arrives!
Best wishes to you!

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Rent one from the hospital.

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DO NOT bottle feed right away if she doesnt latch. You may never get the baby comfortable on the breast. Try and try again, and if, at her new baby Dr appt, the pediatrician thinks shes lost too much wieght, then pump and bottle feed. But, for the pump question... I have a hand pump that I got for $15 at Target. it works great for the times I need to leave the little one with his grandparents and other times I cant nurse him. Just try that for a while, and if its not working like you want, or if you end up needing to pump often, buy a bigger, electric one, adn youre only out $15!

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Invest in nursing bras & pads if not & your flow comes in all your milk will be hitting the floor/saturating your shirts...I loved my hand pump from Advent I did buy the Medela Double breastpump which Istill have in like new condition because that was only used a handful of times so to me it was a waste of money I bfed all 3 babies my last was breast only for 15 months no bottles or formula.The colostrum milk is good for her but I have never known of anyone pumping it,it only lasts for so long then your milk comes in if you want her to develop good breast latching habits don't use a bottle.
Take full advantage of the breastfeeding clinics

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i had a pump at home but i rented one from the hospital... they are usually very reasonable to rent and if you see you dont need it, just take it back to them. My baby was in the NICU so i had to pump the first 2 weeks and didnt have the money to invest in a "good" pump that i needed to encourage my milk to come in without her actually feeding. most of the cheeper home models work once your milk is in and flowing good but the first few weeks can be tricky without a good pump... sooooo just skip putting the money out on buying one and just rent for a few weeks!!
and i would for sure get a bra and plan on wearing it!!
you will need the support and you will need the pads for the bra or you will leak all over everything anytime your in public and so much as hear your baby cry!!

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I feed our son for the first 18 / 24 months of his life. We bought maybe 2 bottles? That way to get him by once he was in daycare. But -- for the most part, never took a bottle. I would go to him at lunch, and he was old enough to have food to supplement him by the time he was in someone else's care.

So, wait to see how it goes... A bra, yes!!!! but the other stuff, hold off till you get your grove down. Those things aren't returnable, so why waste the money if you don't need them!

I didn't need the pads either. so wait to see if you need them.

one thing I would suggest at first is the nipple cream. those bad boys will hurt something fierce at first, and the cream is great!! it's lanisoh or something like that. you'll see it in the isle.

Good luck to you!!!

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ok, so I "planned" on breastfeeding too. But here is what I experienced with my first baby.

She wouldn't latch on right away but I kept trying. The first night home my milk came in. I was blessed with enough milk to feed 5 babies, but I was so engorged that she really couldn't latch on. I was sooo miserable!!! the milk was just seeping out as it could, I was soaked in milk and it hurt so bad! it was awful!!!!!!!!!!
Get an inexpensive one and keep it in the package, you can always return it, but if you need it in the middle of the night you will be grateful!!!

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Yes, I'd get a dual electric pump if you can do so. Within the first week of the milk coming in - you should start your stockpiling of milk because the first 3 months will be your most bountiful time to pump. After 4-5 months, most Mommas can't get the machine to express enough milk, so those pumping sessions up until them tend to be the majority of their stock. If frozen properly, it can last over 6 months.

I'm having #2 in July and my 1st breast pump form 5 years ago is MIA so I'll be getting another one as well. I really like Ameda.

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If your finances are tight, and you plan on breastfeeding then I would not buy a breast pump now. I have heard that there are places you could rent one from so you don't have to put out the cost of purchasing one. If you do want to buy one, look at childrens resale stores, craigslist or other used ones and just make sure you sanitize them well before using them. I actually gave mine to one of my husband's co-workers when she had a baby, maybe one of your friends would do that for you. I don't know about the hand pump ones, but I had a Medela one and it was awesome when I had to go back to work. I would sit in the little file closet at the office and close the door, we put a little tv in there too, so a few times a day I would go in there and kick back in the chair and relax watching tv while pumping. The Medela has a special holding case right in the bag for the bottles you pump that keeps them cold, so it was perfect for pumping away from home.

