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**Shopping List ?'S** I Plan on Breastfeeding Can I Hold off on the Breast Pump?
Asked by S.2. from Flagstaff
on April 6, 2011
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This is my 1st baby and I know sometimes breast feeding doesn't go as planned. So, I'm wondering should I invest in a breast pump now before she's born to have on hand...
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- Sure you can hold off on the pump until you have a better sense of what you need. You can rent a hospital grade pump to stimulate production if needed. Please see or...
- I had the same question - my son was born about 4.5 months ago. I went and ended up buying a pump about a week after he was born. I was lucky and he latched on right a...
- I'm so happy to see that you are eager to breastfeed your baby. I've nursed all 3 of mine and can tell you that while it isn't the easiest thing I've ever done, it's ...
Breast Pumps & Other 'Must Have' Baby Gift Registry Items
Asked by J.J. from San Francisco
on February 27, 2008
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I am 5 1/2 months pregnant & beginning my baby registry.
I have 2 questions:
What breast pump would you recommend for a planning on breast feeding mother?
What ...
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- At home I use a Medela pump in style at work I use an Ameda hospital pump (a major advantage of working at a hospital.) For me the Ameda is more comfortable. They're...
- First of all congratulations!! Girls are SO fun!!! I have answered this question so many times for friends that I have a spreadsheet. The short list though... Ma...
- Congrats on the Baby Girl on the way...I prefer the elctric pump over a manual; but you might want to think about this if you are going back to work and still plan on ...
Seeking Recommendations and Warnings for Dual Electric Breast Pumps
Asked by V.E. from Albany
on June 12, 2009
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I will be breastfeeding my second child after he is born in late July/early August. I breastfed my first son about four years ago, and used a simple hand operated brea...
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- I used the Ameda purely yours breast pump. It worked great and I had no problems with it. I nursed for 10 months so it got a lot of use! Plus its a lot less expensiv...
- Loved the Medela! It had all of the "extra" attachments (including a car adapter), which was great. My sister will be using mine after her twins and she just bought ...
- Hey V., Just like you my kids are four years apart. I had my daughter this past April so the age difference will be good for you. Anyway, I recommend Medela pump...
Advice of Buying a Breast Pump
Asked by A.K. from Tampa
on September 28, 2009
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Where can I get a good breast pump without paying an arm and a leg. I like the Ameda and Medela but both of very expensive. In the long run it will be cheaper to buy...
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- hi A. my advice is to purchase used. all pumps nowadays are made to where cross contamination is near impossible to take place. As i have mentioned to others on thi...
- A., the milk does NOT go through the machine. the only parts that touch you or your milk are the breast shield, the membrane, and the bottle. these can all be steri...
- Check out craigslist.com or ebay. I was able to get a Medela Pump in style for $99. I used the tubing and pumps that the hospital provided (for free!) and sterilized...
Pumping Issues
Asked by K.W. from Bakersfield
on August 31, 2009
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I have a 3 month old that is exclusively breast fed. I pump only when I miss a feeding, or when he falls asleep in the middle of one in an attempt to have enough milk ...
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- Sorry to say a good pump goes a long way as does making sure you have therigt cup fit. That being said to get a good amount of milke from pumping it usually tajes an e...
- Hi K., I had the same issue with my 1st pump. I even got an infection because it wasn't emptying them enough! I was strongly urged to invest in a Medela Electric pump...
- Investing in a better pump is definitely a worthwhile investment, especially if you think you'll be pumping more in the future (e.g. to store up more milk if you're re...
Advice on Bottle Types
Asked by C.S. from Kalamazoo
on April 12, 2008
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My son is due in June and I am planning on exclusively breastfeeding him, however I do want to pump and have him take a bottle as well so I don't have to worry about w...
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- I breastfeed and supplemented with bottles both kids. With my second I was only able to breastfeed for a short time. I initially used Dr. Brown's which I liked but b...
- Sounds like you got some great advice already. We exclusively breastfed till 6 months or more and still breastfeed at 14 months. My son took his first bottle of expr...
- Hi Ruby, My name is M.. I am a mother of 3 who also strictly breastfed my children. Now that my children are older, I have gone to school and became a pediatric nurse...
Help! New Mom to Be Looking for Advice.
Asked by M.B. from Toledo
on July 31, 2006
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I'm looking for any advice and recommendations from all of you moms out there. This is our first child and I'm not sure which items I should buy or avoid. I'd particul...
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- Hello M.! Last year we too welcomed our first and I was exactly in your shoes! We didn't know where to begin! I relied on advice from everyone. We spent so much ...
- A book that really helped me alot was 'What to Expect When You're expecting'
- Hi Mindi - I can't give you anything definite about stuff, but some generalities. I've seen bottles out there that are advertised specifically for babies that sw...
In Need of a Good, Reliable Breast Pump
Asked by N.S. from Kansas City
on December 6, 2009
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At my baby shower I recieved a 'the first years MiPump' and a week after I started using it the power just stopped working so I took it back to the store and exchanged...
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- Have you thought about renting one? Walgreens has really good pumps and Once Upon a Child rents the pump n style. St. Johns Pharmacy also rents them. Much cheaper i...
- St. John's Mercy Medical Center pharmacy rents hospital grade pumps by the month. It wasn't cheap, but worth every penny. I also had a Medela Pump and Style for trav...
- I have the Medula Pump in Style Double pump with the leather bag...it ROCKS! I've used it for both my kids and it's still in the closet awaiting a possible third...ne...
Need Help Choosing a Breast Pump!
Asked by J.R. from Philadelphia
on March 15, 2008
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I am expecting my first child and need help choosing a breast pump for my registry. I plan to breastfeed and am not sure if and when I will be returning to work. I w...
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- I recommend any Medula product. I have the travel backpack version and I am currently pumping for my second child. It is dual which works great to get the most milk. ...
- As a nurse and lactation educator and a mom, I highly recommend the Medela Pump in Style, so much so, that soon I will renting them to moms!!
- I have the Medela (the shoulder bag one) and loved it. I plan to use it with my next baby (due in July) and right now my sister is getting lots of use out of it. It iu...
Breast Pumps.
Asked by C.T. from Gainesville
on January 24, 2008
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Just wondering what you wonderful women/mothers like(d) and use(d) . Manual vs. automatic. I am a stay at home mom. and plan of strctly breast feeding. I also know tha...
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- I’ll add my quick 2 cents and agree with the women who posted about the Ameda Purely Yours double electric pump. I paid $149 for it (it's now $175 at breastfeedingex...
- well...I tried the Medela in the hospital and thought that it was very painful. I bought an Avent IQ Isis breast pump that has the ability to go auto or manual. Unfo...
- Hi C., One I do not recommend - the WhisperWear hands-free automatic pump. It did not work for me very well at all. So glad to hear you'll be breastfeeding! It...
