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Problems Pumping at Work
Asked by M.B. from Chicago
on January 2, 2008
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I am exclusively breastfeeding my 4 month old son and am having problems expressing milk at work. I was just home for seven days straight and while home I nursed my s...
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- If you have a pump like I did, you might need a different size funnel cup(the part that fits on your breast and attaches to the machine). My lactation consultant gave ...
- get pictures of the little one. This usually works for me. If I'm looking at a picture of the baby I can usually pump more than if I'm reading or still doing work wh...
- I'm sorry you are having trouble, you are right, the more you stress about it, the worse it will get. My suggestion is to get one of those $20-30 "electronic picture ...
Can You Suggest Any Helpful Breastfeeding/parenting Books?
Asked by A.B. from Phoenix
on February 17, 2009
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I just had my third son in January and have already been breastfeeding him the longest, 6 weeks. I am interested in reading an helpful books on the subject for tips an...
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- Hi A., Congratulations! You got some great suggestions. The Dr. Sears Breastfeeding book is good. Also, I highly recommend you contact Doris as in Amanda's post. ...
- I'm sorry I can't recommend any books, but I thought I might tell you some tricks that I have tried... For increasing milk supply I drink LOTS of water and 1 to 2 b...
- Hi A., Our OB/GYN wellness center is having a breastfeeding class next week. Janine is a great instructor, she could help you 'troubleshoot' the problems you are havi...
Why Is My Milk Supply So Low?
Asked by F.U. from Chicago
on June 16, 2009
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I had my baby girl at 28 weeks. We aren't sure why yet, but they told us it was due to drops in her heart rate. After delivering, I started pumping right away. I did n...
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- I had much the same problem. My son was full term, (a planned c-section, breach baby) but he wouldn't latch on, he had a reflex in which every time he opened his mout...
- Maybe you need some rest and some time away from worrying about this. When baby is ready to nurse, you could try relactation. Somehow, babies are much better at stimul...
- I am assuming that you are unable to nurse your baby which is why you are pumping so much. if that is the case, take a deep breath, pump when you can and relax until y...
Lily Padz... Breastfeeding Moms What Do You Think?
Asked by A.A. from Boston
on September 14, 2008
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Hey ladies! Has anyone here used the Lily Padz breast pads? If they work as well as they appear to I want to get some like, yesterday!
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- hi I love wearing lily padz for braless, or with a dress or swimming buttt not ideal for overnight. i wore it 2 night ago, my 6 wks old daughter actually sleep thru ...
- With my first son I took cloth diapers (used those just for his spitting up not for actual diapers, but he never spit up). I cut the cloth diapers in round circles bi...
- I wore them and they were ok. I used them when I worked out, but not overnight. I could not imagine using them overnight as they are not absorbent. They'd be good for ...
What Are the Best Breast Pads and Nursing Bras?
Asked by A.H. from Dallas
on September 17, 2007
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Not sure what brand to buy... Please let me know which disposable breast pads and nursing bras are the most comfortable and best to buy. Thanks! I have no clue. :)
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- I love my Bravado nursing bras. I actually went to Harris Hospital downtown and bought mine - they have people there tha will help you get fitted properly. As far as...
- Lansinoh pads were the best. Gerber "heavy flow" second best. You definitely want contoured design, otherwise the shape of the pad shows through your shirt (it looks...
- A., I have been using the Lansinoh pads. They work really well. When i first started back to work i would leak ALL the time. But the pads never let it leak through ...
Best Breat Pumps and Breast Pads
Asked by B.H. from Panama City
on September 3, 2009
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Good morning, Ladies!
I am trying to do research on the best best pumps, both manual and electric. I've heard good reviews about the manual Lansolil but most revie...
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- I can't tell you anything about pumps, but I wasn't too impressed with the reusable nursing pads. They would work well nearer to the end of the nursing period for me,...
- I rented a breastpump from the hospital at first to get my supply to come in well. Then I bought a Medela pump in style. I LOVE that pump. Double, electric with the...
- Yes, the Medela is expensive, but it works well. I'm not sure about buying a used pump. I know milk did back up into my tubing and the motor a few times. So if you ...
Breast Pump as a Carry-on
Asked by S.T. from Dallas
on November 26, 2007
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How many carry on items can I bring on the plane with my 7 mo?
She will be in my sling and I will check the carseat.
Diaper bag for her.
Breast pump.
Purse/other...
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- You may want to call the airline to be sure because all of them have different rules, but usually, you can have your carryon and a personal item and a diaper bag (the ...
- I was worried about it too, so I went and bought a Medela Swing...it is smaller pump. I just used it for the week I was out of town. I got a big quilt type bag that ...
- I know that American Airlines allows one carry on and one personal item. But you can have a diaper bag in addition. I packed my pump in the checked luggage.
Anybody Use Udder Covers?
Asked by J.L. from Lexington
on November 4, 2011
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Ok so there was a great deal going on for Udder Covers recently and I've heard great reviews on them so I bought some. I just got them in the mail and these babies ar...
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- I thought you meant the nursing shawl cover. I found their shawl to be inferior to Bebe Au Lait/Hooter Hider and never bought another one. If the nursing pads are ...
- I got my Udder Cover (the apron type cover) and some pads, too. I loved the cover. Never used the pads. I LOVED Lansinoh's disposable ones. Very discreet.
- The breast pads you are referring to are not called Udder Covers (that's the nursing shawl). I have both. Nursing cover/shawl didn't work well after baby learned how ...
Breast Pumps and Bottle Feeding
Asked by K.G. from Pocatello
on June 4, 2009
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Hi all, my 5 1/2 month old son is pretty much strictly breastfed, but on occasion we have left him with my mom and a bottle of formula to go on a date or something. Wh...
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- check out la lecha league international's website. My daughter who is totally breastfed wouldn't take a bottle with, so last week when I had to be away from her for a...
- Both my kids are breastfed, and were only occasionally bottle fed. I have an Avent Isis manual pump and it works great. I wouldn't want to use it if I was pumping full...
- I've only used electric, so I don't have any recommendations for that, but have you tried your friends? I bought an electric pump that I used at home to help increase...
Inward Nipples
Asked by S.F. from New York
on October 7, 2010
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Inward nipples
I’m a mom of one year and 4 months girl, when she was born, I was having hard time in breast feeding, because my areola area is wide and nipples are ...
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- I had inverted nipples. I pumped exclusively for 2 months til my son could latch on. You can wear breast shells before the baby is born and in your bra after the baby ...
- OH I had the same problem with baby #1. They are call inverted nipples and there are many techniques to help tease them out. And worst of all I did not know I had inv...
- About a month before your baby is due, start wearing soft inverted shields. Medela makes them and you wear them right in your bra, which helps pull your nipples out. I...