As for the nursing bra and nipple pads, I think both are a must. I was a size B so I didn't need it for support, but I had to wear one because my breasts leaked a lot so I needed the bra to hold in the nipple pads. The bra made it easy to breast feed too because I didn't have to pull my bra up or take it off to feed, you just unhook the clasp or snap and pull it down and your breast is right there. I went without a bra sometimes at home and just wore a snug fitting tank top, but never in public. One time while wearing a tank top, my breast just started spraying out a stream of milk straight infront of me (kind of like a squirt gun). Luckily I was at home, but my husband and I got a good laugh out of it and still do when I think about it now. It is surprising how your breasts respond to the sight or sound or thought of your baby, or even other babies. They automatically release and let down and then you are leaking everywhere. For me, I had to have nipple pads and if I went out of the house I would have to take extras.

You could wait and see if you will need any of these things, but in those first few days/weeks you probably don't want to go out to buy necessities so it is better to have them on hand just in case.

I did not need the breastpads the 2nd time around. Ever. The first time, oh yeah and I mainly pumped then. I have also never owned a nursing bra. I used a comfortable non-wire so I did not get poked. You could rent a pump if worried at first and then buy one if you find you do actually use it.

I would not purchase a breast pump just yet. Once they are purchased you can not return them unless they come broken. With that being said I would agree with renting one from the hospital if that goes well then invest into a Medela. Mine was about $200 and it was well worth every penny.

Hi S.
I think the pads are a must, I was leaking all over the place.
My advise would be to hold off on the pump.It is not advisable to pump until at least two weeks into feeding.
I bought an electric pump and found it too painful and harsh on my nipples.
I found breastfeeding no problem but as soon as I tried to pump I was left with bruised,sore nipples. I gave up on the pump so money was wasted.
Wishing you all the best with your pending arrival.
B. k

I pumped and fed for about 1 month since she wouldn't latch and the pumping and feeding is very hard I got tired of it after one month and told her that she better latch or i was done and thank goodness she latched which is very surprising since she was on the bottle for a month. I would rent one from the hospital to see how things go. Lansinoh (nipple cream) is a must with both of my kids I got pretty tender and that stuff is awesome. I did need a bra and pads as if I didnt have them when my milk let down I'd be soaking wet on the side that they didnt nurse on.

Yes-If you don't think you're going to be pumping much, I would definitely wait. I was never able to pump and so I wasted all that money. I sent it as a gift to a cousin though. Hopefully she gets more use out of it than I did!

Nursing bras and tanks are super important-so much easier to get your boob out of to nurse-I've tried nursing in a regular bra/tanktop and it is a PITA! Stock up! Target/Walmart have some cheap bras/tanks.

I wouldn't get too many nipple pads. I bought a huge box and really only needed them for the first couple of weeks. You might have someone that has leftovers and will give them to you so you don't have to buy them.

I hope that helps!

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Rent one from the hospital, also they are now a tax deduction so that would be a great reminder when you do but that money shouldn't hinder your decision. But definitely rent, I am glad that I did I have large breasts and just could not produce enough milk for my son. So the rental made sense. I needed the nipple pads at night but not during the day.

I would invest in a class. See the LC before baby is born and in the first weeks. Many hospitals have LCs on hand to help you even after you go home so that you have a successful experience. Consider joining a La Leache League group.

If you are not returning to work (or weren't working already) then your need for a pump is less. You could have a hand pump for smaller needs. You wouldn't need a workhorse like a Pump In Style. That said, if you do see a need for pumping a lot, get a really GOOD pump. Your insurance may help you with "medical equipment" and even if not, it's far less $$ than formula. If you are set on breastfeeding, I wouldn't even have formula around unless you find you need it. If you do get a pump, find one with variable flanges and variable settings. The Pump in Style can be set so it's not ripping your nipples off and you can buy different sizes of flanges so get the right fit for your comfort and optimal output. If it hurts, something is wrong.

