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BPA And Breast Pump Preference
Asked by S.J. from Milwaukee
on April 13, 2008
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Reading a couple other posts on here recently is making me wonder about a few things. I'd LOVE some thoughts and info from you moms out there!
1. Avent bottles ap...
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- hello, I exclusively pumped with my two children and LOVED the Medela backpack pump in style. Check out ebay for a retailer that sells them sealed new in the box - A L...
- i have used both and HATED the medela pump-in-style. the avent was much better in terms of comfort, let-down, etc. i was left bruised by the medela! also the avent ...
- I used a Medela pump, and loved it. I used it daily for a year, and it wasn't until the very end (thankfully), that it finally wore out. I definitely felt that I got...
Need Advice on Breast Pumps and Bottles
Asked by H.C. from Reading
on February 5, 2008
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I need some advice on buying a good breast pump and also bottles that don't leak. My first pregnancy I was given an Ameda breast pump from a friend and it died after a...
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- I rented a hospital grade double pump for 6 months and was happy with it. I think it was a Medela. This was for my second and (planned to be) last child and my first...
- I have a professional that worked great for me. No leaks and great suction. If you supply is low due to the medication. You may need pomp that pomp constantly like ...
- I was given a Medela single electric pump from a friend that hardly used it. You can sterilize all of the parts so it was fine and I figured worth giving a try. I am a...
About Delivery...
Asked by L.S. from Orlando
on August 14, 2006
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Hi everyone, I am 33 weeks and getting ready for labor. Since this is my first pregnancy I have so many questions :). Do you recommend childbirth classes? what do...
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- Hi Liliana, I am going to tell you when no body told me. I took classes, I read 24/7. but this no one told me until it was the 2 hour of me pushing. Push like you ...
- My husband & I took Limaze classes...quite honestly didn't do me any good! Whatever you do, don't eat a lot of greasy foods close to the end. Could've just been me, b...
- COngradulations!!!! Let me just say this there are no two child births that are the same!!! I was so afraid when I was getting ready to have mine, I never took any cla...
Bests Bottles for Breastfeeding
Asked by M.T. from Los Angeles
on August 6, 2010
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Ok, Ok...so everything changes...this I know. I haven't had a baby in 8 years and I am now in my 7th month of pregnancy. I went to register today and was ohhhhh sooo...
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- Hi M., all bottles are same, they said this is good for this, another one for something else,..... i tried almost all of them because my baby had a lots of colic, ...
- The BEST bottle......the one your baby is willing to take. Each child is different, so I'd experiment and get 1 of each different kind and then get a few more of th...
- I BFed for a year. (my son's now 2, so this was just one year ago). Bought the MEDELA nipples and bottles and realized later that EVENFLOW made an almost identical...
Need Advice About Breast Pumps
Asked by E.K. from Tampa
on August 19, 2009
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Hi. This is my first pregnancy and I am looking for some advice about breast pumps. I am already at home, and will remain at home once I have our son. I plan to bre...
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- I had the same use/need requirements that you have with my first son (he is now 2). I used the Avent manual hand pump. I found it very easy to use and could get milk...
- It''s been a while; but once your milk comes in, and you must drink plenty of water to keep the supply, you won't need a pump...you'll express right into an empty bott...
- After being a SAHM to three and breast feeding I would say I love the Medela. This company makes really nice pumps. I worked in Postpartum for a few years in between...
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...
Breast Pump- to Rent or Buy?
Asked by J.S. from Dallas
on July 11, 2008
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I am trying to decide if i should buy or rent a breast pump. We are going to have more childern so maybe buying makes more sense but I don't plan on breast feeding on...
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- I rented one from the hospital. It was a top of the line pump. So easy to use! And it was covered by my insurance.
- First of all Congrats! I would recommend renting until you know how it's going to work for you. I rented for around 4 months and I'm glad I did instead of buying. ...
- Rent. You'll get 2 different oppinions. Those that think its yucky to rent and those that don't. I rented and it's perfectly clean. The part you rent is the mo...
Which Bottles Are Best???
Asked by W.D. from Charlotte
on August 16, 2008
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I am 33 weeks pregnant with a baby girl and I am trying to figure out what kind of bottles to get. Everyone that I know has thrown in their two cents about my plans no...
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- WOOO HOOO AMEN SISTER! I am so tired of Nursing nazi's lookin down on those of us who chose not to! I wish I had as lofty a plans as you do! :) I just plain didn't li...
- W., Congrats! Everyone recommended the ventaire to me, you know the crooked ones. So thats what we started with but she still got alot of air from those so we switche...
- Hi W.! I understand exactly what you mean about breastfeeding. I was unable to for various reasons but here is what I experienced with bottles. For me and my son ...
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...
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...
