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Good Breast Pump
Asked by T.T. from Peoria
on October 1, 2008
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I am due to have my second child in early November and am looking for an afordable breast pump. I have looked into alot of the name brands but alot of them do not hav...
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- I purchased a Medela Pump in Style from Memorial Hospital's medical supply store. It's a great pump and it works just like the industrial strength ones used in the hos...
- I breast feed all three of mine and pumped while at work. The only pump that I found that would keep up was the Medela brand. If you have a hard time with your milk ...
- I rented a pump from the hospital contact when my first were born. This time around, i bought a Lansinoh pump from Target.com The reviews mostly said that the dials ...
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...
What Breast Pump Is the Best?
Asked by J.B. from Las Vegas
on September 27, 2006
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Hi! I am looking for advice on what breast pump works the best. I am pregnant with my 2nd child and want a good quality pump. I had the manual Advent Isis hand pump an...
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- Ok, you got a lot of responses and I just don't have time to look through to see if anyone said this yet, but you may want to (hope it's not too late) check with your...
- I too hated the isis pump. This time I got the medela single battery/electric pump, it was only $65 compared to the double pumps and works great! I exclusively breastf...
- J.- I have and still am, using the Ameda manual pump. When I was pumping with my first son, I had no clue about pumps and just went and picked one out. I was fortunat...
Seeking Breast Pump Recommendations
Asked by L.J. from Atlanta
on March 7, 2007
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My baby is 3 weeks old and I have been using a hospital rented Medela Symphony electric double breast pump. I will on the market to buy my own electric pump within the...
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- The owner of our company bought me a very expensive one for my baby shower and I didn't like it too well. A friend told me she had bought a $20 double pump from Walmar...
- Hi L., I have a 3 year old and a 15 month old. I used the Ameda Purely Yours recommended to me by a friend with children the same ages. She used hers for 18 months ...
- Congratulations on your new baby! Having a baby and being a new mom has been pure bliss for me and I hope you experience the same thing! When my baby was born six ...
A Good Breast Pump ?
Asked by J.L. from San Diego
on February 25, 2008
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I am looking for a good affordable dual breast pump. I am currently 7 months preggo and plan on breastfeeding along with pumping and bottle feeding. I really want the ...
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- I rented a breast pump from the hospital for the first few weeks until I knew I was going to be breastfeeding for a long time and needed to buy my own pump. It wasn't...
- The Medela is the best portable dual pump I know of. Try checking at children's resale shops or Craigs list, E-bay, friends, etc. Don't be freaked if it's second han...
- Did you know you can rent breast pumps from medical supply stores? I rented a hospital grade pump when our son was born and it worked great.
Good Breat Pumps
Asked by E.G. from Daytona Beach
on November 24, 2007
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I'm due for the 2nd baby at the end of March and wanted to give breat feeding a shot again, last time I didn't produce enough quick enough so this time I'm going to ge...
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- Congratulations.... Funny I seem to be jealous of pregnant woman... I loved being pregnant and after my daughter I am sad to say I am not having anymore... Howeve...
- If you want a good one, rent the pump in the hospital is like $ 40.00 per month they are the best. Actaully if you want buy it, Medela is the best brand and they are e...
- A working mom should use something like the Medela professional. Fast, efficient, and really gets the job done. It's expensive, but compared to the hand pumps and othe...
Need Help Choosing a Breast Pump!
Asked by J.R. from Philadelphia
on March 15, 2008
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I am expecting my first child and need help choosing a breast pump for my registry. I plan to breastfeed and am not sure if and when I will be returning to work. I w...
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- I recommend any Medula product. I have the travel backpack version and I am currently pumping for my second child. It is dual which works great to get the most milk. ...
- As a nurse and lactation educator and a mom, I highly recommend the Medela Pump in Style, so much so, that soon I will renting them to moms!!
- I have the Medela (the shoulder bag one) and loved it. I plan to use it with my next baby (due in July) and right now my sister is getting lots of use out of it. It iu...
Seeking a Reccomendation on a Breast Pump
Asked by C.R. from San Diego
on April 2, 2008
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Hello mommies. My daughter just turned one month old today and I think it's time to start pumping. I intend to breastfeed the majority of the time but I'm beginning ...
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- Everyone is suggesting the medela pump, which I know is good brand. I started out with a gerber handpump, which didn't produce what I was expecting(I'd never buy a han...
- Honestly, I don't know the exact model I have... but it's a Medela electric pump. Retails for close to $300. I actually was very fortunate and am borrowing it from a f...
- I love the Medela Pump in Style. My lactation specialist recommended it. I had purchased a manual pump, but after using one at the hospital, I found out quickly this...
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...
Joining Us in Bed & Milk Supply
Asked by M.C. from Washington DC
on July 3, 2008
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I actually have two issues I want to send out about. I guess I know the answers somewhat, but would love some support in implementation.
First - I've gotten into th...
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- Unfortunately, I cannot comment on your second question as I did not have to return to work after my children were born so I was able to continue a breastfeeding sched...
- No advice, but I wanted to commisetate. My 3 month old son does the same thing--wakes up around 2:30am for feeding, goes back to sleep beautifully, then wakes up arou...
- I wouldn't worry about her forming a habit at such an early age. I do it with my daughter who is 5 months so I can get some more rest and so she doesn't wake up her 4...