I would have a couple of bras (Bravada has some pretty ones) and some nursing pads. I liked Lanisoh ultra soft, Medela and the cotton washable ones. I often doubled up in those first weeks, with the cotton against my skin and the disposable to catch leaks. Your body goes into overdrive at first. You might also just want tank tops - I liked the ones from Target. I recommend the ones with the snap clasps, not the ones that my Medela bras had where you had to fit a plastic bit in another plastic bit. You'll do this a lot one-handed so the snap is easier. Look at the Target tanks and you'll see what I mean.

you must purchase a good nursing bra. That is a must have. A stretchy one that will hold your pads in place at night. You'll be squirting everywhere for the first couple of months and you will leak through if you don't have good pads or something to soak up the milk. I used the breast pump with my first and never with my 2nd. I hated it. But I did store up some milk so that I could at least leave the house a couple of times without the baby the first few months. Later on, I never used it because he could go without for more than a couple of house. You can rent a breastpump if you need to and some hospitals will give you a manual one, just in case you need to pump to relieve some swelling. You could also get a nursing tank top or sports like bra. Buy bigger than you think you may need. Your breasts get really engorged the first few months and then later then become more manageable. Best wishes to you. The baby may take a week or so to get used to latching on. BFing is tough the first couple of weeks. It felt like pirahna on my nipple until they toughened up. Get ye some Lansinoh lanolin cream for the nipples. works great.

I would recommend buying the pump to have on hand...just in case. My milk came in my first night home from the hospital, and it made it extremely difficult for my son to latch on. I had to pump in order to relieve enough pressure that he could actually latch on properly. If you do get the pump in advance, DO NOT OPEN the box due to the fact that most stores will not allow you to return a breast pump once the seal has been broken. This is for hygiene reasons.

In regards to other nursing products, definitely get a couple of sleep/nursing bras. They don't really offer support, but do keep nursing pads in place. Believe me, you will need nursing pads once your milk comes in. Also, purchase a tube of 100% lanolin and take it to the hospital with you. Regular nursing bras are handy, but not necessary. I recently returned to work after giving birth to my first child. I wear the same underwire bras I wore prior to pregnancy, but you do have to completely unhook them to nurse or pump.

I'm glad to hear that you're determined to make breastfeeding work, because it can be quite challenging in the beginning and you really have to want to do it. I'd recommended reading La Leche League's "The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding." It tells you everything you could possibly want to know about breastfeeding. A friend recommended it to me, and it proved to be a great tool. Good luck to you!

A pump is really handy to have- in case you get really engorged- I did, and I couldn't get baby to wake up long enough to "drain me" - that was about a week after I had the baby....

Although- you could check with the hospital and see if they rent out pumps... and just rent one for a few weeks until you know if you'll need one for sure. Just get a small package of storage bags and freeze any milk you do pump.

If you do buy a pump- get a good one like a medela in style...I actually got mine on ebay used and then sterilized all the parts (even the tubes). It worked just fine for me and saved me over one hundred dollars. It still works great and will be used in a few months for my second baby.

As far as the pads... I would get some, but if you dont- at least cut up some old towels or rags into "circles" to fit ito your bra... and then just sew the edges up and keep them around. Chances are you WILL have leaks in the first few weeks... and chances are you will go out (even if it is to the grocery store) - and nothing is much more awkward then having two big wet spots on your shirt! A little towel or pad is worth the couple of dollars if it will give you enough time to find a bench or bathroom to sit down and nurse at. You can't very well go braless and shirtless everywhere! LOL!

Bottles- they can wait... same with pacifiers. If you need them you can go get them the next day. But is you DO need them- go get them! What to wait on absolutely is formula- don't get it "just in case"- instead... wait and see... knowing you have to drive ALL the way to the store might just give you enough willpower to try to latch once more... which could be exactly the time that baby and you "click".

Good Luck and Congrats!
-M.

Get a little hand one, dont plan on using it, but have it in case(pumping can confuse the body as to its supply and demand schedule). I never used my nursing bras i just popped my boob out of the top of some nice victorias secret bras. Nipple pads are a must in the beginning when your breasts are adjusting to the flow they will be quite engorged. One will leak or even spray while the other one is being used.

