Weaning: Ameda
4 articles
Can I Continue Breastfeeding Without a Pump?
Asked by C.C. from Detroit
on February 29, 2008
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My sister-in-law has let me borrow her breastpump but now she is having her second baby and needs it back. I have been pumping while at work and breastfeeding my son w...
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- Check e-bay for pumps. I bought my (at the time LOL) $300 Ameda purely Yours for $150 brand new off e-bay. It's now been used for 3 children...just the occasional pum...
- What you express, whether by nursing or pumping is what your body will make the next day. So your body will adjust eventually and most likely it will not even be an is...
- I wasn't told until my 3rd child that my insurance would cover a Medela hospital grade pump. Get an Rx for one from your doctor and take it to any DME company (durabl...
Need Advice on Breast pumps--HELP!
Asked by V. from Chicago
on June 30, 2006
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My daughter is 6 months old and up until now, I've been nursing her and occasionally pumping with the Avent Isis (manual). Now I'm away from her more and she drinks a...
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- I bought the Pump in Style and still had the same problem you mention - supply keeping up with demand. I would go ahead and rent the hospital grad one - the money you...
- I use a Medela. Most people I know also use a Medela but I am sure the hospital grade one is good too. NO info on the Avent.
- Hi V.: I'm a lactation consultant. I would recommend that you do one of two things. You can rent an electric breast pump, for as long as you want to continue expres...
Breastfeeding/pumping - Going Back to Work - Need Advice
Asked by S.J. from St. Louis
on July 16, 2010
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I nursed my first for 6 months. With this baby, I will only be home 6 weeks and will have to return to work. I am determined to continue pumping for at least 4 addit...
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- You can definitely do it. I highly recommend Medela's pump in style if they still make it. I used it for 11 months pumping at least 6 times/day with my son. It ...
- The advice you have gotten is great. I have 2 things to add. You'll need to buy bra liners to help with the leaking. Pump and store as much as possible right n...
- I used a medela pump and it works great and is very quiet. They are pricey but worth it. I went back to work between 3-4 months after my kids were born. I pumped tw...
Sore Nipples with 11 Month Old
Asked by J.W. from Dayton
on January 17, 2010
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Hey Momma's,
I have exclusively been nursing my 11 month old since she was born. She now has 4 teeth and I have sore nipples. She is not biting me but I think her l...
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- Google "Jack Newman All-Purpose Nipple Ointment). Take the "recicpe" to your OB or Pedi and have them write a prescription. You have to have an apothecary who can ma...
- Is it possible that you have an infection? I had one when my son was about a year old. If the pain continues contact your doc.
- Once the teeth come in, nursing is hard for everyone! I would wean her and continue to pump if you want her to have breastmilk still. She is at the age of drinking nor...
