Lactation Consultant: Medela
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Lactation Consultant
Asked by S.R. from Dallas
on August 8, 2006
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I am trying to find a lactation consultant in this area. I asked the hospital I delivered at for a referral as well as my pediatrician and neither had anything to offe...
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- Harris Methodist FW Hospital Breastfeeding Support Center was fabulous!!!
- If you look up the La Leche League, call Jennifer for the Allen group. She's here in Wylie (she's my neighbor). She's very nice.....Sorry I don't have her number handy!
- Hi S., I am a lactation consultant. I live in Corinth. I practiced for many years and then went on to become a DR. I am a pediatric oncologist. But I wouldbe happy to...
Lactation Consultant
Asked by A.W. from Detroit
on July 7, 2007
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Can anyone recommend a good lactation consultant in the Macomb County area? I had issues breastfeeding my first child and would really like it to work with my second....
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- Here is a thought... Call the Hospy orrr ask the OB!!
- Hi A., Congratulations on your pregnancy!!! I had a lot of problems getting started with breastfeeding. I wasn't able to get my baby latched on at all for the f...
- The lactation consultant I worked with isn't from the macomb area but she is amazing and will help you anyway. I can't remeber her name for the life of me but she wor...
Did You Get Help from a Lactation Consultant?
Asked by S.T. from Denver
on July 12, 2011
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So I'm thinking of making an appointment with a lactation consultant. But it is $75 bucks. Anyone use one? Is it worth it? I have low milk supply and my freezer milk s...
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- I saw several lac consultants during my stay at the hospital after birth and they were a big help to me. Honestly seeing as you are already bf, I wouldn't be surprise...
- If you feel your nursing relationship might be in jeapardy, get help! $75 is way less than $200-$400/month, month after month, for formula, so it strikes me as worth ...
- Find a La Leche League meeting in your area! http://www.llli.org/webus.html Around 5-6 months is a pretty common time for a pumping/nursing slump If baby is slu...
Medela Pump
Asked by B.B. from Detroit
on June 25, 2010
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I feel really stupid, but I can't figure out how to attach the tube to the Medela breast shield (I bought the one that comes with the valves).
I have been using an ...
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- I believe there are 2 types of tubing they sell - one that's all rubber and one that's rubber but has hard plastic on one end. The hard plastic would fit into the hole...
- You can try contacting Medela directly for assistance. They can sell you parts separately. You can also check with a local Lactation Consultant. She might be able to h...
- Go to www.medela.com, click on products and find the particular Pump in Style that you use (backpack, shoulder bag, etc.). Once on the product page for your style, the...
Slow Lactation
Asked by M.M. from Milwaukee
on December 5, 2006
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Hi I have a question about lactation. I've been breastfeeding for about 2 months now and it seems like these past few days/week i havent been producing milk fast enoug...
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- I had the same problem when nursing my daughter. She would go about 3 to 3 1/2 hours between meals and I felt the same way. I am not sure if you SAH or are working out...
- I think breastfeeding for the first time is frustrating in its self. I am doing it for the third time(3rd boy). I always felt like this at the begining too. It is hard...
- My son got sick with broncihitis for 2 weeks and had trouble sucking and caused my supply to dwindle. My doctor prescriped Domperidone 30mg 126 capsules, 6 weeks suppl...
Help with Lactation
Asked by S.M. from Boise
on September 26, 2006
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Does anyone have any tips on promoting better lactation. I have a 4 week old son and have had to put him on formula because my breastmilk production has gone way down...
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- I had this problem as well. Althought I never tried Domperidone (there were FDA warnings against it when I was nursing 6 years ago), I did try oxitocin spray and nose ...
- It looks like everyone has a great idea, and yes...everyone's body is different, so what works for some, won't work for you. But lots of great ideas! As for me, I ...
- You might want to think about how often you are nursing. The more often you nurse, the more milk you will have. I had difficulty when I first started nursing with my...
Medela Freestyle Pump
Asked by K.T. from Minneapolis
on April 11, 2008
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I am researching breast pumps and recently heard about Medela's new hands-free Freestyle pump. The reviews I have found have been very positive, but there are few out...
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- I have the Pump in Style Advanced. I love it! Don't waste your money like I did, go for Medela, expensive but worth it.
- The Medela breast pump work great. I had used it when I was going back to work after having my daughter. Even though I didn't want to go back. And then I became a s...
- I see that you have had great responses and mine is no different. I have the Medela and I love it. Check with your insurance, luckily mine covered my pump. All I neede...
Should I Replace Parts on My Medela Pump?
Asked by H.H. from Washington DC
on July 12, 2011
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I LOVE my Medela Pump which I purchased before having my son in 2008. I used it for a year while breastfeeding him and now I'm 28 weeks pregnant with my second child....
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- I dont think you will need to replace parts, I didnt have to with mine. I have a Medela too. Plus, replacement parts are expensive!
- I just gave birth two weeks ago after my twins were born in 2008. I haven't used my pump since June 2009 and I didn't replace any parts. It works just fine!
- I used mine with two kiddos and did not replace anything. (I think it comes with a replacement membrane (see Rachel D's answer).)
Medela Breast Pump Tubing
Asked by K.G. from New York
on April 3, 2010
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Hello. I am expecting my second child in 3 weeks and am looking to replace my breast pump parts. I have found everything except the tubing. I don't even see replace...
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- Even with the closed system, replacing the tubing can ensure that you are getting the best and most consistent pressure. I googled "medela tubing" and came up with a n...
- My local hospital has a lactation store that sells tubing. Consider contacting a hospital or a lactation consultant. If the hospital cannot help you, hopefully a loc...
- I just went through this today. I found a post on my SAHM site about Medela replacing the tubing for their pumps for free. I called their 1-800 number today and they j...
Medela Pump Tubing
Asked by R.C. from Milwaukee
on October 11, 2008
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I have the In Style breast pump from Medela. I'm having a hard time cleaning the tubing. They get full of condensation and then start to mold. I run the pump after ...
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- After you replace your tubing and if/when you do get condensation in it again...try taking it outside and whipping it like you are Indian Jones! =) Worked every time...
- I had that problem and had to buy a new set of tubing. Try running the pump for a couple minutes after each pump sometimes up to about 10-15 min. good luck
- Submerge tubing in a container or sink with bleach and HOT water for few hours...could also use a pipe cleaner. I did put mine (years ago) in a dishwasher..did ok ther...