Congratulations on your new baby, and feel good about your awesome decision to breastfeed!

I would go ahead and get it. A csection was a must in our case and pumping sped up the milk coming in process.

I found a site where we ordered our Medela Pump in Style pump that was SO much less expensive than BRU, Target, etc! (219 versus 275)
http://awaybabyessentials.com/

I would skip buying any nursing bras until you're home. Get some inexpensive nursing tanks from Target/Walmart/online- you will live in them!

I second all the recommendations that a pump of some kind at least can be very helpful for your sanity. I personally had lousy luck with the Avent hand pump, but whether it's worth it to go for the expensive ones depends on whether you're going back to work.

One thing no one has mentioned about saving money is that if you have a registry (or set one up for this purpose) most places will give you a "completion discount" of 10-15% close to your due date. For a $200+ purchase, it's worth it to add the pump then you can buy it whenever you need it.

I bought an awesome electric/ with battery option pump at walmart for around $40. Ive only used the one nursing bra I bought, and its not looking so hot these days (13 months of almost 24/7 wear!) but it was the best thing. I definately recommend both, and wouldnt go braless, nevermind sagging, engorged breasts feel better supported WELL. plus you can get an underwire if thats what you like, and it allows very easy, comfy access. I started with a manual pump, not worth the effort, and the price difference was minimal. I think my pump was 1st years. I stopped using it months ago, but in the early days, I had SO much milk, feeding DD wasnt enough to relieve the engorgement, and sometimes I was so engorged I had to pump before feeding so she could latch. My usual B cup was somewhere around an E cup (at least) for the first few weeks.

I actually started leaking before the baby was born. And, I leaked a lot on the side I wasn't nursing on. I'd say get the nursing pads. I liked some brands over others. You'll just have to see which ones you like. So, really, you'd need some kind of bra to hold the nursing pads in. You really should wear a non- wired bra for support. I had a pump, but never got much out that way. I always got more out by hand. But baby can do the best job with that. I could have gone without the pump. The baby never took a bottle, so the pumping didn't help.

Nursing pads are extremely important and not just for the leaks! When you're breast feeding or pumping, your nipples are drawn out. Mine felt like they were permanently sticking out during the first couple of months. I had to wear pads or everytime my chest bumped up against something, my nipples got rubbed. It hurt so bad! I wore the pads just to keep my nipples protected :-)

My two boys were breast fed and bottle fed. My oldest was given a bottle within and hour of birth (low blood sugar), and my youngest within a week (by me). I pump after every feeding! I did this to stock pile and to ensure a super great supply! I highly recommend you rent a hospital pump for the first month. After that you'll have a better idea of what you need to do. If you plan to be a SAHM and won't need to pump too often, I suggest Medela's hand held single electric pump. It works great and doesn't take up too much space. (I hated the manual pump! Didn't work for me.)

Even if you mean to breast feed exclusively, the pump can be a lifesaver. In my case, I needed to have outpatient surgery to fix failed episiotomy stitches. (don't worry, i was a rare exception, not the rule) I had to put away enough b-milk to keep little one going for three days.

Even if you don't have any hiccups, the pump can let you put away milk so someone else can do a feeding and you can skip a feeding and get a 4 hour nap (priceless) with a newborn.

I never leaked, so pads went unused.
if you do buy bottles, buy one or two, and don't commit to 6 of a particular type. We never had this problem, but I hear babies might refuse a certain type of bottle, but do fine with another one.

good for you for committing to b-feeding.

I'll be different than other moms & say that I've only used nursing bras out of the three.

I did get engorged and had plugged ducts a few times, but using warm water to help release the milk was all I needed to do since my baby was still able to latch on.

I have had to express milk, but not for every day, so I've just been able to get by with hand expression. I learned hand expression from The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding, but I'm sure it's online as well. (Basically I do some circular massage to stimulate let down then "squeeze" it out, moving around the outside if the areola. Don't slide your fingers - roll them.) Hand expression worked better with my second baby. The things I did that made it easier was to express on the other side when my baby was nursing (holding a cup or wide-mouth bottle with my opposite hand). Also, I worked it into my daily routine so my stored supply could build. I expressed every morning. Being able to express 1 oz at one feeding is good.

