After Maternity Leave: Ameda
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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 ...
Breastfeeding/pumping - Going Back to Work - Need Advice
Asked by S.J. from St. Louis
on July 16, 2010
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I nursed my first for 6 months. With this baby, I will only be home 6 weeks and will have to return to work. I am determined to continue pumping for at least 4 addit...
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- You can definitely do it. I highly recommend Medela's pump in style if they still make it. I used it for 11 months pumping at least 6 times/day with my son. It ...
- The advice you have gotten is great. I have 2 things to add. You'll need to buy bra liners to help with the leaking. Pump and store as much as possible right n...
- I used a medela pump and it works great and is very quiet. They are pricey but worth it. I went back to work between 3-4 months after my kids were born. I pumped tw...
Going Back to Work Soon, Need to Start Storing Breastmilk for Daycare
Asked by Y.B. from Los Angeles
on February 29, 2008
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I have a 2 month old daughter and will be returning to work in a few weeks. I have been breastfeeding her successfully but there is not enough milk to store any extra...
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- Your supply is highest between 1-5 am. I pump every night at 1 and get four ounces with my Medela Pump in Style. If your daughter breast feeds every three hours, she ...
- I used to get up in the middle of the night between feedings and pump and then store that milk. At first, I didn't get much but after a little while, I was getting ab...
- My lactation consultant said you should have four-4 oz. bottles for each day you are working. What worked for me was to pump 15 min. BEFORE I nursed my son. I was co...
Baby Refuses the Bottle
Asked by M.D. from Denver
on June 12, 2008
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I have a 3 month old daughter who I have been solely breastfeeding. I will be returning to work full time in about 6 weeks and my daughter refuses to take the bottle....
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- My son did the same thing. I found out afterwards that 3 months old was too late to be introducing the bottle, but I didn't have a real reason to introduce it earlier ...
- i had to "trick" my son by slipping him the bottle when he would fall asleep nursing. it took about a week, but it worked.
- Hey M.! I had a little bit of a similar situation, except my son would take a bottle at home or at grandmas but wouldn't at the daycare. Your little one is probably ...
Breastpump Advice
Asked by D.P. from New York
on February 13, 2008
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I am the mother of a 6 month old boy and have recently returned to work as a full-time lawyer. I am still exclusively breastfeeding, and am pumping 3 times a day at w...
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- I too used the Medela Pump In Style Advanced when I went back to work and can definitely relate to being tired of lugging it back and forth (still doing it 5 months la...
- Get the hospital grade pump. First, you are very lucky that you get the chance to pump 3xs at work. I am lucky if I get a break at all. Sometimes I cannot take my lunc...
- Hi! I am definitely impressed! My son would never take a bottle after he had to go back in to go under a bililight at 6 days old. Well, I had a medela at home, and ...
Help Choosing Breastpump.....manual....electric....dual....yikes
Asked by N.A. from Cincinnati
on October 4, 2008
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I seriously need some help choosing a breast pump, i am fairly new to the website so bare with me!! I'm not too sure which type will work best for me and my baby to b...
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- I LOVED the Medela Pump in style advanced. I went back to work after 3 months and it worked well for me until I stoped around 10-11months. Good luck!
- I want to let you know that Medela is the way to go. I rented the Medela Symphony electric breast pump from the hospital after I delivered and it worked wonderful. I...
- Hi N., Medela dual electric is the best pump hands down. I have 3 children. With my first I tried all kinds of pumps but once I found Medela my life was so much eas...
Trouble Pumping
Asked by C.R. from Dallas
on August 29, 2006
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Hello mamas, I have a 7 month old baby boy whom I nurse. I would like to get a part-time job but my problem is pumping! I do not have trouble with my milk supply, I ...
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- Hi C., I have a couple of suggestions/comments. I recently went back to work and have 2 boys…a 4 Month old and a 22 Month old and am pumping at work. I use an Ameda...
- I have an electric pump that I would like to sell if you are interested in buying. I used to think that buying a used pump was not appropriate or perhaps even unsanita...
- Try pumping on one side while nursing him on the other if you can - don't know if that would be too difficult with a manual pump but it can produce more! L.
Breast Pump Advice
Asked by S.W. from Salt Lake City
on March 30, 2009
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I am due to have a baby soon and would like to try breastfeeding and I am looking for a good pump. There are so many out there I have had a hard time deciding which on...
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- I have a Medela. You can either get it in a back pack or purse type bag. Very easy to use and I have had mine for both of my girls (3 years and 10 months. Good lukc ...
- I used a Medela pump and it worked well. I would recommend checking with your health insurance. It paid for most of mine.
- My best suggestion is to rent a Medela pump from a medical supply. They will even deliver it to you for free. You will get the best machine which will make pumping e...
