Work & Family Balance: Ameda
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Need Opinions on a Good Breastpump for Going Back to Work.
Asked by K.G. from Chicago
on February 12, 2007
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Hi... I will be going back to work on April 1 and would like to start pumping now so I can have a small supply and then I will continue pumping probably three times wh...
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- Just a note-I'm not sure which model I got, but I bought a Medela pump that was a bit too basic and I could kick myself! When you are a new mom and need to set aside ...
- Hi K., I have the Medela PIS Advanced, and love it. I also got it for a geatly reduced price online in January - $228.00. www.lactationcare.com. It arrived 3-day...
- I rented a pump from our pediatrician's office for $1/day and it was the hospital grade pump and worked awesome. You really want to find one that works quickly - I k...
Breast Pump
Asked by A.W. from Chicago
on May 18, 2009
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I'm looking for suggestions and things to steer clear of where breast pumps are concerned. I will most likely be going back to work full time after 3 months and would...
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- I used the Ameda Purely Yours and it lasted through breast feeding four kids at least one year. I did have a breast shield crack at some point and I called and they ov...
- Hi A., I just finished breastfeeding my second child with an Ameda Purely Yours breast pump. While it didn't come with a bag, I used the black bag that I received ...
- A.: there are a number of choices.... rental or buying is the first decision... there are three manufacturers... medela, ameda egnell and now hygeia. ...
What's the Best Breastpump for Working Moms?
Asked by J.S. from Harrisburg
on October 22, 2008
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I've started back to work and my son is almost 12 weeks old. He's a big guy, already almost 14lbs! At daycare he eats about 4-4oz bottles during the day. I really want...
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- If you are interested in a hand pump I would highly reccomend the Medela Harmony pump. This is the second pump I have owned. The first was an electric First Years pump...
- I have two children, 4 yrs old and 22 months. I breast-fed both of them. I used the Medela hand pump (baby shower gift) as well as the Electric Evenflo Breast pump (a...
- Hello J., I have a two year old and a 5 mth old and fully nursed and am nuring both of them. My daughter was nursed until one and I am planning on doing the same wit...
Advice on Pumping/Storing Breastmilk
Asked by T.S. from Seattle
on June 6, 2008
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I will be returning to work when my daughter is 6 weeks old. My husband will be home with her for another 6 weeks, and then she will be going to daycare. I have deci...
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- Hi T., I know you are getting a lot of responses, but I didn't really see one with my exact experience and it might help. Before I had my daughter, I thought I w...
- I too went back to work at 6 weeks. 1. Any pump that you feel is best for you would work I think. I used the double electric pump by evenflo. 2. I started giving m...
- Medela Pump in Style is hands down the best pump. I have spoken to many women and nurses. Also, I froze milk in 4-6-8 oz increments. Once thawed you still have s...
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...
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...
Best Manual Breast Pump Advice Please
Asked by R.T. from Washington DC
on July 25, 2009
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we are epecting in november,but i have started shopping and researching.
am a stay at home mom, this is my first pregnancy and am planning things ahead as i dont want...
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- I breastfed my daughter for a year and I am very proud of it. My husband and I rented one from the hospital for a year. It didnt cost that much to rent. It was a goo...
- I thought that the Avent Isis manual pump was very handy to have around to relieve engorgement every once in awhile, but if you can get your hands on a used Medela pum...
- I recommend the Avent Isis. I pumped while at work, and actually had better results getting let down with it than with my big Medela Pump In Style, although the PIS w...
