Breastfeeding & Work: Babies 'R' Us
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Going Back to Work Need Advice on Breast Pump.
Asked by R.M. from Austin
on April 30, 2009
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Hello ladies, I am going back to work after 8 months of being at home with my boy. He was exclusively breastfed and I am planning on keep on doing it as long as I ca...
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- I am a working mother of two who is currently pumping and I highly recommend the Medala breast pump. It really works teh best. I know that they are ex[ensive, but yo...
- Congratulations on your determination to continue breastfeeding! It's unfortunate that many moms choose not to once they go back to work. An excellent pump brand i...
- No matter what you get they suck batteries! I pumped until my son was 9 months. I found the car plug and pumped in my car. My mileage sucked and I went through a lot o...
Breast Milk Storage and Adiri Bottles When I Go Back to Work
Asked by L.N. from Dallas
on March 27, 2008
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I'm almost 7 months pregnant, and I am planning to breastfeed. When I go back to work after the baby is born, I plan to pump during the day so he can take breastmilk ...
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- If your baby will be using all your pumped milk at daycare, you can just pump into the bottles that he will drink from. But if you have a good supply of milk and want...
- Hi L.! I did not breastfeed thanks to pre-eclampsia causing me to be too big..yes it is possible, don't let them say otherwise, and my second child just was not int...
- I had the Medela In Style and most standard size bottles will fit onto the pump. My baby wouldn't nurse at the breast, so I pumped 100% of the time for seven months. ...
Need Opinions on a Good Breastpump for Going Back to Work.
Asked by K.G. from Chicago
on February 12, 2007
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Hi... I will be going back to work on April 1 and would like to start pumping now so I can have a small supply and then I will continue pumping probably three times wh...
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- Just a note-I'm not sure which model I got, but I bought a Medela pump that was a bit too basic and I could kick myself! When you are a new mom and need to set aside ...
- Hi K., I have the Medela PIS Advanced, and love it. I also got it for a geatly reduced price online in January - $228.00. www.lactationcare.com. It arrived 3-day...
- I rented a pump from our pediatrician's office for $1/day and it was the hospital grade pump and worked awesome. You really want to find one that works quickly - I k...
Breastfeeding Mom Going Back to Work, and 4 Month Old Won't Take a Bottle!!
Asked by A.H. from Chicago
on March 29, 2008
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I am going back to work in a week and my 4 month old son won't take a bottle!! I have tried Dr. Brown's, advent, and playtex vent-aire. He used to when he was smaller,...
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- Do you or your spouse try to feed him? My daughter did better at first with someone else giving her a bottle because she expected me to nurse her. she also did better...
- Years ago when my daughter didn't like her bottle, our pediatrician suggested dipping the nipple in a little bit of corn syrup...had to do it frequently, but eventuall...
- Well, he already knows what he likes, good for him! I have a home day care and it usually falls to me when the new baby refuses the bottle. Your day care provider will...
Breast Pump
Asked by J.L. from Lexington
on October 7, 2011
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Happy Friday Ladies =o ) I am due in February and will be going to register in a few weeks, so I wondered if anyone had any suggestions on a good breast pump. If it ...
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- Get a GOOD one. i went through a number of inexpensive ones with my first and bought a medela Pump In Style with my second, then used it for my third and gave it to a...
- I'm going to add on and say GO Medela!! They are awesome and last a while. I know you can get those at Babies R Us. If no one gets it for you (because they and the...
- MEDELA, I bought mine in 2004 for my 1st child and used it 13 months, I then used it in 2009 for my sencond, also for 13 months. Now, my SIL is using it (with new tubi...
2 Month Old Wont Take a Bottle, HELP I Have to Go Back to Work Soon....
Asked by J.M. from Minneapolis
on March 18, 2008
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I am wondering what has worked for other moms? Or if anyone HAS gone back to work with their child not taking a bottle - What happened?
My 2 month old son continues t...
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- Babies tell us exactly what they want and your baby wants you! Is there any way you can put off going back to work? I know it's hard (been there, done that) but what...
- My daughter has never taken a bottle, so good luck. Maybe he's trying to tell you something. Is there possibly a way that you could work from home at least part-time...
- Try not to panic, to talk to a real person try calling La Leche League. My 4th child did not nurse for the first month of his life, we fed him with an eye dropper, cup...
Would You Buy a Used Pump? and a Breastfeeding Question?
Asked by M.!. from Columbus
on July 28, 2010
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I am going to be having my 3rd child. I did not breastfeed my first two, but would like to try with this baby. Since I do not know how well breastfeeding would go I ...
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- Hi there and congrats on your third! I just had my third and have used the same Medela "Pump in Style" portable pump for all three kids. I've had it now for five yea...
- Get a referral to a lactation consultant. They can be a HUGE help. Breastfeeding is natural, but not necessarily easy. If there's a way for you to visit with someone w...
- I have a Medela pump that I bought used, and I just replaced all of the plastic parts on it - much cheaper than buying a new pump. A previous poster said the milk goe...
Breastfeediing
Asked by M.S. from Washington DC
on November 12, 2008
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I am hoping breastfeeding mothers will help me with the following nightmare.
I am breastfeeding our 10 week old son and about 80% of the time when he breastfeeds (lyi...
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- M., Hang in there! Since it's your first baby, it can sometimes take a little longer for your milk supply and the baby's needs to find a balance. Don't worry! It c...
- First, congratulations on your little baby boy!! Second, great job deciding to breastfeed. Hang in there, the first couple of months are the toughest, then suddenl...
- I wouldn't worry about your baby "wasting" your milk because the more he sucks from you, the more you will make. Both of my babies often spoodled mouthfuls of milk ou...
Breast Pump
Asked by J.E. from Rockford
on July 29, 2008
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I'm pregnant, due in 2 months and want to get a breast pump. I'll be staying at home with my baby, so don't feel that I need a heavy duty breast pump. I see so many re...
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- Hi J.. I also am a stay at home Mom. My sister-in-law gave me the Medela breast pump but I didn't pump that often, so I bought the Medela pump that is not electric and...
- I rarely had to pump because I only worked a few days a week. I have both a Playtex dual electric pump and Avent Isis (manual). I found that the Avent Isis was easie...
- Hello J.! Congrads on your new baby to be!! Don't worry about purchasing a pump right now. The hospital will give you one. They will also teach the "how to' in usin...
Breastfeeding/Breastpump
Asked by C.S. from Pittsburgh
on March 5, 2008
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Hello Moms!!
I am seeking advice on a couple of things. I have a 2 1/2 year old son and I am expecting my second around the first of April. I breastfed my first son...
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- I breastfed my twins for 9 months while their older brother (19 months older) was running around. A few things I found worked were: 1) Distract, distract, distract. W...
- I know how difficult it is to breastfeed a newborn with a two year old still needing the attention. I did it with the help of a supportive husband. I also found expl...
- I agree with lots of the ladies, medela rocks! Borrowed, ebay'd or new, its the best investment. When I bought mine (5 yrs ago and still working like a champ) it was ...
