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Help Choosing Breastpump.....manual....electric....dual....yikes
Asked by N.A. from Cincinnati
on October 4, 2008
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I seriously need some help choosing a breast pump, i am fairly new to the website so bare with me!! I'm not too sure which type will work best for me and my baby to b...
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- I LOVED the Medela Pump in style advanced. I went back to work after 3 months and it worked well for me until I stoped around 10-11months. Good luck!
- I want to let you know that Medela is the way to go. I rented the Medela Symphony electric breast pump from the hospital after I delivered and it worked wonderful. I...
- Hi N., Medela dual electric is the best pump hands down. I have 3 children. With my first I tried all kinds of pumps but once I found Medela my life was so much eas...
Need Help Choosing a Breast Pump!
Asked by J.R. from Philadelphia
on March 15, 2008
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I am expecting my first child and need help choosing a breast pump for my registry. I plan to breastfeed and am not sure if and when I will be returning to work. I w...
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- I recommend any Medula product. I have the travel backpack version and I am currently pumping for my second child. It is dual which works great to get the most milk. ...
- As a nurse and lactation educator and a mom, I highly recommend the Medela Pump in Style, so much so, that soon I will renting them to moms!!
- I have the Medela (the shoulder bag one) and loved it. I plan to use it with my next baby (due in July) and right now my sister is getting lots of use out of it. It iu...
Questions About Breast Pumps
Asked by H.S. from San Diego
on November 16, 2008
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I have a lot of questions about breat pumps. I will have to return to work about 6 weeks after having my baby so I will need to pump my breastmilk. I have heard that t...
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- Hi H., I have the Medela pump in style advance and I've been very happy with it. I haven't had a problem with finding bottles to fit the pump. I have 3 different ty...
- I've been back to work for a month. I love the Medela! The hospital recommended it. They also said don't start pumping until your supply is regular (about 3-4 wks). ...
- Hi, Do you know if you want an electric or manual pump? I'm using a manual pump - Avant, which I find is really effective. It's a little bit fiddly to start with, bu...
First Time Breastfeeder!!
Asked by N.M. from Philadelphia
on March 18, 2008
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I am about 5 weeks away from my expected due date and am having major anxiety about breastfeeding. First of all I am very scared of the whole thing but want to try my ...
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- I have to agree with the previous poster. Try to relax. Upon delivery all you have to do is put that baby to breast -- instructions are usually built right in the ar...
- I've tried 3 different breast pumps and the best advice I can give you is to try the one at the hospital. I used an Ameda in the hospital with my son and it worked ex...
- RELAX!! This will all be ok, this is what your body was ment to do. Go to the library, and take out a book called the womanly art of breastfeeding - it's a wonderfu...
What Is the Best Breast Pump?
Asked by Y.C. from Dallas
on May 30, 2007
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i need your help mommies! i have a 15 month old and we just found out i'm expecting again. my son has alot of gastrointestinal problems so i decided to breastfeed the ...
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- I used the Medela pump-in-style while working and nursing both of mine and it was great. I bought it used and never had a problem. All the parts can be sterilized. ...
- I used Medela pump in style with all three of my kids. I absolutely loved it. They are around $220-$250 but well worth it.
- I went with Ameda electric double pump (under $150 when I got it). It worked great for my kids and me. No issues with it like back flow which I heard can happen with m...
Pumping
Asked by N.H. from Odessa
on July 15, 2007
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I am 7 months pregnant. I was wondering what pumps work and how soon can you start pumping. I will be able to stay with my home with my son for about 4 weeks, then I h...
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- I found that the best breast pumps are made by Medela. They are more expensive than other breast pumps but definately worth the cost. I made the mistake of trying a ...
- Medela or the hospital grade pumps. You can rent these monthly and are worth it.. WIC can give you a free medela hand pump. I did this as the electric ones were too st...
- Congrats on your soon coming baby! I just had my son on the 4th of July!:) It takes a few days for your milk to come in, so there is no point in pumping the colostrum....
Seeking Advice on Breast Pumps
Asked by M.H. from Honolulu
on October 12, 2008
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Hello moms,
I'm writing to request your advice on breast pumps. My first baby is due New Year's Day and my plan is to breastfeed, pumping perhaps 1x/day so that da...
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- I used the madela pump. I would buy your own if you can. At one point I had it compleatly dismantled and as small as possible on my dressing table in a little basket...
- the Medela Hospital Grade Classic pump is the best pump ..i rented one for a month then decided to go on Ebay and buy one..wound up buying 2..and then sold them when i...
- I rented a hospital grade Medela with my first child, which worked great, but with my second, I bought a Medela double breast pump. The cost savings was significant, ...
Breast Pumps
Asked by R.V. from St. Louis
on February 19, 2008
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Can someone please recommend a breast pump for a beginning mother who has never done this before? My daughter is going to try breastfeeding with the new baby but she ...
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- I nursed both of my children until they were 13 months, working full time and traveling for work once they were 6 months+. The key to a successful "pumping" experienc...
- If she is going to be working she will need a double electric pump. The Medela Pump In Style is one of the best. It is very effective and super easy to use. And it ...
- With my first daughter we rented one - you can get them from most hospitals. I am so glad we did because breastfeeding was not for her. We did it for about 6 weeks ...
Breastfeeding Advice
Asked by S.H. from Louisville
on June 13, 2010
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So I'm 6 1/2 months pregnant with a baby girl and I plan on trying to exclusively breastfeed her at least for the first couple of months. I was wondering what are the ...
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- I found that nipple shields (only a few dollars at Target) were very helpful after a couple of days of painful blisters and failed attempts. I personally have very fl...
- Here are the essential items you need to successfully breastfeed: your breasts and a baby. :-) While it's good to get a lot of advice, and I'm sure there is some in...
- Congratulations on the baby and on choosing the healthiest start to her life! Breastfeeding is really easy and inexpensive. All you really need to buy is a good nurs...
Help! New Mom to Be Looking for Advice.
Asked by M.B. from Toledo
on July 31, 2006
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I'm looking for any advice and recommendations from all of you moms out there. This is our first child and I'm not sure which items I should buy or avoid. I'd particul...
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- Hello M.! Last year we too welcomed our first and I was exactly in your shoes! We didn't know where to begin! I relied on advice from everyone. We spent so much ...
- A book that really helped me alot was 'What to Expect When You're expecting'
- Hi Mindi - I can't give you anything definite about stuff, but some generalities. I've seen bottles out there that are advertised specifically for babies that sw...
