Breast Pump Rentals
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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 ...
Used Medela Pump in Style
Asked by L.P. from Pittsburgh
on December 30, 2011
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Would you buy a Medela Pump In Style that was very gently used (only used a few times a month), that is 8 years old? The owner reports it to be in excellent working c...
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- i was given a pump by a kind lady on here and it was very old but well taken care of....i bet it is older than 8 years....it has been the best pump i have ever had and...
- I personally wouldn't. I wouldn't want to use a stranger's used pump. I would if it was a family member. But if you do choose, then just boil the bottles and the flang...
- absolutely not! here's my reasoning: I pumped for a whole year with my first child. I then pumped again with my 2nd child 3 years later. After about 3 months my pu...
How Much and How Often Do You Pump?
Asked by C.Z. from New York
on September 14, 2008
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Long story short...my 4 week old won't breastfeed so I've been pumping and pumping! I want to exclusively give him breastmilk and hopefully do this for 6 months to a y...
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- My son wouldn't latch on at all when he was born and I pumped for six months. I found that I got so uncomfortable and engorged with milk when I only pumped during the...
- First of all, congrats. Pumping is going to get old quickly and if you want to do so exclusively, you will have to do it at night too- probably 3 or 4 times. That's a...
- I had a similar situation. First, get yourself a better pump. The Medela Symphony is a hospital grade pump which you can rent at Babies R Us or The Upper Breast Side. ...
Breast Pumps
Asked by C.M. from Boise
on October 1, 2008
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Hello, I am looking for a new breast pump. I currently am using a manual pump and I hate it! Before I go out a find a new one I wanted to hear what other moms have us...
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- I had a Medela single electric that I HATED!! It was so loud and obnoxious. I was lucky enough to buy a double electric used from my neighbor, and boy what a differenc...
- I love, love, love my medela pump and go. It had an attachment so you can use batteries, which works out awesome when you are stuch somewhere in the car on a vacation...
- I have a Medela Style and Go, I beleive it is called. Any of the Medela electric pumps are great though.
Breast Pumps
Asked by N.H. from Boston
on July 10, 2010
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Hi Moms
just wanted to know what breast pumps you thought where great and what ones to stay away from.
I am due in nov with son number 2 and I didnt use a pump wit...
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- I also used the Medela Pump in Style with my first and currently using it again with my second and it works great. It's also convenient to use away from home. As a s...
- I really liked the Avent manual pump as well...very portable and not a lot of cleanup!
- I was really happy with my Ameda double pump. A woman who was pumping at the same time I was used two Medela Swings to simulate a double pump. Two were about the cost ...
For Those Moms Who Exclusively Pump
Asked by T.H. from Topeka
on October 24, 2011
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How does this work for you? Do you freeze your milk or leave it in the fridge? Do you have to warm up before you feed? I have not breastfed before so I have lots of qu...
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- I exclusively breastfed/pumped for both babies. I would immediately bag it and put it in the freezer (write the date on there), and then use the oldest milk from the f...
- Hi T., I exclusively pumped for a year and it was HARD, but worth it for me. My son was in the NICU for 3 days when he was born so I thought it was important that h...
- I breastfed for 15 months, exclusively the first year. I hand expressed (no pump) maybe 6 emergency bags and put them in the freezer... the babies only needed to use a...
Breast Pumps
Asked by R.V. from St. Louis
on February 19, 2008
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Can someone please recommend a breast pump for a beginning mother who has never done this before? My daughter is going to try breastfeeding with the new baby but she ...
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- I nursed both of my children until they were 13 months, working full time and traveling for work once they were 6 months+. The key to a successful "pumping" experienc...
- If she is going to be working she will need a double electric pump. The Medela Pump In Style is one of the best. It is very effective and super easy to use. And it ...
- With my first daughter we rented one - you can get them from most hospitals. I am so glad we did because breastfeeding was not for her. We did it for about 6 weeks ...
What Is the Best Breast Pump?
Asked by Y.C. from Dallas
on May 30, 2007
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i need your help mommies! i have a 15 month old and we just found out i'm expecting again. my son has alot of gastrointestinal problems so i decided to breastfeed the ...
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- I used the Medela pump-in-style while working and nursing both of mine and it was great. I bought it used and never had a problem. All the parts can be sterilized. ...
- I used Medela pump in style with all three of my kids. I absolutely loved it. They are around $220-$250 but well worth it.
- I went with Ameda electric double pump (under $150 when I got it). It worked great for my kids and me. No issues with it like back flow which I heard can happen with m...
Breast Pumps
Asked by J.L. from Chicago
on June 2, 2007
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Hi!
I am currently expecting my second child. With my first I did strictly formula feeding and have no regrets as my daugther is happy and healthy. I do understand ...
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- Hi J., I love my Medela - I got the Advanced (around 300) - I love that it has the battery attachment so you don't have to plug in to an outlet...you can also use a...
- I used the Pump n Style and I really liked it! It was fast too. Very easy to get around with. PS Von Maur department stores have a really nice private room you can ...
- Hi J., As a working mom, I'm relieved to have purchased my own pump. I rented for my first son and a few weeks for my 2nd, but the convenience and ease of using th...
Breast Pumps
Asked by C.W. from Minneapolis
on May 14, 2008
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HI to all- i wondering what breast pump you would recomend. i'm not looking to spent a ton of money. i'm a stay at home mom but my baby and i do travel alot to ca (t...
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- Without any hesistation whatsoever...I would recommend the MEDELA. I know there are a few different types-- I think they categorize by color. I bought the lavender o...
- I am not sure what kind of insurance you have, but sometimes they will cover a breast pump. If you call 1-866-milk-mom and talk to Heather she will let you know if yo...
- I pumped with both of my girls (it was too painful for them to nurse after I got home from hospital) and I used a hand pump called Avent. I absolutely loved it and all...
