Lactation Consultant: Ameda
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Need to Increase Lactation
Asked by A.S. from Hartford
on May 13, 2008
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I have been back at work full time for two months now. I have a son who is 4 months old and also a 2 year old. I am trying to keep my 4 month old primarily breastfed...
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- I am not sure if this has been mentioned. I had a hard time producing milk, and my Dr. recommended an herb called fenugreek. It definately worked. You can get it at...
- Hi, I have PCOS too, but was unable to produce enough milk. Apparently, there is a drug on the market that helps to increase the production of milk. ASk your doc...
- Hi A.. Oatmeal works for me. I've also used Mother Milk tea, which doesn't taste the best, but does work. Also, try to relax before you pump. Do some breathing and t...
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...
Comparing Breast Pumps
Asked by M.T. from Dallas
on March 31, 2009
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I had a Medela with my second daughter and loved it. Unfortunately, I made the mistake of letting a friend of my sister use it and I never got it back. But even if I...
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- M., get your breast pump back all the plastic pieces that touch any milk are all replaceable and much cheaper than buying a new pump (I think it's $60 for the whole du...
- I did check and Medela uses all Bis-A free parts and storage bottles. I would check and make sure all plastics used in the Ameda are Bis-A free too.
- AMEDA PURELY YOURS!!!! Yes ! That's what I used with #1, and that's what I'm using this time. www.healthchecksystems.com has the best price and no shipping. It als...
Healing Cracked Nipples
Asked by M.S. from San Luis Obispo
on September 1, 2008
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I was wondering how long it took all of the poor moms who were unfortunate enough to get severely cracked nipples to heal? I have been cracked for about 4 weeks now, ...
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- Go to a local health food store and get Earth Mama Angel Baby Nipple Butter - it is the best stuff EVER!!! A galpal of mine had the problem you do, she cried during a...
- I went through this as well with both my boys (didn't happen with my daughter, the oldest). Make sure your nipples are completely dry after a feeding, change out brea...
- I only saw one mention of the latch-on as a possible cause of the problem, so I thought I'd just reiterate that, though I'm sure the lactation consultant went over tha...
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...
Can Pumping from the Start Work?
Asked by C.M. from Dallas
on September 18, 2006
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I'm pregnant and due in January. I'm trying to decide what to do about breastfeeding. With my 2 year old son, I only breastfed for about 2 days in the hospital becau...
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- Hey! I saw your request for info and thought I would share my story with you. My oldest (who is 8 now) had a very hard delivery and wouldn't latch on at all for me. ...
- I've heard that many times, second children don't have the same problems as the first. You should give the breastfeeding a chance with the baby and see if the same iss...
- It lools like you have some good advice. I too could not breastfeed with my first child. I am very large breasted. I am currently breastffeding my second child and ...
Looking for a Medela Pump in Style & a My Breast Friend Pillow--anyone???
Asked by D.C. from Chicago
on July 15, 2008
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I'm expecting in late October, & plan to breastfeed. I BF for 7 months with my daughter, & rented a pump from the hospital the whole time. For the money we ended up pa...
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- I have two Ameda Purely Yours pumps that I am looking to get rid of. I had one at work and then kept one at home so I didn't forget. One is the backpack kind and the...
- I'm pretty sure I saw a PIS on craigslist for $100 this week. You can buy all your own tubing and accessories for it.
- D.: The pump n style is a single user pump/ check what is on the medela site about this pump. The hollister/ameda pump is much less expensive and equall...
Advice of Buying a Breast Pump
Asked by A.K. from Tampa
on September 28, 2009
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Where can I get a good breast pump without paying an arm and a leg. I like the Ameda and Medela but both of very expensive. In the long run it will be cheaper to buy...
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- hi A. my advice is to purchase used. all pumps nowadays are made to where cross contamination is near impossible to take place. As i have mentioned to others on thi...
- A., the milk does NOT go through the machine. the only parts that touch you or your milk are the breast shield, the membrane, and the bottle. these can all be steri...
- Check out craigslist.com or ebay. I was able to get a Medela Pump in style for $99. I used the tubing and pumps that the hospital provided (for free!) and sterilized...
Seeking Support from Breastfeeding Mothers with Slow Weight Gain Babies
Asked by T.B. from Miami
on July 8, 2011
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*** If you are not breast feeding, or do not support breast feeding, or do not have experience with a baby who gains weight slow, please do not respond. I'm looking F...
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- Have you checked for tongue tie? I'd pump for about 10 minutes just prior to nursing and try without the SNS. This way - she's guaranteed to get more of the fatty ...
- I experienced this with my third....and last and here is a brief of my story. My little bean and I am guessing it is a similar issue with my first two but with them I ...
- Hi - I don't have direct experience with the nursing problem per se but just want to congratulate you and encourage you in your commitment. My last child was slow to g...
Pumping Milk
Asked by R.B. from New York
on January 31, 2008
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I'm having trouble pumping milk with my breast pump. It just seems to pull and be somewhat painful, and not express much milk. It also makes my breasts congested and l...
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- R., I am so sorry you are having such a bad experience with pumping. I do not know anything about the pump you are using; however, I would HIGHLY recomend a medila ...
- hi R., it sounds like you're on the right track w/ the different size breast shields. i did a bunch of pumping when my milk supply took a dive when my son was 6months...
- Hi R., Is this a manual pump? I used the Medela Single Automatic pump - it is only $70 and it works great. You should not be worried about the amount expressed - y...