I never leaked with my first baby, and some with my second baby (only during the first weeks), but not enough to need pads. You can put pressure on your nipple to stop leaking or take the opportunity to catch and sore milk.

I like nursing bras for the ease of public nursing. I bought Yes! bras: http://yesbreastfeeding.com:8080/yesbreastfeeding/viewCat....

Here's some recommendations for the early weeks: Take a babymoon, and just stay at home. (Go braless if that works at the time.) Nurse often and on demand. If people come visit, they need to expect to help and clean, not to be entertained.

Go to Target and get the nursing tanks!! I live in those!

Pump is not necessary if you never plan to be away from the baby for more than an hour for as long as you breastfeed. If you need one cheap, call the LaLeche League and your local health department or WIC office. They sometimes have loaners.
Nipple pads and nursing bras are much more important. The nipple pad is well... as important as a maxipad. Prevents 2 big ugly leaks! The bra is just more convenient. I bought mine at a maternity resale shop so they weren't expensive at all. I think it was just a maternity section of a kids resale shop, actually.

Ok you will need atleast a hand pump. Your breasts will become engorged when your milk comes in so you will need to pump some out if your breasts are too full and baby can't latch on to your nipple. Yes you need nursing pads they are not that expensive the Lansinoh brand ones are the best by the way. See if your insurance company will pay for a breast pump or pay for some of it so you can get a good one. You can probably wait on the electric pump for the first couple weeks. Breastfeeding rough at first but don't give up. Your hospital should have a lactation consultant call her if you need help after you get home from hospital. Make sure she visits you while you are there too. Also I got my hand pump for free in the hospital. You need a nursing bra. One for day and one for night it will not be more comfortable to go braless, your nipples will be sore and the nursing pad help. Also buy some Lansinoh nipple cream its about 10 bucks but you will never have to buy it again and start using it in the hospital. I didn't buy bottles either for the same reasons you haven't and I am glad because I would have given up soo many times the first 2 weeks but am so glad I didn't. Once the soreness was gone it was great. If your hospital offers a breastfeeding seminar take it you learn a lot and get a lot of info to take home with you. Good luck

I think a nursing bra and pads are a must - you will be so happy with your level of comfort while wearing a good nursing bra, especially at night when you are adjusting to nursing and your milk is coming in. That being said, a lot of hospitals will give you a box of nursing pads (along with other "goodies") to take home. Ask your hospital. Or, you can get free samples of some on many websites and those may last you a few weeks. If you don't leak much, you may not need to change them as often. I never leak, but I wear them just as a precaution because you never know!!

Regarding the pump - are you going back to work eventually? If so, wait until a little while before you go back to purchase if you want. We got our pump when our little guy was around a week old and I am so happy we did. It helped me increase my milk supply as I was able to pump after he nursed. I then had plenty of milk to send to day care when I returned to work at 8 weeks. Also, I produced a lot of milk, and on days he wasn't as hungry, I was in pain! I am SO happy I had my pump to relieve myself! I purchased the Medela Freestyle for around $300 (I think) - it was worth every penny. Think of all the money you save on not purchasing formula!!

Good luck!

.... with my 1st child, I got the Avent hand pump manual pump. I think the model is call the "Isis." Anyway, I liked it. I hated the Medela and electric pumps.

But anyway... my daughter, who I breastfed, would NOT take bottles at all.
My 2nd child would.

So you can't predict, how it will go.

But yes, you need breast pads. Initially. As the baby gets older, you will not leak as your breasts adapt to your baby

I did not use a nursing bra. I just used sports bras. And a breast pad in it.

For bottles: I LOVED the "MAM" brand bottles/nipples.
It is BPA free. And does not accumulate air bubbles in it as the baby drinks. My son, loved this bottle.
It is not commonly sold in stores. But you can find it on Amazon.
The MAM bottles are commonly used in Europe.

