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Going Back to Work Soon, Need to Start Storing Breastmilk for Daycare
Asked by Y.B. from Los Angeles
on February 29, 2008
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I have a 2 month old daughter and will be returning to work in a few weeks. I have been breastfeeding her successfully but there is not enough milk to store any extra...
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- Your supply is highest between 1-5 am. I pump every night at 1 and get four ounces with my Medela Pump in Style. If your daughter breast feeds every three hours, she ...
- I used to get up in the middle of the night between feedings and pump and then store that milk. At first, I didn't get much but after a little while, I was getting ab...
- My lactation consultant said you should have four-4 oz. bottles for each day you are working. What worked for me was to pump 15 min. BEFORE I nursed my son. I was co...
Breastfeeding Mom Going on 4 Day Business Trip
Asked by J.F. from Chicago
on December 11, 2006
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I am a mom of a 4 months old baby daughter. Next month I have a 4 day business trip and am nervous about leaving my baby. I have been breastfeeding, but she will als...
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- I agree with the advice here, but also, it is o.k. to "pump and dump" if it is not convenient to store the milk from each pumping or at all; as it may be stressful dep...
- I did this when my son was 3 months. Here's how I did it: 1. ask your hotel for a room with a fridge. Most will give you one for free upon request, though some ma...
- I, unfortunately, have done this several times. The first time I had to go away, I ended up leaving early because I missed my then 4 mo old so much. It is hard, but ...
Pumping Milk
Asked by R.B. from New York
on January 31, 2008
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I'm having trouble pumping milk with my breast pump. It just seems to pull and be somewhat painful, and not express much milk. It also makes my breasts congested and l...
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- R., I am so sorry you are having such a bad experience with pumping. I do not know anything about the pump you are using; however, I would HIGHLY recomend a medila ...
- hi R., it sounds like you're on the right track w/ the different size breast shields. i did a bunch of pumping when my milk supply took a dive when my son was 6months...
- Hi R., Is this a manual pump? I used the Medela Single Automatic pump - it is only $70 and it works great. You should not be worried about the amount expressed - y...
New Pump Not Working as Well
Asked by S.V. from Columbia
on December 28, 2007
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Hi Moms,
I was using the Ameda Purely Yours double electric pump for three weeks and was able to get an average of 2-3 ounces from each side everytime I pumped (2-3 ...
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- I am not so expererienced in pumping as I only pumped minimally when I had my two girls now ages 6 and 3 but, did you know that here in Columubs (not sure where you ar...
- I had the same problem as you with all three of my kids. I could never pump more than an ounce at a time. I watched my friend one day and she was like a cow. It jus...
- Alright, couple of things you can do. Part of the problem might be relaxing. Are you experiencing let down when pumping? Try massaging for a few minutes before you pum...
SAHM Going Back to Work
Asked by D.R. from Dallas
on May 25, 2006
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I am going back to work on Tuesday from my maternity leave and am putting my son in daycare. I am very worried that I will not have enough breastmilk pumped everyday ...
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- Hi Victoria, In regards to pumping, please ask your doctor to see how they feel about this first, but I used a tea from Traditional Medicinals called Mother's Milk on ...
- Hi there, It will be tough and if you are already only getting 3oz a day that will be hard to maintain when you return to work. If you are using a manual pump or a si...
- I use walmarts parents choice. It is one of the cheepest and all formulas have to be approved by the fda so they are all the same just the name is differnt. My baby ...
Questions About Bottle Feeding
Asked by M.H. from Dallas
on April 26, 2010
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I am having a baby in a couple of weeks and I am planning on breastfeeding, but I will eventually have to go back to work and my day care provider will need to bottle ...
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- First of all, congratulations! Your baby will dictate what kind of bottle they like. Dr. Brown's didn't really reduce the gas in my kids despite being recommended ...
- I used the BreastFlow bottles, as they were similar to breastfeeding. I would ask your daycare about what is needed. Mine only needed a couple bottles, and they clea...
- I have used reg bottles, Avent bottles & breastfeed... I never had issues with my kids not drinking or haveing nipple confusion. As to washing them - I know a lot of ...
Advice on Pumping/Storing Breastmilk
Asked by T.S. from Seattle
on June 6, 2008
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I will be returning to work when my daughter is 6 weeks old. My husband will be home with her for another 6 weeks, and then she will be going to daycare. I have deci...
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- Hi T., I know you are getting a lot of responses, but I didn't really see one with my exact experience and it might help. Before I had my daughter, I thought I w...
- I too went back to work at 6 weeks. 1. Any pump that you feel is best for you would work I think. I used the double electric pump by evenflo. 2. I started giving m...
- Medela Pump in Style is hands down the best pump. I have spoken to many women and nurses. Also, I froze milk in 4-6-8 oz increments. Once thawed you still have s...
What's the Best Breastpump for Working Moms?
Asked by J.S. from Harrisburg
on October 22, 2008
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I've started back to work and my son is almost 12 weeks old. He's a big guy, already almost 14lbs! At daycare he eats about 4-4oz bottles during the day. I really want...
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- If you are interested in a hand pump I would highly reccomend the Medela Harmony pump. This is the second pump I have owned. The first was an electric First Years pump...
- I have two children, 4 yrs old and 22 months. I breast-fed both of them. I used the Medela hand pump (baby shower gift) as well as the Electric Evenflo Breast pump (a...
- Hello J., I have a two year old and a 5 mth old and fully nursed and am nuring both of them. My daughter was nursed until one and I am planning on doing the same wit...
Fun with Fenugreek
Asked by E.B. from Philadelphia
on November 14, 2008
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Hello Mamas,
I’ve been having a serious problem with my supply for the past 3 weeks. Nursing is fine--- he seems fat and happy after he’s had a nursing session...
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- Hello, Fenugreek works really well for some women and doesn't help much for others. For me it didn't help much, but I have friends who had to stop taking it becaus...
- Hi! And Congratulations on the little one. It is wonderful that you are pumping for him!!! My DD is 14 months now and still nursing around the clock although she doe...
- Just an idea, but maybe the problem isn't you or your supply, but your pump. I had bought a cheaper pump (evenflo- I would never recommend it!!) and I maybe pumped 1 o...
Should I Buy a Breast Pump?
Asked by E.B. from Kansas City
on March 25, 2008
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My five month old son normally breastfeeds well but lately I have been supplementing him with formula bottles when I visit my parents. I have been over there several ...
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- yes get an electric pump. manual is ok in a pinch but mostly you will just end up with a sore hand
- Yes, the electric double pumps are more effective than a hand pump, and the pumps you can rent at a hospital are even more effective than the ones you can buy. I recom...
- I would definitely quit using formula if you want to continue breastfeeding. I agree with the other respondant, go to another room to feed if you don't feel comfortabl...
