Milk, Dairy & Formula: Ameda
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Breastmilk vs Formula: Finances?
Asked by M.A. from Lubbock
on September 1, 2010
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Ok mama's. I'm 36 weeks pregnant with my first baby, and I still can't decide whether or not I want to breastfeed. I'd always said that I would strictly be a formula...
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- Some ways I saved money on formula.. bought at places like Sam's club or Costco.. Sign up on line at manufactors web sites for money saving coupons.. buy powdered vrs...
- I formula fed both of my children since I was physically unable to breastfeed. I am really irritated with all the breastfeeding moms you assume because you formula fee...
- So I dont really have an answer but what it sounds like you need to do is price out the formula and find out how much you would use for 1st year of life, then match th...
Help! Breastmilk or Formula
Asked by H.A. from Denver
on June 22, 2010
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Hello mamas,
You've always been so helpful with my pregnancy questions, now I have a newborn and need more help!
Okay, I have a 10 day old boy who screams inconsol...
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- Just to touch base on the diaper changing: My son was allergic to WIPES. It was so bad he'd have yeast infection after yeast infection, and his skin would break and...
- ok the other answers are long (as mine probably is) so i'm not reading them and may repeat. diaper changing: if his bum is red he may very likely have a yeast infect...
- if you really want to breastfeed, get in touch with your local la leche league right now. They will help you for free. And for baby diaper rash, I highly recommend...
Increasing Milk Supply
Asked by M.J. from Chico
on March 5, 2008
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Just wondering about healthy ways to increase my milk supply. My daughter is 6 months old and I just returned to work fulltime. I would like to hear other moms suggest...
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- I took fenugreek in addition to Mother's milk and it worked for me. Good Luck.
- I am a nursing mom of a 6 month old too and my supply started to go down about a month ago. However, between talking to my doctor and every where I read, it's always ...
- Is your employer respectful of your need to pump? Do you have a comfortable place? Knowledge is power, so know that by California law, employers MUST provide you wit...
Proper Storage of Milk
Asked by M.B. from Rochester
on April 2, 2008
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I have been debating pumping for the past 5 months of 7. I am leery of the plastic and it's 'phthalates' and other garbage that is newly discovered in it. Now, I have ...
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- Hi I wanted to let you know that there is a system with playtex nursers that will attach to a pump using their dropins. If you can't find it email me and I have one un...
- Hi, just so you know Medela bottles are BPA free as well (same as born free), so I dont think there is a problem sterilizing them! Pumping nto the bottle, and then fr...
- My SIL recommended Medela bags specifically because you can pump direcly into the bag. I think you have to position the bag similar to a bottle-liner. I just hated t...
Breastfeeding and Work
Asked by C.C. from Columbus
on March 19, 2008
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I just went back to work 1 month ago. I noticed that I haven't been able to pump as much at work and my breast milk is drying up. Any suggestions? I love breastfeed...
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- Have you ever heard people talk about leaking heavily when they were in a store and heard another child cry? Its psychological, from what I've been told, so maybe try...
- Make sure you are in a relaxed setting when you do pump. Have a picture of the baby to look at or a recording of baby's voice. To increase supply, eat lots of oatmeal,...
- There is a vitamin supplement that you can buy called Fenugreek. My lactation consultant recommended it when I went back to work and had the same problem. It nearly ...
Extremely SORE Nipples Due to Pumping...
Asked by D.S. from San Francisco
on May 18, 2008
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Has any other mother experience really sore nipples while pumping only??? I use to specifically breast feed my son, however due to latch on issues and being extremely ...
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- You are almost certainly setting the pumping level too high. If you pump too hard it will hurt your nipples and your breasts. Go slowly and let it take a little long...
- Stop pumping for a bit and take hot showers gently massaging your breasts then when you bget out bend over with a couple bottles and let the milk drip out into the bot...
- LANOLIN! and make sure your nipples dry completely before you pack them away, give them time to breathe. Have you tried a nipple shield? I used one of thoes when ...
Pumping and Working...
Asked by L.B. from Stationed Overseas
on May 23, 2010
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My son will be 4 months old at the end of May. He's a huge baby!! He was 26 inches long and 18 pounds just a few weeks ago and I'm sure he's bigger than that now, pr...
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- It sounds like you understand all of the research and implications and that you're making an informed decision. Go with your gut mama. On the other hand, something ...
- I would not worry too much! This is such a short position, just start pumping now and freezing what you pump. It will get you under way and you will be able to supplem...
- You could start the cereal as early as 4 months if that's what you wanted to do. The cereal is just trying to get them to learn to eat something, and has no real valu...
Breast Pumps
Asked by R.V. from St. Louis
on February 19, 2008
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Can someone please recommend a breast pump for a beginning mother who has never done this before? My daughter is going to try breastfeeding with the new baby but she ...
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- I nursed both of my children until they were 13 months, working full time and traveling for work once they were 6 months+. The key to a successful "pumping" experienc...
- If she is going to be working she will need a double electric pump. The Medela Pump In Style is one of the best. It is very effective and super easy to use. And it ...
- With my first daughter we rented one - you can get them from most hospitals. I am so glad we did because breastfeeding was not for her. We did it for about 6 weeks ...
Going to Attempt to Breastfeed
Asked by L.H. from Fayetteville
on August 6, 2009
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I am currently around 30 weeks pregnant with my second child and did not breast feed my first, but will have the chance with this one and am wondering if I should wait...
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- By all means, get one now! I have a medela double electric and love it. I had mine given to me from a friend.. I know all the professionals will say don't use someon...
- rent it through the hospital. i was going to purchase one and am glad i didn't b/c i did not produce enough milk for my son!
- Medela Freestyle is worth every penny! I used it for 12 months. I'm having my second baby in December and plan to use it again. I regret not buying it sooner. It a...
Breast Pain
Asked by L.V. from Atlanta
on November 5, 2009
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I am breast feeding my 2 week old who is chomping very aggressively on my nipples.I am bleeding, scabbing over and bleeding some more. My scabs are now gone, and I hav...
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- The lactation consultant can help you much more than the doctors. I know what you're going through. It may not be the best thing to pump instead of nursing, but if...
- Hi L., I can relate to that pain ... it was awful when my baby 'bit' a 'hole' in my nipple. The only relief was to use Breast Shells (mine are from Ameda) to hold all...
- Contact your local lactation consultant. You can find them either through your hospital, WIC office, ob, or just find the local chapter of LeLeche League. Unfortunat...
