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Need Advice About Breast Pumps
Asked by E.K. from Tampa
on August 19, 2009
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Hi. This is my first pregnancy and I am looking for some advice about breast pumps. I am already at home, and will remain at home once I have our son. I plan to bre...
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- I had the same use/need requirements that you have with my first son (he is now 2). I used the Avent manual hand pump. I found it very easy to use and could get milk...
- It''s been a while; but once your milk comes in, and you must drink plenty of water to keep the supply, you won't need a pump...you'll express right into an empty bott...
- After being a SAHM to three and breast feeding I would say I love the Medela. This company makes really nice pumps. I worked in Postpartum for a few years in between...
Sharing Breast Pump
Asked by M.H. from New York
on March 4, 2008
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Hi,
I have a Medela Pump In Style which I would love to lend to my pregnant cousin, who's due in September. I'm currently still using it now, but by the time she de...
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- I used a medela pump from a friend and have passed it along to another mom. No problems whatsoever.
- I have the same pump. A friend at work offered it to me. I bought all the tubes, shields and bottles new which was about $30 vs the $300+ cost of the pump so I took ...
- I think the warning is a way for them to make more money. I got a medela pump from a friend and used it until it died, luckily she didn't want it back (it had been use...
Pumping or Formula? Help!
Asked by M.C. from Miami
on October 5, 2009
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Hello Ladies,
I need some advice from some experienced moms. I am 4 months pregnant with my first child and planning on breastfeeding. After reading about different t...
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- Congrats on your pregnancy M.!!! Bravo on deciding to breast feed. That really is the only way to go. Sometimes it may become difficult but in the long run all the ...
- Pump the milk would be my choice.
- Pump! If you use formula you will decrease your milk supply. Medela makes electric pumps that are high quality. I had hand pump that worked. I think the brand or s...
If You Had to Do It All over Again, What Would You NOT Buy?
Asked by M.O. from Sacramento
on May 24, 2009
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Hi mamas!
I have two munchkins that broke the bank - I bought everything "they" said I needed and then some. With the economy the way that it is, is there anything t...
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- Best advice: Wait and see, borrow, and shop craigslist. You never know what your particular baby will take to, so if you are lucky enough to borrow from friends, you...
- I didn't read through all the responses, but for me, the biggest "must" is a really fantastic stroller. NOT one of those bulky travel systems (had a Graco travel syste...
- my daughter is 5 1/2 months and i must say that i wouldnt of made it this far without the "Gripe water" for her belly and the hylands teething tablets. I think that th...
