Breast Pump
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When to Pump?
Asked by S.R. from Boca Raton
on September 16, 2006
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I was needing help on trying to get a grasp on the whole breastfeeding and using a breastpump. I plan on breastfeeding my daughter but i would also like to pump so tha...
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- Hi S., the invention of the breast pump was the best thing in the world. I too am a first time mom with a soon to be 6 month old boy. I am not working so what I would ...
- What my doctor advised was to do a full feeding on one side and then pump the other. That way you can be sure that the baby is getting the rich hindmilk. It's quite ...
- It sounds as though you have not given birth yet. If this is the case, my best advice is to relax and let these things happen naturally. I know you want your husband...
Breast Pumps
Asked by A.S. from Memphis
on September 28, 2007
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I am scheduled to have a C-section Oct 9th. I am also wanting to attempt breastfeeding but looking for a good pump that works for when i return - Any suggestions? The...
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- I used the Ameda Purely Yours. It is a double electric pump. It was significantly less expensive than the medela breast pump and supposedly is just as good (accordin...
- Hi A., I don't know how long you were planning to pump for, but if was only for a few months (up to 6), you should consider renting one. Your hospital will be able to...
- A., I spent SOooooo much money on breast pumps when I was breast feeding. I had all kinds of them. I ended up with one that looked kind of like a blood pressure ...
Pumping
Asked by M.A. from Philadelphia
on August 15, 2010
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My daughter is a week old and I've been breastfeeding. I am in such agony though, I'm thinking it's her latch because she demands to be fed just about 10 minutes afte...
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- Hi, M.: Massage your breast while she nurses. Keep your nipples exposed to the air as much as possible so they don't stay wet. Use oil olive on the nipples to keep ...
- I have 3 bf children, with each of them the first few weeks was incredibly painful. The pain was so bad I thought I'd throw up. They were all latching correctly, but...
- I did the same thing for my DD... I just pumped instead of nursing (hand express a little milk first to rub into your nipple to avoid chafing with the pump...) I put h...
Advice on Breast Pump
Asked by M.A. from Dallas
on August 8, 2007
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As a soon-to-be new mom, who plans to return to work 12 weeks after the birth of my baby, I would like to start breast feeding by pumping immediately after my daughter...
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- I pumped exclusively when I started working & used Ameda Purely Yours. It was a great travel pump- came in a backpack & had an insulated bag to keep milk cold. Do ge...
- I used an Ameda electric breast pump and it was soooo loud! I wish I'd not tried to save money and went with a Medela. Surrogates often pump for the babies they de...
- First of all, congrats!!! I used the Medela Pump in Style w/ my daughter and it was fantastic! There were times when I pumped 6-8 times a day and I never had any ...
Manual or Electric Breast Pump????
Asked by D.R. from Tampa
on June 12, 2007
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The one thing I have to buy myself is a breast pump and I can't decide what kind to get. I have been looking at reviews on babycenter.com for different pumps. The el...
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- I'm so glad to see more moms breast feeding!!!! I was shunded because I did even my husband was against it in the begin. The only down fall I see of it now is my lil b...
- Girl I'd go with the electric. I tried manual and didn't work for me. Actually rented one for 6 months which was much better than any storebought. I rented because I k...
- I rented one from the hospital. I only breastfed for 8 weeks also and it worked like a charm. I have a manual one that did not even come close to the electric one.
Pumping More in One Breast than the Other
Asked by E.C. from New York
on April 9, 2009
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Hi-i have a quick question for all you breastfeeding moms. When I pumped this morning one breast pumped 4oz and the other pumped only 2oz. Is this normal? I'm notic...
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- From my experience breastfeeding my 2 children this is perfectly normal. Both of my children favored one breast and I always pumped significantly more from that breast...
- Hi E.! It is definately normal to have more milk in one breast than the other. No worries. Have you tried pumping more on the one breast that doesn't excreet enough mi...
- E., Congratulations and give yourself a big pat on the back. Breastfeeding is difficult, but the best thing you can do for yourself and your baby. You've alread...
To Pump or Not to Pump
Asked by J.G. from Chicago
on June 15, 2009
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Our son was born a week ago and I have been breastfeeding...he seems to be latching on well, his appetite seems good, his weight 4 days after birth was the same as at ...
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- In the very early days, your milk is not completely regulated by the baby's needs. It is partially hormone driven. The baby suckling tells your body to make milk, bu...
- You can pump if you want... after about 2 weeks your breasts will have figured themselves out. I remember saying nearly every day after I had my daughter last summer ...
- Yes to the pump! Especially if you are going back to work. Once you feel the engorgement subsidiing, around week 3-4, you may want to begin routinely pumping at th sam...
Best Type of Breast Pump
Asked by D.M. from Kansas City
on July 22, 2007
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I have been renting my breast pump and would like to purchase one. The prices all vary so much. I liked my Medela pump but of course it is the most expensive. I kno...
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- I hear you about the cost. I rented pumps with both my children because I only planned to nurse for the first few months. Overall I'd have to recommend the Medela. I'd...
- I personally never had success with any pump. I never tried the electrical ones (I've heard Medela is the best) because I just couldn't afford to spend that much mone...
- I used a Medela pump with my first child and I'm currently using an Ameda with my second child. I know you hear how great Medela is but honestly I can't tell the di...
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.
Breast Pump for Occasional Use
Asked by K.E. from Phoenix
on April 25, 2008
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I don't want to spend a lot on a breast pump because I am going to be a stay at home Mom and hope to not have to pump only on occasion. Could anyone recommend a breas...
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- I bought one of those hand held pumps from walmart.. Honestly I didn't have any luck with it! My son is 8 months old and I am still breastfeeding! I have never used ...
- Hi K., I am using the Avent Isis breast pump right now. I used it with my second child and liked it so much that I bought another for my third baby. They range from...
- Even if you think that you are going to only use it occasionally, I personally think that it would be a good idea to invest a little more and get one of the electric o...
