Bad influence: Medela
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Sharing a Breast Pump
Asked by J.V. from Dallas
on December 3, 2007
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My friend gave me her Medela pump after my daughter was born. She used it briefly when her twins were born and insisted I have it because it's such a great pump. I h...
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- I did a bit of research on this a year ago as I was given my aunt's medela pump and contemplated the same as you. Here is what I found and what I did: YES LADIES...
- The breast pump I used was purchased from a friend's sister. I then lent it to my sister in law. Like the other ladies said, just buy new accessories. None of the f...
- I have to agree with the majority on this one. There's nothing wrong with sharing a pump! Sterilize and buy new accesories and that's all you need to do. Congrats ...
Seeking Help Regarding Breastfeeding
Asked by S.K. from Phoenix
on June 3, 2009
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I delivered my baby boy in feb through C-section. My incisions got infected and hence I could not breast feed my son. Since his birth, I got very little milk and his w...
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- S., Please do not feel guilty about not producing enough milk. Lovelace has lactation consultants that you can call for FREE. They also have FREE support groups ...
- Some women just don't produce enough milk. I had that situation and finally had to give up brestfeeding because my daughter was a big baby and required a lot of milk....
- Hi S., Some thoughts. This is coming from a mom who's dealt with breastfeeding issues with two babies and I sympathize !! With my second, I am pumping full time (...
Breastmilk vs Formula: Finances?
Asked by M.A. from Lubbock
on September 1, 2010
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Ok mama's. I'm 36 weeks pregnant with my first baby, and I still can't decide whether or not I want to breastfeed. I'd always said that I would strictly be a formula...
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- Some ways I saved money on formula.. bought at places like Sam's club or Costco.. Sign up on line at manufactors web sites for money saving coupons.. buy powdered vrs...
- I formula fed both of my children since I was physically unable to breastfeed. I am really irritated with all the breastfeeding moms you assume because you formula fee...
- So I dont really have an answer but what it sounds like you need to do is price out the formula and find out how much you would use for 1st year of life, then match th...
Never Really Produced Alot of milk...now Working and Pumping Is Even Harder
Asked by A.C. from Phoenix
on August 26, 2009
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I had my daughter in the beginning of June and didn't get my milk in until about a week. On top of that she didn't latch properly, thus the the milk was coming in ver...
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- I could not breastfeed my first. I was so frustrated. He never latched on well. Pumping seemed to reduce my milk supply instead of build it up. I felt like a failu...
- Hi A., I've had huge challenges with both my children and never had enough milk with either. We've determined it's probably hormonal but because of cost, I couldn't...
- It sounds like your baby has hit a growth spurt. That is always difficult especially when you cannot actually nurse her so she can signal your body to make more milk. ...
Low Breast Milk Supply
Asked by E.M. from Norfolk
on February 26, 2008
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Hi all:
Any advice on how to increase breast milk production? I work full time and have to use a pump. My son does not latch on well and breastfeeding has been too ...
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- My first child had latch issues that made me miserable until I read a little secret in a book. As you bring baby to your breast, make sure that your nipple is pointin...
- I was told I would not be able to bf my son, but I did until he was 4 years old. What helped me was a Traditional Medicinal tea, available at safeway or wherever tea ...
- E., I know your frustration. I have 3 and breast feeding for all was a challenge. My first didn't latch well, I was so stressed and we only nursed for 3 months. ...
Breastfeeding and Homones
Asked by P.M. from Boston
on January 8, 2008
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Hi everyone I just came home from the hospital, I had a baby by c-section on Friday. She's a peanut she's under 6 pounds. My milk has come in and my breasts/nipples hu...
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- Hello P., I had a baby about 3 1/2 weeks ago and faced some of the same stresses you had. My son latched on right away, however after a few days of feeding my breast...
- Hi, P., I had a very similar experience just 5 weeks ago! My little one was biting at my nipples and had a really hard start to breast feeding. I got so confused ...
- Don't give up! If only they told you that breastfeeding was harder than birth. I had two cracked nipples from blisters that never healed. I ended up with an infecti...
