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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...
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- ...
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 ...
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...
Pumping and Working
Asked by R.F. from Dallas
on October 25, 2006
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I leave the house about 7 and work until about 4:30 (about an hour commute each way). I pump religiously at work - 3 times a day for 15 minutes at 10, 1 and 4. I've ...
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- Everyone's advice is really good. I just wanted you to know a few things. I am a SAHM of a 2YO and a 6MO. Nursing with a 2YO is hard and I found myself in a similar...
- I had the same problem after a couple months at work. You should be able to have just 2 pumping sessions. I did 10 and 2. You'll likely get the same amount of milk....
- Hi R., I pumped while working and it can be hard. I went through periods where my supply was lower. This may sound crazy, but one of the things I did was look at a ...
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...
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...
New Pump Not Working as Well
Asked by S.V. from Columbia
on December 28, 2007
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Hi Moms,
I was using the Ameda Purely Yours double electric pump for three weeks and was able to get an average of 2-3 ounces from each side everytime I pumped (2-3 ...
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- I am not so expererienced in pumping as I only pumped minimally when I had my two girls now ages 6 and 3 but, did you know that here in Columubs (not sure where you ar...
- I had the same problem as you with all three of my kids. I could never pump more than an ounce at a time. I watched my friend one day and she was like a cow. It jus...
- Alright, couple of things you can do. Part of the problem might be relaxing. Are you experiencing let down when pumping? Try massaging for a few minutes before you pum...
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 ...
How to Start Pumping Before Work
Asked by T.R. from Green Bay
on May 12, 2010
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I have a 6 week old baby which I breastfeed and I havent began pumping yet, my breasts dont seem full. I know I need to drink TONS OF WATER and I'm affraid I wont prod...
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- Does your area have lactation consultants? We have them in the hospitals, my peditrician office has a dr that that is all she does, and we have a business that is dev...
- what you should do is go to www.llli.org and find a nearby la leche league. remember to search all towns nearby. if nothing else, email your concerns to a la leche lea...
- The best way to get your volume up is demand. When I returned to work with both kids, I had a pretty consistent routine: 1. Wake-up and pump 2. Nurse if poss...
