Aches & Pains: Medela
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Medela Manual Breast Pump
Asked by C.J. from McAllen
on February 27, 2009
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Hi, we were going to buy an electric, but spent too much on the baby clothes and decor. So now I have this manual one. The baby isn't born yet, but I heard you could "...
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- For me, the manual breast pump was very frustrating and discouraging (it was not the medela). I used a manual breast pump with my first child and gave up on the whole...
- Request a lactation consultant and an electric pump at the hospital. ASAP. Get an electric pump. Rent it (Woman's Work in Houston rents them) or buy an Ameda pump....
- Hi, Just do not give up, get lots of help, cry if it hurts because it will. Don't let non-breastfeeders discourage you. Get in touch with LeLEche they will come t...
In Pain!! Help!!
Asked by A.D. from Dallas
on August 17, 2006
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I have 2 cracked nipples and am stressing out about it - I don't want to stress myself into drying up - I've done that before.
I got some Lanisoh with some advice fr...
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- Has your doctor ruled out the possibility of a yeast infection in the nipple? Cracks very easily lead to this. I had this a couple of times, exactly like you are des...
- Get some "Soothies" in the baby aisle at Walgreens and wear them all the time when you are not nursing - they were a miracle for me.
- A., I had a lot of problems myself nursing at first, and what helped me was using a nipple shield while nursing (if still trying to nurse) or better yet, pumping for ...
Breast Pain When nursing..thrush?
Asked by K.H. from Albany
on June 14, 2008
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My daughter is 4 weeks old and has thrush. I have had pain when breastfeeding for a while. And honestly, I do not find it very enjoyable at all because it is so uncomf...
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- I just healed a case of thursh NATURALLY in about 3 days. Those creams and meds are very unhealthy for you and your baby. 1. RAW ORGANIC APPLE CIDER VINEGAR- pour...
- Nursing isn't always easy...and in the beginning or during thrush it is painful...if you can get through this, I really think you will grow to love and cherish this ti...
- K.- Do not give up! My daughter just turned one and it is the one experience that I thought I would not be interested in carrying on for so long. When I first start...
What Is the Pain on Stomach After C-section?
Asked by C.C. from Richmond
on February 13, 2008
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I had a c-section on Feb 1st. Of course I know I will feel sore on the inside like i did 1 million sit ups but my stomach is so sore between my belly button and the i...
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- I had two c-sections. It took six months before the "pain" was not noticeable. Last July, I had an emergency hysterectomy. I still have pain. Everyone heals at a d...
- HI C.! You have my sympathy! I've had 2 c-sections, the most recent one in August 2007. It is most likely just your body healing, just take it easy, because you'r...
- Congratulations!! I gave birth to twin girls at 37 weeks by c-section two years ago. You should probably give your doc a call and describe what you are feeling. It ...
Breastfeeding Pain
Asked by R.F. from Dallas
on June 28, 2006
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I have a 3 week old girl, and breastfeeding has not come easy to us. It's not totally comfortable yet - the left side still hurts a little but the right side has basi...
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- I am a first time mom of a 20 month old and went through a lot to breastfeed my child. I hired a lactation consultant and she came to my home, and here are some of th...
- Hi R., Hang in there. It DOES get better. Until then get SOOTHIES which are gel breastpads that you use to heal your nipples. THIS WORKS. I could not have made if wit...
- I just wanted to say, good job, R.! I've got a four month old who's been exclusively breastfed and boy, was it hard at the beginning! My five year old and I didn't see...
Nursing Pain
Asked by R.S. from Provo
on February 6, 2008
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My baby was born five days ago and my breasts are SO SORE! I'm not sure if it is just engorgement or not because they are still hard after he nurses. They aren't get...
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- CONGRATULATIONS! If he is latching on, it should not hurt. If you feel you are engorged, I would express a bit before you nurse, this will help latch on. you will b...
- I didn't see anyone else recommend these. I got these things called "soothies" from walgreens. These are super awesome for sore cracked nipples. I just had my da...
- Rechelle, Try pumping before he nurses for a bit to sofen up your breasts and see if that helps him get more milk out. If you are still feeling engoreged after pump...
Nipple Pain Just Started After 8 Months of Nursing!
Asked by D.C. from Portland
on August 7, 2008
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This is my third child and after the initial pain faded to nothing it has come back with a vengeance! I'm thinking about weaning and I would really rather not! But hol...
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- If it's a searing, burning pain that feels something like having a knife stabbed into your nipple and deep into your breast, it's thrush. (Sorry for the clarity, but t...
- It might be an infection. See your dr.
- I just thought I would add my input... I have nipple pain for about 3-5 days when I am ovulating or right before i ovulate. Other people get it during their period...
C-section Care
Asked by K.G. from Minneapolis
on September 24, 2010
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Just got my staples out this morning. Now I'm home with the family and more pain than I thought I could be in! I am taking the pain medication, but it doesn't seem to ...
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- I had 4 C-Sections and I'm allergic to most pain meds. I used moist heat and I held a pillow across my belly for support when it hurt the worse. Both of those things...
- Hi K., Pain is basically inflammation and possibly infection. I use some amazingly safe, simple, and effective natural oil products to deal with that. Let me know if y...
- Call the Dr. When I had mine out I felt no pain and felt totally supported. I would just call to make sure nothing is wrong. Don't carry anything and be careful unt...
Breast Milk Storage and Adiri Bottles When I Go Back to Work
Asked by L.N. from Dallas
on March 27, 2008
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I'm almost 7 months pregnant, and I am planning to breastfeed. When I go back to work after the baby is born, I plan to pump during the day so he can take breastmilk ...
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- If your baby will be using all your pumped milk at daycare, you can just pump into the bottles that he will drink from. But if you have a good supply of milk and want...
- Hi L.! I did not breastfeed thanks to pre-eclampsia causing me to be too big..yes it is possible, don't let them say otherwise, and my second child just was not int...
- I had the Medela In Style and most standard size bottles will fit onto the pump. My baby wouldn't nurse at the breast, so I pumped 100% of the time for seven months. ...
Breastfeeding Help!
Asked by N.M. from Omaha
on May 15, 2009
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I am a mother of a 5 day old beautiful girl. I didn't receive a lot of help at the hospital about breastfeeding. I know the basic hold for feeding and that the latch...
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- You many want to see if your hospital offers breastfeeding consultants. There are usually nurses trained to help with this. You can also look into seeing if there is...
- Hi, N.! I highly suggest you contact a lactation consultant as soon as possible. Although many people think breastfeeding should come naturally, it really doesn't....
- First of all call the hospital and get set up with a lactation consultant. They are wonderful people and they can work with you on latch on and positioning. Second, ...
