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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...
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...
Which Bottles Are Best???
Asked by W.D. from Charlotte
on August 16, 2008
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I am 33 weeks pregnant with a baby girl and I am trying to figure out what kind of bottles to get. Everyone that I know has thrown in their two cents about my plans no...
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- WOOO HOOO AMEN SISTER! I am so tired of Nursing nazi's lookin down on those of us who chose not to! I wish I had as lofty a plans as you do! :) I just plain didn't li...
- W., Congrats! Everyone recommended the ventaire to me, you know the crooked ones. So thats what we started with but she still got alot of air from those so we switche...
- Hi W.! I understand exactly what you mean about breastfeeding. I was unable to for various reasons but here is what I experienced with bottles. For me and my son ...
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....
Breastfeeding Advice
Asked by M.S. from Missoula
on January 7, 2007
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I am due February 16th and i plan on breastfeeding my baby as long as possible. I was just kind of wondering about breastfeeding. Was it hard to do? Did it hurt? An...
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- M., First I want to congradulate you on your choice to breastfeed. Breastfeeding is so wonderful for both you and the baby. I'm sure you have read and your doctor h...
- Hi M.! GOOD FOR YOU! That's the best decision you can make for your baby! But that's not the hard part. ;) For some women, Breast feeding is a breeze. They and th...
- M.- Breastfeeding seemed pretty easy for me. It really helps having a lactation consultant visit you and the baby in the hospital. The one thing though that bothe...
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...
Breastfeeding and Drinking Alcohol
Asked by E.D. from Memphis
on August 15, 2006
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I like to drink my occasional glass of red wine but am not sure about if it would hurt my baby or not since I breastfeed. Does anyone have any information on this? I...
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- Have a glass of wine... it's not going to hurt anyone~ As a matter of fact, a beer will increase your milk output..
- It's Okay as long as you don't go overboard.
- Hi E., I am originated from France, so I can tell you I do love red wine with a good meal. But if you are breastfeeding you should not drink or have one glass but do ...
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, ...
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...
