Breast Pump: Myself, Ameda
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Ameda vs Medela Pump
Asked by M.S. from San Francisco
on July 27, 2008
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I bought the Ameda pump and have only been able to pump a maximum of 1.5 oz with it, regardless of when I pump. I'm wondering if the Medela Pump N Style would pump mo...
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- I excusively expressed with both my kids. I used an Ameda hospital grade pump that I rented from El Camino Hospital when I had my son last June. After two months o...
- I use the Medela pump and I am very happy with the amount of milk I've been able to pump. I am back to work now and pump twice a day. I can get 3-5oz. out of each brea...
- I rented the hospital grade Maedela pump and had trouble pumping, but it had nothing to do with the pump. It was my lack of flow. The doc put me on reglan, an acid ref...
Which is the best breast pump to buy?
Asked by K.B. from Columbus
on April 21, 2008
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Any suggestions on what bottles to use with the Lansinoh Double Electric Breast Pump? OR any suggestions on what Breast Pump to purchase? THANKS!
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Breast Pumps
Asked by N.E. from Scranton
on August 7, 2009
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Does anyone have any suggestions on breast pumps? As far as what to look for, type, brand etc..?
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- I completely agree that you have to get a Medela pump. I think the model depends on your pumping needs. If you are looking for an occasional pump you will do fine with...
- Don't buy a cheap one. Also get one that can do both breasts at the same time, this will help you to get more out at the same time. It's sometimes hard to get the seco...
- I have a Medela Pump In Style and I love it. I don't have experience with any others, so I can't compare it to anything, but it works well. I bought the hands free br...
Breast Pumps
Asked by S. from Dallas
on April 16, 2006
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Hi,
I would like recommendations for breast pumps. Anybody who has had a good experience please reply! I breastfed my first two, and used an inexpensive single pu...
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- Go with a Medela Pump in style. They are expensive (around 250 i think) but they are worth every penny. I had one when my preemie son was in the hospital and then co...
- S., MEDELA!! They are the best by far! I got a cheaper one with our first child, and it didn't work that well. We decided to try Medela, and I couldn't believe h...
- I bought a Medela Pump in Style with my 2nd child and used it again for my 3rd. It worked great! I love this dual breast pump. I have tried others and they were eit...
Breast Pump
Asked by N.M. from Omaha
on December 15, 2008
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My husband and I just went and registered at BabiesRus and I was wondering if I should register for a breast pump right away and hope that breast feeding works for me ...
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- I too agree in having your doctor write a perscription, and I also agree that a pump-in- style by medela is the best non-hospital grade pump there is!! I have had bo...
- I would recommend waiting and seeing how breastfeeding goes. You or your son may have special needs that will determine what kind of pump would work best. Also, your ...
- If you plan on exclusively breastfeeding, I wouldn't think you'd need a pump. If you want to pump on a regular basis, though, go for it- but get an electric dual one!...
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 ...
Breast Pumps
Asked by C.O. from New Orleans
on August 27, 2006
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I am a mother of a darling 2 year old boy, and am trying to conceive again. My heart is in providing breast milk until my children are at least one year old. The pro...
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- My daughter was not gaining enough at 10 wks old. She weighed 12 pounds and was 10 at birth. I have implants and was using a nipple shield, so either could have caus...
- I had the dual Medela and it was great, really quick. On the lack of milk, I didn't lactate as well with my first child as I did with the second. Our living situation...
- The Medela pump is supposed to be one of the best available. However, several lactation consultants have told me that pumping is not as good as the real thing. The pum...
Breast Pump
Asked by A.J. from Chicago
on June 23, 2007
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I'm pregnant and due with my first baby August 1. I'm planning on breastfeeding, but would like to buy a breast pump for when I return to work. With so many differen...
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- Congratulations A.. I've used the Medela Pump in Style for both my girls and I would highly recommend it. It comes in it's own bag that doesn't look like a breast pump...
- Hi A. Congrats on your new baby, and that you've decided to breastfeed! I will only recommend the Medela Pump in Style. I used it for all 3 of my kids while I worke...
- Congrats!! Just so you know you can borrow a pump from your local WIC office or rent one from the hospital that you deliver at. Most update their models as they beco...
Breast Pump
Asked by A.W. from Chicago
on May 18, 2009
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I'm looking for suggestions and things to steer clear of where breast pumps are concerned. I will most likely be going back to work full time after 3 months and would...
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- I used the Ameda Purely Yours and it lasted through breast feeding four kids at least one year. I did have a breast shield crack at some point and I called and they ov...
- Hi A., I just finished breastfeeding my second child with an Ameda Purely Yours breast pump. While it didn't come with a bag, I used the black bag that I received ...
- A.: there are a number of choices.... rental or buying is the first decision... there are three manufacturers... medela, ameda egnell and now hygeia. ...
Breast Pumps
Asked by J.D. from Bloomington
on March 30, 2011
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I'm looking for advice on the best breast pumps. With my previous pregnancy (over 5 years ago) I used one of the medulla brest pumps, which worked great, but I really ...
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- I've got a Medela Pump In Style (the backpack one) that I'd be happy to part with. I was going to sell it on Craigslist anyway. $75 is my asking price. I used it ma...
- My Medela Pump N Style was the best $279 I ever spent. Worth every penny. I bought it 7 years ago and still going strong on fourth kid. Don't know what it costs these...
- I know that some people get creeped out by this, but you could buy a used medella. Short of a hospital grade pump, they are the best. You could buy all new tubing an...
