Aches & Pains: Myself, 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...
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...
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...
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. ...
New Breastfeeding Mom Going Back to Work
Asked by M.K. from Salt Lake City
on September 16, 2008
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I am a new mom of a 3 week old boy which I am currently breastfeeding. But I plan on going back to work here in about a week or two and I will be working about 7 to 8 ...
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- First of all congrats on your new baby boy! I myself had a son in June, and I also breastfeed. I went back to work in august and have been able to maintain breast feed...
- M., By law your company must give you breaks to pump. They must also provide a clean, private place for you to pump. Your pumping breaks are not to be deducted from...
- M. I am not sure what your employer will think about it but most of the new moms I know are just honest with them and tell them they need a twenty minute break to pum...
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...
Going Back to Work Need Advice on Breastfeeding/pumping!!!
Asked by S.F. from Chicago
on October 23, 2007
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ok, so i am going back to work in a little less than 2 weeks. my dd will be 8 weeks old and is exclusively breast fed, she loves it. it has been difficult getting he...
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- the day care should not be throwing any of the milk out. If you have a little more than you need for one day, it can get used the next day. Here is how I did this. ...
- You can find a lot of help (and support) at http://forums.lalecheleague.org.
- I had an "avent" pump and the bottles are perfect for breast fed babies (the pump is like $50 at kroger or walmart) and the bottle nipples are shaped as a mothers brea...
2 Month Old Wont Take a Bottle, HELP I Have to Go Back to Work Soon....
Asked by J.M. from Minneapolis
on March 18, 2008
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I am wondering what has worked for other moms? Or if anyone HAS gone back to work with their child not taking a bottle - What happened?
My 2 month old son continues t...
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- Babies tell us exactly what they want and your baby wants you! Is there any way you can put off going back to work? I know it's hard (been there, done that) but what...
- My daughter has never taken a bottle, so good luck. Maybe he's trying to tell you something. Is there possibly a way that you could work from home at least part-time...
- Try not to panic, to talk to a real person try calling La Leche League. My 4th child did not nurse for the first month of his life, we fed him with an eye dropper, cup...
