My Breast Friend: Myself, 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 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 ...
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 ...
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 Pump
Asked by A.J. from Chicago
on June 23, 2007
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I'm pregnant and due with my first baby August 1. I'm planning on breastfeeding, but would like to buy a breast pump for when I return to work. With so many differen...
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- Congratulations A.. I've used the Medela Pump in Style for both my girls and I would highly recommend it. It comes in it's own bag that doesn't look like a breast pump...
- Hi A. Congrats on your new baby, and that you've decided to breastfeed! I will only recommend the Medela Pump in Style. I used it for all 3 of my kids while I worke...
- Congrats!! Just so you know you can borrow a pump from your local WIC office or rent one from the hospital that you deliver at. Most update their models as they beco...
Breast Pumps
Asked by S. from Dallas
on April 16, 2006
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Hi,
I would like recommendations for breast pumps. Anybody who has had a good experience please reply! I breastfed my first two, and used an inexpensive single pu...
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- Go with a Medela Pump in style. They are expensive (around 250 i think) but they are worth every penny. I had one when my preemie son was in the hospital and then co...
- S., MEDELA!! They are the best by far! I got a cheaper one with our first child, and it didn't work that well. We decided to try Medela, and I couldn't believe h...
- I bought a Medela Pump in Style with my 2nd child and used it again for my 3rd. It worked great! I love this dual breast pump. I have tried others and they were eit...
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...
