My Breast Friend
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Breast Pumps
Asked by J.G. from Boca Raton
on April 10, 2008
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I am wondering if anyone knows some information about breast pumps. I had problems with my first daughter by not making enough, so this time I wanted to rent a hospita...
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- You may have already found your answer, but I wanted to share with you if you decide to buy a pump I found this authorized retailer online and saved a lot of money com...
- I use the Medela Pump In Style. It's a bit expensive but worth the money if you plan on working full time and need an efficient pump. If you will only be pumping occa...
- Hi J., I would wait to see how the breastfeeding goes and if it goes well, then you can buy a pump. My great breastfeeding support group at Mercy Hospital is not fond...
Breast Implants
Asked by M.W. from Dallas
on March 31, 2008
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I've been wanting breast implants since I was 17. I'm now 27 and have finished having my children so I've decided to go ahead and do it. I've heard so many horror st...
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- Dr. Frederick Lester-he is located at Baylor Dallas. I had mine done in Dec 03 and I have no regrets, I would do it ten times over, my sister got hers done right afte...
- a friend of mine used dr nakamura, i can't remember where he is but she lives in keller so i know it was close to her. she loves hers and i don't recall her saying s...
- I don't have them but one of my best friends does and she is very happy with them! I dont she lived in Dallas though when she had hers done. Good luck!
Breast Pumps
Asked by S.J. from Cleveland
on January 22, 2010
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Hi,I want to get a breast pump and not really sure which one to get.I know that I want to get a Medela because I had used it in the hospital for my last child and it w...
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- I have the medela "swing" and I really like it, you can plug it in or use batteries. It is only ment for occasional pumping (1-2 times a week). If you are planning on ...
- We tested the Pump In Style (borrowed a friend's pump) and liked it, but ended up buying an Avent Isis Duo since we own all Avent bottles. I liked that this felt gentl...
- I also used the Medela Swing pump. You can only pump one side at a time, which can take about 10-20 minutes longer total since you have to do each side, so if you wor...
Breast Pump
Asked by T.G. from Seattle
on June 27, 2011
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I was wondering if anyone knows of a good brand of breast pump. Preferrably one that isn't too expensive. I had rented one with my first daughter and it made it really...
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- Medela :) I recently found out that some insurances will pay for breast pumps...I had no idea but you might check and see if yours does. Yeah if it does!!
- I've got to go with the Medela Pump In Style also. I used it heavily for about 10 months and it never let me down. It's not cheap. I got mine for $270+tax and had to b...
- Are you going to be returning to a job or just occasionally needing to pump? If it is the latter I would just recommend a good manual pump. I have 2 Pump in Styles....
Breast Pumps
Asked by D.M. from Anchorage
on November 4, 2010
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I have a Lansinoh Double Breast Pump that is on it's last limb... I really like it, but i now need something better and more portable. I found the Medela Freestyle and...
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- I have the Pump In Style and used it while I nursed my son for two years. I'm still using it now with my 2nd son, so it was worth the cost for me. I haven't had a pr...
- Get the Medela! You won't regret it. Mine survived four kids without breaking down :)
- I have a medela double electric and have used it for 12months with all 3 of my kids so it is 8 years old and still ticking. $295 is alot of money but look at it this w...
Breast Implants ...
Asked by B.A. from Los Angeles
on July 15, 2010
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In a few weeks I am going to be going in to have breast impants put in. This is something that I have been thinking about for over 15 years. 8 years ago I went as fa...
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- Hi there... I haven't been in this situation but a close friend of mine had implants when her kids were 7 and 8 and her and her husband just said mommy is having surg...
- I think the questions will just be about concern for you because you will be in pain and not able to do anything when you are first home. So I would address that when...
- There's a book you should DEFINITELY look into. I believe it's called "My Beautiful Mommy" and it explains for children of that exact age range, why mommy looks differ...
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 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...
Breast Feeding
Asked by C.K. from Decatur
on August 23, 2008
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My son was born on July 15th of this year so hes 4 weeks old. I started nursing him right away and he was doing great. But then his jaundice levels got really high and...
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- I have 2 children and I work full time so breastfeeding was difficult to do. I ended up using my medela pump in style pump for the first full 12 months for both of my...
- Man, I feel for you. You sound like such a sensitive mama. I hope you get through this. What I know is that the way to get more milk is if the baby nurses as much as p...
- Hi C.- I nursed all 4 of my kids exculsively for over 14 mo. but was lucky enough not to have to deal with thrush and jaundice (I am so sorry it must be hard!) I mig...
Breast Augmentation
Asked by T.R. from Phoenix
on April 22, 2010
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For years now I have felt uncomfortable with myself and have always wanted a breast enhancement. After nursing 2 children I am left with even less than I had before an...
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- I had breast augmentation done 3 years ago, almost 2 years before I got pregnant. I remember being up and about a few days after surgery: I went from an A to a D-DD....
- i had mine done about 8 weeks ago and don't regret it at all. i was naturally busty before kids(DD thru hs and college), yet i have a very small frame(after 3 kids, i...
- I believe people should do whatever makes them feel better. However, I am concerned with how many women want their boobs operated on. "If I just had bigger boobs, I'...
