Older Child: Ameda
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Difference in Breast Pump Comfort
Asked by A.L. from Salt Lake City
on November 29, 2010
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I'm considering purchasing an avent or medella breast pump. I've been realatively small chested all my life- A if not barely B cup size. I want to know which seems mor...
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- I had a manual Avent pump with #1 and could rarely get my milk to let down. I hated that thing! I used an Ameda with #2 and wasn't impressed. It worked, but never f...
- As a lactation consultant, I am familiar with most of the breast pumps out there. Medela does have a soft shield option, although it does not have the petals. Mostly...
- I am an A cup too and on my 4th baby. I have had 3 different breast pumps and although some of them extracted more milk at a time than others, I did not see a differen...
Breast Pump Recommendations?
Asked by K.L. from Orlando
on August 6, 2006
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I will be going back to work after 6 weeks and plan to breastfeed. What breast pump would you recommend? Not too expensive, please.
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- I have two children and breastfed both times. With the first one I bought a cheap electric pump, I can't remember the name right now, but it worked great for a while ...
- You can try renting a pump through your local hospital. They generally run around $25-$30 per month. They are also much stronger than most of the models at the store...
- I used the Medela Pump In Style Advanced while I had to be away from my baby for a time (she was in ICU). It was wonderful and truly a lifesaver. I still have it and...
Which is the best breast pump to buy?
Asked by K.B. from Columbus
on April 21, 2008
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Any suggestions on what bottles to use with the Lansinoh Double Electric Breast Pump? OR any suggestions on what Breast Pump to purchase? THANKS!
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Picking a Pump
Asked by J.T. from Salt Lake City
on January 5, 2008
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I am currently pregnant with number two and i really want to try and breastfeed for longer then a week, like with my daughter. Due to my c-section and she was in the h...
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- I HIGHLY suggest getting a Medela (Pump in Style- I think it is) pump. They are more expensive but worth it!!!!!!! You can rent a hospital grade one from your hospita...
- Invest in a good quality Medela pump. With my first child I worked 40 hours a week and breastfed exclusively. I borrowed my SIL Medela Pump In Style (it even has a l...
- hi J.! I didn't read all the responses you have gotten so far...but for my first 2 kids I used the Avent pump. It was recommended to me and I loved it. It's su...
Breast Pump Suggestions
Asked by D.S. from Provo
on December 8, 2009
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I am looking into buying a breast pump but I am not sure which one to buy. I was looking at the reviews at babies r us but there are so many different reviews. I kno...
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- Great job investigating before you buy! If you'll need to pump regularly, then you probably need a high quality double electric. www.breastandbottlefeeding.com has a...
- Go to a Lactation Specialist through your hospital or the speicalty store, not the chain store. Definitely get a double pump and electric by Medela (whatever the curre...
- I have heard so many good things about the Medela--I have not used it myself, but I will definitely look into it for my next baby. I just wanted to recommend you not g...
Breast Pump Recommendations
Asked by S.S. from San Francisco
on January 14, 2008
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Hi,
I am due to give birth in 2 months with my first baby. I am planning to breast feed and would like some advice on breast pumps, which brands work best etc. Any ad...
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- the avent breast pumped works really great, i wish i bought it with my first child. even if you get the manuel, it is a great pump
- Definitely the Medela Pump In Style Advanced. I know it's more expensive but SO worth it! I loved it! It was best for pumping at work but even when I was on mat...
- Get the Medela Pump in Style - they are very very expensive new, so my ob recommended I get one slightly used off of ebay. You can buy new and boil all the tubes and m...
Which One to Buy?
Asked by L.H. from Joplin
on May 5, 2009
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I have 3 boys--17, 10, 8--but never breast fed any of them. I am expecting my 4th baby in September and I am very committed to nursing this time. I do want to be abl...
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- I had a Medela (electric) and it was great! I work full time, frequently very long hours, and was able to pump successfully at work for a year. If your work schedule...
- Hi L., I just had my son on 2/10/09 and I too didn't know what pump to get. I didn't pump with my 1st child, I just wheined (sp?) her off once I went back to work....
- I used a medual electric double pump with my first ( don't remember which model) and I HATED it!! I did a lot of looking around with my second child and decided on th...
Breastfeeding/Breastpump
Asked by C.S. from Pittsburgh
on March 5, 2008
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Hello Moms!!
I am seeking advice on a couple of things. I have a 2 1/2 year old son and I am expecting my second around the first of April. I breastfed my first son...
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- I breastfed my twins for 9 months while their older brother (19 months older) was running around. A few things I found worked were: 1) Distract, distract, distract. W...
- I know how difficult it is to breastfeed a newborn with a two year old still needing the attention. I did it with the help of a supportive husband. I also found expl...
- I agree with lots of the ladies, medela rocks! Borrowed, ebay'd or new, its the best investment. When I bought mine (5 yrs ago and still working like a champ) it was ...
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 ...
Medela Manual Breast Pump
Asked by C.J. from McAllen
on February 27, 2009
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Hi, we were going to buy an electric, but spent too much on the baby clothes and decor. So now I have this manual one. The baby isn't born yet, but I heard you could "...
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- For me, the manual breast pump was very frustrating and discouraging (it was not the medela). I used a manual breast pump with my first child and gave up on the whole...
- Request a lactation consultant and an electric pump at the hospital. ASAP. Get an electric pump. Rent it (Woman's Work in Houston rents them) or buy an Ameda pump....
- Hi, Just do not give up, get lots of help, cry if it hurts because it will. Don't let non-breastfeeders discourage you. Get in touch with LeLEche they will come t...
