Wheat, Gluten & Oatmeal: Infant, Ameda
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Breastmilk vs Formula: Finances?
Asked by M.A. from Lubbock
on September 1, 2010
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Ok mama's. I'm 36 weeks pregnant with my first baby, and I still can't decide whether or not I want to breastfeed. I'd always said that I would strictly be a formula...
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- Some ways I saved money on formula.. bought at places like Sam's club or Costco.. Sign up on line at manufactors web sites for money saving coupons.. buy powdered vrs...
- I formula fed both of my children since I was physically unable to breastfeed. I am really irritated with all the breastfeeding moms you assume because you formula fee...
- So I dont really have an answer but what it sounds like you need to do is price out the formula and find out how much you would use for 1st year of life, then match th...
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...
Pumping Problem!
Asked by K.M. from Sacramento
on June 24, 2008
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Breastfeeding has gone perfectly from day one (whew!). He is 4 months old now. I started pumping at 6 weeks to prep for going back to work part time - 2 days a week....
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- Hi! I guess I don't have any advice, but I'm in a similar situation. My daughter was born Feb. 19th, and just last week I started working Tuesdays and Thursdays. I ha...
- Hi K., If you can, make sure your pumping time is a time you would nurse him on your days off, that way it's in the schedule. You might also try bringing a piece o...
- HI K., Make sure you are drinking enough fluids and you can try pumping more often. Sometimes your body starts to produce less milk because you are not feeding the ...
Proper Storage of Milk
Asked by M.B. from Rochester
on April 2, 2008
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I have been debating pumping for the past 5 months of 7. I am leery of the plastic and it's 'phthalates' and other garbage that is newly discovered in it. Now, I have ...
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- Hi I wanted to let you know that there is a system with playtex nursers that will attach to a pump using their dropins. If you can't find it email me and I have one un...
- Hi, just so you know Medela bottles are BPA free as well (same as born free), so I dont think there is a problem sterilizing them! Pumping nto the bottle, and then fr...
- My SIL recommended Medela bags specifically because you can pump direcly into the bag. I think you have to position the bag similar to a bottle-liner. I just hated t...
Pumping and Working...
Asked by L.B. from Stationed Overseas
on May 23, 2010
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My son will be 4 months old at the end of May. He's a huge baby!! He was 26 inches long and 18 pounds just a few weeks ago and I'm sure he's bigger than that now, pr...
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- It sounds like you understand all of the research and implications and that you're making an informed decision. Go with your gut mama. On the other hand, something ...
- I would not worry too much! This is such a short position, just start pumping now and freezing what you pump. It will get you under way and you will be able to supplem...
- You could start the cereal as early as 4 months if that's what you wanted to do. The cereal is just trying to get them to learn to eat something, and has no real valu...
Breastfeeding and Work
Asked by C.C. from Columbus
on March 19, 2008
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I just went back to work 1 month ago. I noticed that I haven't been able to pump as much at work and my breast milk is drying up. Any suggestions? I love breastfeed...
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- Have you ever heard people talk about leaking heavily when they were in a store and heard another child cry? Its psychological, from what I've been told, so maybe try...
- Make sure you are in a relaxed setting when you do pump. Have a picture of the baby to look at or a recording of baby's voice. To increase supply, eat lots of oatmeal,...
- There is a vitamin supplement that you can buy called Fenugreek. My lactation consultant recommended it when I went back to work and had the same problem. It nearly ...
Increasing Milk Supply
Asked by M.J. from Chico
on March 5, 2008
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Just wondering about healthy ways to increase my milk supply. My daughter is 6 months old and I just returned to work fulltime. I would like to hear other moms suggest...
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- I took fenugreek in addition to Mother's milk and it worked for me. Good Luck.
- I am a nursing mom of a 6 month old too and my supply started to go down about a month ago. However, between talking to my doctor and every where I read, it's always ...
- Is your employer respectful of your need to pump? Do you have a comfortable place? Knowledge is power, so know that by California law, employers MUST provide you wit...
