How to Pump
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Pumping
Asked by L.R. from Kansas City
on June 19, 2011
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Ok - so I am having baby #2. I formula fed my first child. This time, I am debating between formula and pumping. I know the advantages of pumping and providing my baby...
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- You already have some great answers. Just to add my experiences...I think the whole thing is very strange, even after nursing 3 kids. I had a singleton and had issue...
- I pumped for just short of a year (DD would not nurse, even after help from an LC, etc.) and, IMHO, unless you are bound and determined that your child get breastmilk,...
- This is not a lecture - just information and a couple of suggestions. I have known women with this same feeling and I appreciate your dilemma. I did a bit of pumpi...
Pumping
Asked by J.G. from Columbus
on May 12, 2010
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Does anyone else have problems pumping? I've returned back to work after having my second baby, and usually have to pump at least once, possibly twice during the day ...
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- I know it's been a decade since I pumped, but I passed on my experience to a friend, whose oldest is 18 mos., and she has the same experience. The pump you use can ma...
- In addition to the other advice, also keep in mind the mental aspect of it. I was never able to pump more than 1 or 2oz at a time, until once I was away from son over...
- Pumps are just not as good as babies! Babies remove milk much better, which is why some moms don't have problems until they begin pumping. You need to make sure you ...
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....
Pumping
Asked by N.H. from Los Angeles
on January 10, 2009
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While using a breast pump , is it unusual for your nipple to bleed & get a tiny blood blister? If this occurs, how long should you wait to try pumping again? My milk ...
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- gerber makes a good chapstick type thing called Breast Therapy..that really helped me..have u tried nursing in the bathtub? sometimes that helps w/ latching..it worked...
- Buy some nipple cream in a purple tube, helps alot. GREAT job nursing/pumping for your child. Go to your local bf support group either through the hospital or Le Leche...
- You might need a different size horn(the part that goes around the nipple). I know medela makes different sizes that you can get at babies r us. My lactation consult...
Pumping
Asked by S.T. from New York
on August 12, 2008
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I gave birth 6 weeks ago. I am breastfeeding and also supplementing with formula. (They had to give him formula while in the hospital because his blood sugar was to lo...
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- I had a similar situation in the hospital. I had a c-section and was not able to breastfeed my son until almost 24 hours after he was born and he was in the NICU so he...
- Isn't it sad that you have to ask not to be judged. *sigh* I'm sorry that people feel the need to make others feel bad. Off the soapbox now. :) Definitely go ...
- I say congratulations to you for you breastfeeding and pumping while he is so young. Keep up the good work. As for the sore nipples, I agree with Deb that it sounds li...
Pumping
Asked by L.J. from Tampa
on June 25, 2009
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Hi ladies!!! I have been pumping now for months. It's never been easy. In order to have let-down, I have to massage, gently stroke and shake my breasts. Sometimes I...
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- I pumped for both of my kids, and hated it. But I was devoted and somehow got through. I never got as much milk from pumping as I know they got from nursing directly...
- Hey L., I pumped due to my son aspirating and the hospital pump was what I used also. They say nursing is best way to stimulate, but I was unable to have that choice...
- When I got to a point where I wasn't producing as much milk (past about a year) I starting using herbal supplements to help w/ production.....Fenugreek & fennel capsul...
Pumping
Asked by E.L. from Kansas City
on February 25, 2008
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My baby is 1 week old today. I tried nursing, but it was not working. I told my ped that I a strictly pumping. They seem to think that I will not be able to supply en...
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- I know a women who only pumped for 10 months. She said she got down to only having to pum 3x a day. I also had problems nursing, but I continued to try, while still ...
- You shouldn't feel guilty for this, no matter what the outcome is.....you tried! I do recommend that you still try to nurse because I felt that it was such a trem...
- Initially you should have enough milk supply for your baby. However, strictly pumping has decreased MY supply. I know I produce enough milk b/c I breastfed my daughter...
Pumping
Asked by S.K. from Minneapolis
on October 1, 2007
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Hello! My baby is almost 3 weeks old and I will be going back to work at 12 weeks. Right now Anders is breastfeeding, but I would like to introduce him to a bottle soo...
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- I have two kids and have two stories for you. Baby #1 didn't latch until she was about a month old. I introduced her to the bottle when she was a few weeks old and I...
- I introduced a bottle to my daughter when she was between 3 and 4 weeks old. I did make sure, though, that she was doing really well with latching and feeding before I...
- I went back to work briefly after my daughter was born. She was about 8 weeks when I returned to my job, so I started pumping around 4 weeks to build up a small reserv...
Advice on Pumping
Asked by H.W. from Philadelphia
on May 6, 2008
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I am begining to come to terms with the fact that I have to go back to work in 8 weeks. I need to up my supply of stored milk because m son WILL NOT drink formula. I...
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- I found that if I pumped after I fed her I got no milk and it only hurt. So I started pumping in the morning and giving my daughter a bottle. I found in the morning ...
- H.- I never had success either until I had to with my third child. He was a preemie. I used the Madelia. (I think that is how you spell it.) It is wonderful. The...
- Your body will respond and make more milk. Be patient. A little stored milk each day will be quite a supply by the end of 8 weeks. Make sure you mark the milk and star...
Pumping & Working-- Best Tips?
Asked by K.B. from New York
on May 9, 2008
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HI Gals!
I'll be headed back to work in two weeks and will begin the pumping process. I'm currently breastfeeding our 2nd daughter who is 9 weeks old now. She'll be...
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- Hi K., I found pumping every 2.5 to 3 hours worked well, much less and your supply could drop, closer together in the earlier part of the day when supply is higher....
- Hi K., Good luck in successfully working and pumping for your baby. I W&Ped without supplementing at all for my son from 9 weeks to 13 months, using an Isis manual...
- I agree with the comment about the hands-free bustier. This was a great tool for me and I pumped at work until my son was a year old. I pumped in my office 3X a day ...
