Aches & Pains: Myself, Ameda
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Breast Pain
Asked by L.V. from Atlanta
on November 5, 2009
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I am breast feeding my 2 week old who is chomping very aggressively on my nipples.I am bleeding, scabbing over and bleeding some more. My scabs are now gone, and I hav...
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- The lactation consultant can help you much more than the doctors. I know what you're going through. It may not be the best thing to pump instead of nursing, but if...
- Hi L., I can relate to that pain ... it was awful when my baby 'bit' a 'hole' in my nipple. The only relief was to use Breast Shells (mine are from Ameda) to hold all...
- Contact your local lactation consultant. You can find them either through your hospital, WIC office, ob, or just find the local chapter of LeLeche League. Unfortunat...
Going Back to Work Need Advice on Breast Pump.
Asked by R.M. from Austin
on April 30, 2009
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Hello ladies, I am going back to work after 8 months of being at home with my boy. He was exclusively breastfed and I am planning on keep on doing it as long as I ca...
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- I am a working mother of two who is currently pumping and I highly recommend the Medala breast pump. It really works teh best. I know that they are ex[ensive, but yo...
- Congratulations on your determination to continue breastfeeding! It's unfortunate that many moms choose not to once they go back to work. An excellent pump brand i...
- No matter what you get they suck batteries! I pumped until my son was 9 months. I found the car plug and pumped in my car. My mileage sucked and I went through a lot o...
Question for Moms That Work Full Time and Breastfeed
Asked by M.S. from Philadelphia
on March 14, 2007
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My son is 3 months old and I just went back to work. I am breastfeeding, so I am pumping at work. I currently have a manual pump and wasn't sure if an electric one w...
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- Good for you! You certainly have much more milk than I have been able to produce - with any of my children! I purchased thru eBay a used Medela electric pump. It'...
- If you are serious about nursing, I would get an electric pump. You can rent them thru the hospital, but get a hospital grade pump. They work great and you will get ...
- An electric pump is definetly faster and I think it hurts alot less, do you really get 10-12 oz how often do you pump? my son is 3 months also and I only get 4-6 oz at...
Returning to Work and Now Have Decreased Supply
Asked by B.S. from Cleveland
on March 16, 2009
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First of all, I apologize for the length of my post. My son is now 8 weeks old. I returned to work at 6 weeks post partum. I am breastfeeding my son and sometimes hav...
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- First, let me tell you good job! Being a mom is work and such a wonderful blessing and you are doing great :) With my daughter, I breastfed for ~3 mos. She was in t...
- I had the same problem last year. My son also slowed down weight gain, and my physician wasn't worried about it. I also ran out of frozen milk, and began mixing bottle...
- First off, GREAT FOR YOU FOR GIVING YOUR CHILD HUMAN MILK!!! There is nothing that even comes close to being healthy for your child except milk designed esp for him, ...
Breastfeeding Help!
Asked by S.G. from Colorado Springs
on February 15, 2008
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I have been breastfeeding my new son for a month now. He is an eager eater and latches on well. However, both my nipples have been cracked since he began nursing. I am...
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- Has breastfeeding always been this painful? If so, I'd be willing to bet that the way your son is latched on is causing your nipple pain. All those things that you've ...
- Hang in there girl! I had the same problem I would cry everytime my baby nursed and I kept on putting Lanesol this kind of brand I got it from Target and it really hel...
- My nipples were extremely sore and I just about cried everytime my baby latched on but once the sucking started the pain went away and I could nurse somewhat comfortab...
Info on Breastpumps
Asked by S.R. from Indianapolis
on September 4, 2007
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I an in the process of researching breastpumps. I have looked at several different websites, read some reviews etc. I was wondering what others recommend. I was not ab...
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- Hello! Congrats on your almost here newest little one!!! My baby just turned 1 last week and I breast fed him for about 8 months. Let me tell you that the Medela Pump ...
- i like the medals. and you will want to try to get eletric duals. my sister liked the advent hand pump that is manual. you can ask in the hostipal for a kit that has...
- I love the Medela Pump In Style and you can get good prices in Ebay, new or used. I would wait until you see how much you might really need it. If it's just occasion...
Another BF and Returning to Work Question
Asked by A.K. from Chicago
on February 12, 2007
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I am returning to work FT at the beginning of March, and have the Medela Advanced Pump in Style. I want to continue exclusively BF my son, and have been pumping once ...
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- I had 3 bags, one for pump, one for bottles to daycare, and a cooler for storage while I was at work. I usually left my pump at work just cause I had so many things t...
- Hi A., I am returning to work this Thursday (agghhh) thus understand your questions. The only advice I can offer is that we have tried the Medela bottles for feeding...
- Hi A. I was pleasantly surprised when I returned to work to find out they offered a lactation room. Disposable equipment and tubing was provided to each mom. The ...
Help! Breastmilk or Formula
Asked by H.A. from Denver
on June 22, 2010
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Hello mamas,
You've always been so helpful with my pregnancy questions, now I have a newborn and need more help!
Okay, I have a 10 day old boy who screams inconsol...
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- Just to touch base on the diaper changing: My son was allergic to WIPES. It was so bad he'd have yeast infection after yeast infection, and his skin would break and...
- ok the other answers are long (as mine probably is) so i'm not reading them and may repeat. diaper changing: if his bum is red he may very likely have a yeast infect...
- if you really want to breastfeed, get in touch with your local la leche league right now. They will help you for free. And for baby diaper rash, I highly recommend...
Pumping Milk
Asked by R.B. from New York
on January 31, 2008
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I'm having trouble pumping milk with my breast pump. It just seems to pull and be somewhat painful, and not express much milk. It also makes my breasts congested and l...
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- R., I am so sorry you are having such a bad experience with pumping. I do not know anything about the pump you are using; however, I would HIGHLY recomend a medila ...
- hi R., it sounds like you're on the right track w/ the different size breast shields. i did a bunch of pumping when my milk supply took a dive when my son was 6months...
- Hi R., Is this a manual pump? I used the Medela Single Automatic pump - it is only $70 and it works great. You should not be worried about the amount expressed - y...
Help! New Mom to Be Looking for Advice.
Asked by M.B. from Toledo
on July 31, 2006
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I'm looking for any advice and recommendations from all of you moms out there. This is our first child and I'm not sure which items I should buy or avoid. I'd particul...
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- Hello M.! Last year we too welcomed our first and I was exactly in your shoes! We didn't know where to begin! I relied on advice from everyone. We spent so much ...
- A book that really helped me alot was 'What to Expect When You're expecting'
- Hi Mindi - I can't give you anything definite about stuff, but some generalities. I've seen bottles out there that are advertised specifically for babies that sw...