I'd wait if money is tight. You'll know in the hospital if your milk isn't coming in, and sometimes the hospital will just give you a hand pump (they did for me).

You will definitely need a nursing bra if you plan to go out in public ever. I never needed pads with my first one, and only needed a few with my second. I've never bought bottles. I exclusively breastfed my first, and I was given second-hand bottles with my second. Sometimes the hospital will give you a goody bag that will have pads, bottles, and other accessories. It is perfectly sufficient if you plan to never leave the baby.

All that being said, it is really nice to have the flexibility to leave if you ever want to. But there's no reason to buy all the stuff right away. See how it goes, and buy it if you need it.

I'm so happy to see that you are eager to breastfeed your baby. I've nursed all 3 of mine and can tell you that while it isn't the easiest thing I've ever done, it's the best. As soon as you enter the hospital in labor make sure you request to see a lactation consultant as soon as possible after delivery and keep asking until you see one. If you establish a relationship with a lactation consultant in the hospital, then you can call them when you get home with questions. With my first I had lots of problems and received help from a couple lactation consultants until my daughter was 3 months and finally thriving. Labor and delivery nurses can also help you get started the first few minutes after you give birth.
Personally, I'd hold off on a breastpump and just plan to nurse your baby every 2-3 hours for the first few weeks. You can buy a pump later when you know how often you will need to use it. I didn't even use a pump during the first 6 weeks with my 2nd and 3rd babies and ended up renting a hospital breast pump with my first baby.
You do need 2-3 nursing bras. They don't have to be expensive, just comfortable. I found some nice ones for under $20 at Motherhood, but Target has them too. Buy them a little bigger than you are in your 8th or 9th month of pregnancy to allow for enlargement when your milk comes in. Buy a box of disposable nursing pads or 6-8 washable/reusable pads before you deliver because most people do leak a little between feedings initially. As for your question about colostrum, during day 1-3 after delivery, you will notice a very small amount of yellow liquid before you start producing large volumes of milk. This is EXACTLY what your baby needs for food in its first days. Don't be afraid of low volume you produce, it's just enough for baby. No formula is needed, just feed every 2 hours or whenever she/he acts hungry. The more you feed, the more milk you will make. Also, most pediatricians want to see the baby within 1-2 days after you leave the hospital. Please make sure you go to the pediatrician and have the baby weighed and examined to give you peace of mind. If baby is not losing too much weight (initially they will lose up to 10% of weight at birth and regain it with in 10-14 days), you know it's OK to keep breastfeeding exclusively. Best wishes! R., nurse midwife Mom of 3 of God's greatest blessings

I had the same question - my son was born about 4.5 months ago. I went and ended up buying a pump about a week after he was born. I was lucky and he latched on right away and was a great nurser. I agree w/ other moms to at least get a hand pump. They're inexpensive and it will get you some relief if you need an alternate method, i.e. baby won't latch on. Nursing bra: yes! if you plan on going out in public you need one! your boobs will be huge, your nipples huge, and if you don't wear a bra people will, um. notice. :) if you don't care, then don't worry! nursing pads: yes! oh boy they leak a lot at first. I wasn't sure about needing all of the gear either, so there's my two cents, good luck!

Sure you can hold off on the pump until you have a better sense of what you need. You can rent a hospital grade pump to stimulate production if needed. Please see or line up a lactation consultant and have her on speed dial. Not only is she the best one to help if you have problems (better than the hospital nurses and can come to your home) but they also sell much of what you might need or can at lease advise you.

Target makes GREAT inexpensive nursing bras and tanks. I needed nursing pads at night (sleeping on your breasts can cause you to express milk), and so I needed something to wear.

There is nothing your husband can't go out an buy really quickly. But if I were you I would get 1 nursing tank, a small box of nursing pads (I think those can be returned?), and some lanolin. Or register for this stuff.

I also used My Breast Friend nursing pillow. I hated the boppy. But you can make do with lots of pillows you can stuff where you need them to support baby.