Working at home: Ameda
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Ameda vs Medela Pump
Asked by M.S. from San Francisco
on July 27, 2008
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I bought the Ameda pump and have only been able to pump a maximum of 1.5 oz with it, regardless of when I pump. I'm wondering if the Medela Pump N Style would pump mo...
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- I excusively expressed with both my kids. I used an Ameda hospital grade pump that I rented from El Camino Hospital when I had my son last June. After two months o...
- I use the Medela pump and I am very happy with the amount of milk I've been able to pump. I am back to work now and pump twice a day. I can get 3-5oz. out of each brea...
- I rented the hospital grade Maedela pump and had trouble pumping, but it had nothing to do with the pump. It was my lack of flow. The doc put me on reglan, an acid ref...
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 ...
Pumping at Work
Asked by S.W. from Philadelphia
on November 10, 2008
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My second baby is due in February. I will be on maternity leave for 2 months, then it's back to work. Based on my job (and commute time) I will be away from my baby :-...
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- There is some great advice here from moms, so I'll just add that a WONDERFUL online group for you is a yahoo group called bfworkingmoms. It's an incredibly supportive...
- I have 3 children and was able to pump for a year for each of them while working full time. So I didn't have to pump so many times at work this is what I did. In the...
- I watch this lady's son since 6 weeks....she pumped while at work(she was away 10+hrs a day)...this is what she said....My hints- get the best pump- I have a Medella- ...
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...
Returning to Work and Now Have Decreased Supply
Asked by B.S. from Cleveland
on March 16, 2009
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First of all, I apologize for the length of my post. My son is now 8 weeks old. I returned to work at 6 weeks post partum. I am breastfeeding my son and sometimes hav...
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- First, let me tell you good job! Being a mom is work and such a wonderful blessing and you are doing great :) With my daughter, I breastfed for ~3 mos. She was in t...
- I had the same problem last year. My son also slowed down weight gain, and my physician wasn't worried about it. I also ran out of frozen milk, and began mixing bottle...
- First off, GREAT FOR YOU FOR GIVING YOUR CHILD HUMAN MILK!!! There is nothing that even comes close to being healthy for your child except milk designed esp for him, ...
Pumping While Going to Work
Asked by 2.B. from Pocatello
on October 12, 2010
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I have just started taking my 5 month old to daycare 3 days a week while I work. He has been going with me to work so I have just been nursing. I want to continue to n...
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- Hi! I'm a teacher and started pumping at work in September. I pump right into those bags and have a cooler with ice packs that keep all day. I can't waste time during ...
- I successfully pumped at work with both my B. for 6 months! You can do it too, I'm sure. When I didn't have time (or access to water) to wash all my pumping equipmen...
- I pumped for 12 months with my first and my second is now 5 months old. I was given an office for pumping and just work in here and close the door when needed, like y...
SAHM Going Back to Work
Asked by D.R. from Dallas
on May 25, 2006
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I am going back to work on Tuesday from my maternity leave and am putting my son in daycare. I am very worried that I will not have enough breastmilk pumped everyday ...
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- Hi Victoria, In regards to pumping, please ask your doctor to see how they feel about this first, but I used a tea from Traditional Medicinals called Mother's Milk on ...
- Hi there, It will be tough and if you are already only getting 3oz a day that will be hard to maintain when you return to work. If you are using a manual pump or a si...
- I use walmarts parents choice. It is one of the cheepest and all formulas have to be approved by the fda so they are all the same just the name is differnt. My baby ...
Returning to Work
Asked by A.D. from Tucson
on October 27, 2006
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I will be returning to my full time job and I would like to continue to breastfeed. What amount of pumped milk is enough to keep on hand each day for my baby?
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- I pump for my daughter to have babysitting time occassionally. She was taking three ounces until about four or five months when she started eating four ounces a feedin...
- I would have about 5, 4 oz bags of frozen milk for the first day of daycare. Then bring the fresh milk you've pumped that day for the next day of daycare. I also pum...
- Anglea, The amount needed is going to change as your baby grows. To start, it will probably be enough to send 3-4 ounces to daycare for your child. And then I found...
Nursing and Work
Asked by I.D. from Austin
on January 28, 2009
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Hi, I am a working mother of a 4mth old and trying to nurse. I started pumping but as the days go by, I get less milk and I need some advice, ideas to help me keep my ...
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- When I went back to work after my son was born, I also pumped at work....i found staying hydrated with lots of water and taking Fenugreek supplement helped me keep goi...
- When I was in that situation, I contacted a La Leche League leader and they helped me alot to continue the nursing relationship. Good luck.
- pumping is not the most fun thing to do..... and, if you are at work, i bet you are thinking, ok hurry hurry hurry... when i was pumping, friends advised me to imagin...
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...
