Birth Plan: Ameda
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**Shopping List ?'S** I Plan on Breastfeeding Can I Hold off on the Breast Pump?
Asked by S.2. from Flagstaff
on April 6, 2011
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This is my 1st baby and I know sometimes breast feeding doesn't go as planned. So, I'm wondering should I invest in a breast pump now before she's born to have on hand...
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- Sure you can hold off on the pump until you have a better sense of what you need. You can rent a hospital grade pump to stimulate production if needed. Please see or...
- I had the same question - my son was born about 4.5 months ago. I went and ended up buying a pump about a week after he was born. I was lucky and he latched on right a...
- I'm so happy to see that you are eager to breastfeed your baby. I've nursed all 3 of mine and can tell you that while it isn't the easiest thing I've ever done, it's ...
Breast Pump Recommendations???
Asked by N.H. from Los Angeles
on February 11, 2008
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Purely Yours Breast Pump by Ameda or Pump In Style by Medela? I am expecting my second child in a few months & have to work almost immediately after & have no doubt ab...
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- I'm not speaking from experience here because I'm 9 months pregnant with my first, but I just went to a breastfeeding class last night and the instructor said that the...
- Hi N., I searched high and low when I was pumping with my first baby. I had a hospital grade Medela that I had rented and that thing felt like it was ripping off m...
- I have used both and they are both great pumps! I lean more towards the Medela, it has less parts to deal with and the bottles seem to be bigger and able to hold more ...
Insurance Coverage for Breast Pump
Asked by M.A. from Dallas
on July 19, 2007
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I just read an article that some insurance plans cover the cost of a breat pump. Has anybody had any luck with an Aetna choice plan? If you have been able to get the...
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- I only had my flex spending cover it, so it was tax deductable. Even then I had hard time. If you are looking for a used Medula in a back pack email me, as I am about ...
- Congrats on your baby! I do not know about coverage but I have a medela breast pump for sale. you can purchase new parts to it (breast shields etc.) at any hospital o...
- I also went to Harris for my pump and got it tax free with MD perscription. they are so great there ALSO if you buy a used one check out these "comfort" design breast ...
Breast Pumps
Asked by A.H. from Salinas
on January 21, 2010
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I plan on breastfeeding if my baby will of course but I know I'll have to go back to work while I'm still breastfeeding. Any recommendations on good breast pumps and ...
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...
Any Good Breast Pumps?
Asked by K.S. from Chicago
on February 7, 2008
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I'm having my first child in april and I'm wondering what kind of breast pump to get. I plan to return back to work after the baby is born. There's so many different k...
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- The Medela Pump in Style is great. I bought one in 2004 after my first daughter was born, went back to work and pumped until she was 1. Then I got it out after my se...
- The Medela electric double pumps are the best but quite expensive (@$200-$300!!). See if you can get one used from a friend and just buy new hoses and shields at a ph...
- I have the Medela pump in style, it was like $300 but well worth it, I can pump both sides at the same time in like 15 min, and you can plug it in, use batteries or bu...
Breastfeeding Advice
Asked by S.H. from Louisville
on June 13, 2010
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So I'm 6 1/2 months pregnant with a baby girl and I plan on trying to exclusively breastfeed her at least for the first couple of months. I was wondering what are the ...
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- I found that nipple shields (only a few dollars at Target) were very helpful after a couple of days of painful blisters and failed attempts. I personally have very fl...
- Here are the essential items you need to successfully breastfeed: your breasts and a baby. :-) While it's good to get a lot of advice, and I'm sure there is some in...
- Congratulations on the baby and on choosing the healthiest start to her life! Breastfeeding is really easy and inexpensive. All you really need to buy is a good nurs...
Need Advice About Breast Pumps
Asked by E.K. from Tampa
on August 19, 2009
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Hi. This is my first pregnancy and I am looking for some advice about breast pumps. I am already at home, and will remain at home once I have our son. I plan to bre...
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- I had the same use/need requirements that you have with my first son (he is now 2). I used the Avent manual hand pump. I found it very easy to use and could get milk...
- It''s been a while; but once your milk comes in, and you must drink plenty of water to keep the supply, you won't need a pump...you'll express right into an empty bott...
- After being a SAHM to three and breast feeding I would say I love the Medela. This company makes really nice pumps. I worked in Postpartum for a few years in between...
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.
Gift Idea's
Asked by K.L. from Lexington
on May 23, 2008
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Ok, so I am having trouble thinking up a small gift idea for my daughter's step-mom. She just gave birth to a little girl and I am wanting to get a present for her. ...
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- One of my favorite gifts was a gift certificate for a pedicure and a massage. I had to wait on the massage due to my c-section but the pedicure was heaven since I cou...
- how about an offer to do a few loads of laundry, so the new mom can catch a nap while the baby sleeps, instead of feeling like she must do the wash? or a few pre-cooke...
- I think a Willowtreee Figurine of a mother and baby would be a perfect gift. I always give one, at the hospital, to my daughters when they have babies. It is persona...
