Going Back to Work: Myself, Medela
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Medela Pump
Asked by B.B. from Detroit
on June 25, 2010
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I feel really stupid, but I can't figure out how to attach the tube to the Medela breast shield (I bought the one that comes with the valves).
I have been using an ...
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- I believe there are 2 types of tubing they sell - one that's all rubber and one that's rubber but has hard plastic on one end. The hard plastic would fit into the hole...
- You can try contacting Medela directly for assistance. They can sell you parts separately. You can also check with a local Lactation Consultant. She might be able to h...
- Go to www.medela.com, click on products and find the particular Pump in Style that you use (backpack, shoulder bag, etc.). Once on the product page for your style, the...
Medela Freestyle Pump
Asked by K.T. from Minneapolis
on April 11, 2008
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I am researching breast pumps and recently heard about Medela's new hands-free Freestyle pump. The reviews I have found have been very positive, but there are few out...
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- I have the Pump in Style Advanced. I love it! Don't waste your money like I did, go for Medela, expensive but worth it.
- The Medela breast pump work great. I had used it when I was going back to work after having my daughter. Even though I didn't want to go back. And then I became a s...
- I see that you have had great responses and mine is no different. I have the Medela and I love it. Check with your insurance, luckily mine covered my pump. All I neede...
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...
Medela Pump Tubing
Asked by R.C. from Milwaukee
on October 11, 2008
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I have the In Style breast pump from Medela. I'm having a hard time cleaning the tubing. They get full of condensation and then start to mold. I run the pump after ...
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- After you replace your tubing and if/when you do get condensation in it again...try taking it outside and whipping it like you are Indian Jones! =) Worked every time...
- I had that problem and had to buy a new set of tubing. Try running the pump for a couple minutes after each pump sometimes up to about 10-15 min. good luck
- Submerge tubing in a container or sink with bleach and HOT water for few hours...could also use a pipe cleaner. I did put mine (years ago) in a dishwasher..did ok ther...
Avent vs Medela
Asked by H.G. from Reno
on March 5, 2009
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Hello ladies! We just had out second child and are ecstatic! Without first we weren't able to nurse and did formula but this time we are breast feeding and things are ...
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- My son, too, was exclusively breastfed for his first year and I went back to work when he was 10 weeks old. I swear we own at least one of every bottle on the market ...
- Medela, Medela, Medela!!! With my first Child I used Avent everything. Bottles, Breast Pump, Pacifiers..everything. I did love it but never knew better at all. The...
- My first daughter was solely breastfed for 9 months and would only use the wide mouth Gerber Nuk nipples. If you like the drop-ins, the nuk nipples fit them, just use...
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...
Looking for an Electrical Breast Pump - Preferably Medela
Asked by V.F. from Dallas
on July 25, 2007
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Hi everyone
I am looking for an electric breast pump. I am due in 4 weeks and I wanted to see whether there were other options out there before I shed out the much ne...
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- hi, I have a Medela Pump In Style. I loved it and recommended it to 2 friends who loved theirs. It only needs new tubing and I have the lady who has it or I can pick...
- Please don't buy a used pump. I can appreciate the fact that a good pump does cost a ton, but there are just too many health risks with a used pump. I personally use t...
- I pumped for almost a year while I worked full time and I used the Avent Isis Breast Pump. I did hours of research before I purchased it and the reviews all said it w...
How Do You Breastfeed If You Are Going Back to Work?
Asked by L.S. from Austin
on July 8, 2008
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Hi moms, I was wondering how do you breastfeed if you are going back to work? I've got a manual pump from my first baby. I was wondering if you do it in the bathroo...
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- Hi, I have pumped with both of my children at work, if there is not an empty office a bathroom can work. My advice to you is to get an eletric dual pump, it really ...
- Your place of work has to provide you a private area where you can pump during breaks.
- You should seriously consider getting an electric pump. It will help ensure that you get adequate stimulation and be a big time-saver. A co-worker of mine pumped for t...
Working Mom Looking for Medela Products in Loop
Asked by T.K. from Chicago
on May 7, 2009
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I work in the Loop and need to pick up some more Medela pump and save bags as well as a few more bottles. Is there a place in the Loop that sells them? The closest I...
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- Hi T., I know Parkway Drugs in the 680 N. Lakeshore building sold everything you needed. They may even deliver. Good luck.
- Hi T., Parkway Drugs is a pharmacy in the playboy building (in between Huron and Erie on N. Lake Shore Dr.), where my pediatrician's office is. There many be other...
- If you are close to any hospitals, a lot of them have places where you can get nursing supplies. You said that you are in the south loop, I know that Rush has a store...
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...
