My Breast Friend: Ameda
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Breast Pumps
Asked by E.J. from Philadelphia
on January 28, 2009
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I am 19 weeks pregnant and looking for advice on breast pumps. A friend of mine told me to invest in a really nice one. Her son is 6 months and she just started workin...
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- Honestly, I would wait until the baby comes, because you really shouldn't start breatsfeeding until the baby is used to your feeding, and your milk is coming in strong...
- I used the Avent pumps. I never purchased an automatic one just a manual, but it was comfortable and easy to clean. I really liked all the Avent products because not o...
- It's great to rent one. The ones they rent are either Medela or Ameda and are hospital-grade. Much more effective than ones you can buy. I rented one from a local w...
Breast Pump
Asked by N.M. from Omaha
on December 15, 2008
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My husband and I just went and registered at BabiesRus and I was wondering if I should register for a breast pump right away and hope that breast feeding works for me ...
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- I too agree in having your doctor write a perscription, and I also agree that a pump-in- style by medela is the best non-hospital grade pump there is!! I have had bo...
- I would recommend waiting and seeing how breastfeeding goes. You or your son may have special needs that will determine what kind of pump would work best. Also, your ...
- If you plan on exclusively breastfeeding, I wouldn't think you'd need a pump. If you want to pump on a regular basis, though, go for it- but get an electric dual one!...
Breast Pumps
Asked by J.T. from Dallas
on February 19, 2007
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Hi Mamas!
My sister is currently expecting her second child and wants to breast feed. She is looking for a breast pump and would like to invest in a good one. Any...
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- I loved Ameda Purely Yours.
- Medela pump-in-style is the best brand and model out there bar none. I pumped with both of my kids, at work as well. That's the one she wants. Hope this helps. -JM
- The Medela Pump in Style is great! Also, I had to pump quite a bit since I went back to work after only 6 weeks and I was a milk factory! It didn't impeed my milk pr...
Breast Pump
Asked by J.E. from Rockford
on July 29, 2008
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I'm pregnant, due in 2 months and want to get a breast pump. I'll be staying at home with my baby, so don't feel that I need a heavy duty breast pump. I see so many re...
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- Hi J.. I also am a stay at home Mom. My sister-in-law gave me the Medela breast pump but I didn't pump that often, so I bought the Medela pump that is not electric and...
- I rarely had to pump because I only worked a few days a week. I have both a Playtex dual electric pump and Avent Isis (manual). I found that the Avent Isis was easie...
- Hello J.! Congrads on your new baby to be!! Don't worry about purchasing a pump right now. The hospital will give you one. They will also teach the "how to' in usin...
Breast Pumps
Asked by C.O. from New Orleans
on August 27, 2006
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I am a mother of a darling 2 year old boy, and am trying to conceive again. My heart is in providing breast milk until my children are at least one year old. The pro...
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- My daughter was not gaining enough at 10 wks old. She weighed 12 pounds and was 10 at birth. I have implants and was using a nipple shield, so either could have caus...
- I had the dual Medela and it was great, really quick. On the lack of milk, I didn't lactate as well with my first child as I did with the second. Our living situation...
- The Medela pump is supposed to be one of the best available. However, several lactation consultants have told me that pumping is not as good as the real thing. The pum...
Breast Pumps
Asked by J.L. from Chicago
on June 2, 2007
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Hi!
I am currently expecting my second child. With my first I did strictly formula feeding and have no regrets as my daugther is happy and healthy. I do understand ...
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- Hi J., I love my Medela - I got the Advanced (around 300) - I love that it has the battery attachment so you don't have to plug in to an outlet...you can also use a...
- I used the Pump n Style and I really liked it! It was fast too. Very easy to get around with. PS Von Maur department stores have a really nice private room you can ...
- Hi J., As a working mom, I'm relieved to have purchased my own pump. I rented for my first son and a few weeks for my 2nd, but the convenience and ease of using th...
Breast Pumps
Asked by A.U. from Dallas
on April 11, 2007
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I am having a new baby on April 17th and this will be my first time to breastfeed. My water ruptured on 3-28, so needless to say we have been in hospital since then an...
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- I am trying to sell my Medela Instyle breastpump. I bought it from a friend for a lot of money and only used it for 2 weeks. It is in the box and I have 2 sets of ac...
- Medela PIS. I know they are expensive, about $250, but if you think about how much money you will save by NOT buying formula it is a GREAT asset! And knowing you pr...
- I would talk to the location where you are having the baby... they usually have a breast feeding center that can guide you to one... i was given one to use (the pump a...
Breast Pump
Asked by J.L. from Lexington
on October 7, 2011
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Happy Friday Ladies =o ) I am due in February and will be going to register in a few weeks, so I wondered if anyone had any suggestions on a good breast pump. If it ...
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- Get a GOOD one. i went through a number of inexpensive ones with my first and bought a medela Pump In Style with my second, then used it for my third and gave it to a...
- I'm going to add on and say GO Medela!! They are awesome and last a while. I know you can get those at Babies R Us. If no one gets it for you (because they and the...
- MEDELA, I bought mine in 2004 for my 1st child and used it 13 months, I then used it in 2009 for my sencond, also for 13 months. Now, my SIL is using it (with new tubi...
Breast Pumps
Asked by J.D. from Oklahoma City
on July 14, 2008
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I was just wondering if anyone had any experience with the avent isis IQ duo breast pump. Everyone in my office at work has used the medela and been happy with it. T...
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- Congratulations about your upcoming bundle of joy! Everyone that I know including myself used the Medela pump in style. Don't know much about the Avent but maybe that ...
- Hi J.! I used the big old medela rental (symphony?) with my twins and now use the IQ Duo. I LOVE this pump!!! Love it. I went back to work when my baby was 3 month...
- J., I don't have experience with the Isis but I can tell you about what I used and how well it worked. I used the Ameda brand pump (I believe it's called "Purely Your...
Breast Pumps
Asked by A.H. from Salinas
on January 21, 2010
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I plan on breastfeeding if my baby will of course but I know I'll have to go back to work while I'm still breastfeeding. Any recommendations on good breast pumps and ...
