Back Pain: 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...
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 ...
Underwire Bras and Pregnancy
Asked by R.C. from Minneapolis
on June 21, 2007
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Hi,
I heard that I shouldn't wear an underwire bra during pregnancy or while nursing as it may interfere with my milk production. Any truth to this? If so, here i...
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- I have worn an underwire since I was fifteen and through 3 pregnancies and a total of 3 years of nursing and had no problems I started out as a 34 DD and have ended up...
- Don't know much about underwire, but I've found the best place to get nursing bras is birthandbaby.com. Not sure, but I bet she'd have some in your size! (and at onl...
- Don't worry about wearing an underwire, as long as the bra fits. If the wires are cutting into a portion of your breast tissue (instead of wrapping around the outside...
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. ...
Friend Needs Help - Painful Hard Nipples During Pregnancy
Asked by J.A. from Stockton
on June 6, 2008
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I have a friend who is 5 months pregnant and about 6 weeks ago her nipples starting getting extremely hard and painful. It happens about every 20 minutes, worse when ...
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- im sorry i have never hurd anything like this or to this extent has she tried water keeping a worm damp cloth on them at all and if she can still sleep on her tummy o ...
- I manage a medical spa in Redding, CA and my husband and I are organic farmers. As an extension of our farm I make a line of therapeutic essential oil products and I ...
- First, try sleeping with a hot water bottle. Wear a t-shirt, and put the hot water bottle under the t-shirt to hold it in place. Second, protect the nipples from a...
How Long Will the After-pregnancy Belly "Hang Around"?
Asked by A.V. from Seattle
on May 31, 2008
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Hello ladies!
I just had my second child last week, another C-section. My first child is 3 1/2 years old and I cannot remember how long it took my uterus and belly ...
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- I don't know how long it takes, I think it depends on each pregnancy...with my son I gained a ton of weight and it took me a year to get it all off and my belly never ...
- I just started to fit in my loose jeans at 7 weeks post partum and I have been walking/running a bit. I think strength training with cardio is the key - you need both....
- I have heard after having a c-section it takes about a month or so to get everything to look unpreggo. I havent had one I have had natural but I have a girlfriend who...
First Pregnancy... Want Help with Sore and Itching Nipples!
Asked by A.H. from Longview
on December 20, 2008
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I am 5 months pregnant this week. Approximately a week ago my nipples have started swelling up, hurting even more than usual (which is constant anyway), and ITCHING! ...
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- Lanolin, no matter which brand is a miracle worker for this issue. I had similar issues when I was pregnant. I also found a bra that was seamless to wear. It was made ...
- Lansinoh breast cream!!!! You'll love it before the baby comes and love it even more after! But I would suggest using breast pads with it or rubbing it in well. It ...
- A good lotion should help ease the itching. A&D ointment or Aveeno lotion is what I would choose. I also had to change bras or go braless as much as possible during ...
Maternity Support Belt
Asked by K.L. from San Francisco
on November 14, 2009
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Hi! I am on my 8th month of pregnancy! Its my first and having a bit of back pain already.
Just wanted to ask if you would have any recommendation on a good pregna...
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- Someone just recently posted a similar question; however, I believe she was having a lot of pressure in her abdomen. I also had back pain during my pregnancy and found...
- K., As a physical therapist I have only had luck with the Materinity SI-LOC brace and the Mother-to-be brace. These can be found at www.optp.com. Good luck! C. ...
- Hi K.! Congratulations on your pregnancy! I can both sympathize & empathize with your lower back pain. There's one particular product that I really like & recommen...
BPA And Breast Pump Preference
Asked by S.J. from Milwaukee
on April 13, 2008
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Reading a couple other posts on here recently is making me wonder about a few things. I'd LOVE some thoughts and info from you moms out there!
1. Avent bottles ap...
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- hello, I exclusively pumped with my two children and LOVED the Medela backpack pump in style. Check out ebay for a retailer that sells them sealed new in the box - A L...
- i have used both and HATED the medela pump-in-style. the avent was much better in terms of comfort, let-down, etc. i was left bruised by the medela! also the avent ...
- I used a Medela pump, and loved it. I used it daily for a year, and it wasn't until the very end (thankfully), that it finally wore out. I definitely felt that I got...
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.
