Day Care Centers & Providers: Medela
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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...
Medela Symphony Vs. Pump in Style
Asked by M.L. from Tampa
on August 26, 2008
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My daughter has bad reflux and really needs to sit up to feed. Therefore, I need a great breast pump that I can use everyday that will express the whole breast. I kn...
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- The Pump in Style worked great. To boost my milk production I used Fenugreek (a natural herb recommended by a pediatrician in our group) and it was awesome! Way bett...
- I have the Medela and have used it for both my children. I can usually express both sides in about 10 minutes. I can do one side at a time or both simultaneously. I...
- The hospital pumps work really well and they are reallllllly quick. That said, the reflux might subside or lessen and she might be able to return to the breast. 65 i...
Cleaning Wipes for Breast/nipple and for Medela Pump Parts and Storage Bags
Asked by N.B. from New York
on September 30, 2008
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Hi,
I'm stocking up for breastfeeding supplies and wanted to know...
Do I have to use the cleansing pads specifically sold to clean your breast before breastfeeding ...
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- Just wanted to add a note about Lansinoh cream - try to only use it when you really need it e.g. when you first start breastfeeding & when your nipples are very dry. ...
- I breastfed my son for a year, nursing when I could and pumping and leaving bottles for my husband and caregivers when necessary. I really liked the medela storage bag...
- I used the Medela bags for the first few months, and then switched to the Lansinoh because they held more. Both were exactly the same, functionally. Technically, you...
Medela Pump in Style Doesn't Seem to Work! HELP, Losing My Milk Supply!
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on November 30, 2006
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When I first started pumping, I used a hospital grade pump that I rented from a place near Prentice. Then I went on a trip to visit family and asked them to pick me up...
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- Hi M.! You ahve gotten some great advice. I used my PIS for 14 months -my son was a preemie and never latched on. What I DID find was that the car adapter for the m...
- I currently pump at work, and nurse at home. This is my second child that I pump with. The first child I mixed formula with the milk, and I lost my milk supply. Thi...
- You might want to look into buying larger shields. I was exclusively pumping for the first 2 months as my son was having difficulty latching. I was getting extremely...
Medela Breast Pump Needed
Asked by M.C. from Dallas
on October 20, 2008
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Hey moms, my sister just had a baby on Friday. She has to go back to work by Halloween due to financial reasons. She is trying to breastfeed, but is unable to afford...
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- There was an Oprah show about an organization that gives you a breast pump if you donate some of your milk to Orphans in Africa. Maybe it is still on the Oprah website.
- YES I second the mom who said to contact WIC. Their breastpumps are hospital grade. Plus there will be a nurse available to help her learn how to use it. WIC is such a...
- Hi M., I have an electric breast pump, but it is not a Medela, I paid $50.00 for it but it was never used so obviously it is still in box and it is in excellent con...
Breastfeeding Twice a Day: Is It Possible?
Asked by S.R. from Tulsa
on July 13, 2008
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Is anyone able to breast feed only twice a day? I'm a teacher, and have a sixth month old. In August, when I return to work, I'd like to avoid pumping during the sch...
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- I pumped once per day for about nine months. I was able to maintain my milk supply throughout. I think that pumping is important if you want to maintain a significan...
- Absolutely possible! My son is now 6 months old and only wants to nurse twice a day--once when he gets up in the morning and once before going down for the night. M...
- I assume the baby will have formula while you are working... I would suggest pumping and freezing while you are still at home. THis will build up your supply. You wil...
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...
What Time of Day to Pump
Asked by A.G. from San Francisco
on July 10, 2008
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Hi, I have a five week old and breastfeeding exclusively. I would like to start pumping so that I can be a bit more mobile however, have no idea on how to do it. I hav...
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- Whatever time of day works best for you, be sure to pump immediately after removing your baby from the breast. Your body knows the difference between baby and pump, an...
- congrats on the little one! I found that pumping during/before/after (which ever one of us work up first) was the best time to start pumping as it let off all the acc...
- I found that pumping right after the first morning feeding is when you have the most milk. The more you feed/pump, the more milk you will produce so I wouldn't worry ...
Breastfeeding/breastpumping 8 Day Old Daughter
Asked by L.B. from Chicago
on September 11, 2011
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Good morning mama's....I had a beautiful baby girl 8 days ago. Due to some complications during birth she had to spend 7 days in the nicu. She is much better and we ...
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- I agree with all so far. I'll add that you do not need to focus on increasing your supply. You have how much you are supposed to have at this point. The way to incr...
- 2 ounces will fill her tiny tummy. I pumped and learned by accident one day that if I pumped until I was "dry", then pumped a few more minutes after that, I'd have a ...
- You have gotten a lot of good advice on breastfeeding. But as to has anyone just pumped the and bottle fed. Yes I did. For me pumping was a better choice. I pumped...
C-section Care
Asked by K.G. from Minneapolis
on September 24, 2010
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Just got my staples out this morning. Now I'm home with the family and more pain than I thought I could be in! I am taking the pain medication, but it doesn't seem to ...
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- I had 4 C-Sections and I'm allergic to most pain meds. I used moist heat and I held a pillow across my belly for support when it hurt the worse. Both of those things...
- Hi K., Pain is basically inflammation and possibly infection. I use some amazingly safe, simple, and effective natural oil products to deal with that. Let me know if y...
- Call the Dr. When I had mine out I felt no pain and felt totally supported. I would just call to make sure nothing is wrong. Don't carry anything and be careful unt...
