Working while Pregnant: Medela
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Medela Freestyle or PIS
Asked by J.K. from Dallas
on October 14, 2008
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First time Mom looking for recommendation on whether to purchase a Medela Freestyle pump or a Pump in Style? I like that the Freestyle allows you to walk around etc. ...
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- My kids are way past that stage now (6 and 2.5 yrs), but I would say PIS. I had 2 - one lived at home and one lived at the office. (I bought 1 new and 1 off ebay). ...
- I rented a pump from a lactation consultant. Everything is new except for the actual machine part (so everything that touches you or the milk is new :). It was good ...
- I would recommend, like another already said, to rent what you think you might like and then decide. I bought a Medela PIS and it did not work one bit. In fact, it mad...
Nursing and Job Hunting...
Asked by L.B. from Stationed Overseas
on May 20, 2010
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I applied for a part time job in my field which is teaching and now have an interview late next week. It's just during the summer and only 3 hours a day plus prep tim...
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- Buy a good double breast pump. I had the medela. It is expensive, but worth the investment if you're serious about working and pumping for an extended period of time. ...
- The ladies that nurse/pump where I work go into a closed office and put a 'do not disturb' sign on the door.
- Well, first off, I think it might be illegal to not hire you because you pump, unless its a job where there are toxins in the air or something. But even then you'd pu...
Breastpumping at Work
Asked by S.J. from Wausau
on June 11, 2009
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I'm going back to work next week, my little girl will be 8 weeks old. When I'm pumping at work, how often should I pump? Do I need to pump every 2-3 hours like she eat...
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- I followed the same schedule as some of the others suggested. When I started back to work, I tried to keep at the same frequency he would be eating, which for me was ...
- Hello! I breastfed my baby for about 16 months, while working full time and pumping at work. I pumped 3x a day (worked 8-5) until she was over a year, then I cut down ...
- I pumped twice a day when I went back to work, but I also went during my lunch and nursed my son. I agree that waiting 6 hours to pump isn't a good idea. You need to...
Pregnant Belly Support?
Asked by C.F. from Salt Lake City
on January 24, 2012
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I am 22 weeks pregnant with my third and I am already feeling big. I have heard about belly bands or support straps to help distribute the weight and make this baby e...
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- Hi C., I am 7 mos pregnant and the things that have helped me are: Highwaisted maternity pants with the large panel in front for baby--it gives extra support. b...
- I'm lucky to work in a store that sells several! Since I have access to several types, I have tried many. I'm 34 weeks along now, and have been playing around with the...
- I bought one of those wrap arounf things that velcros from babys r us. I found it to be very comfortable and incredibly helpful as I worked in a pharmacy and was on my...
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...
Milk Supply Depleting After Returning to Work
Asked by J.M. from Salinas
on February 6, 2008
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I have a 5 month old baby girl. I returned work when she was 3 months old. I was doing fine with pumping at work. Pumping every 3 hours & getting 17-19 ounces a day wh...
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- It is wonderful you want to continue nursing. I believe the longer a baby is breast fed the better for health. suggestion: when at work, even after using the pump, ...
- Hi, J., I am a mother of three great kids. 5 year old girl, 2 year old girl and a 5 month old son. Running short of milk or something happening that would...
- I was also experiencing milk depletion because my baby was a 28 week old preemie and I had to strictly pump for 3 months and noticed the supply going down. When I went...
Breastfeeding/pumping to Go Back to Work
Asked by H.N. from Indianapolis
on January 17, 2007
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I have a three-week old daughter, and I will be returning to a full-time job in a few weeks. I am trying to prepare by beginning to pump breast milk. I am having tro...
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- The first response you got is right on. I also found that as my LO got older and ate less often, I could pump when he used to eat and get more that way (like at night...
- I would rent a hospital grade pump. Those are the best ones. Even then, you will have to take lots of breaks at work to pump. Hopefully you have times that you can ...
- How long are you pumping? Do you feel "let down" b/c if you don't you may not be pumping long enough. Heat or massage helps with let down, so you may try a heating p...
Breast Milk Storage and Adiri Bottles When I Go Back to Work
Asked by L.N. from Dallas
on March 27, 2008
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I'm almost 7 months pregnant, and I am planning to breastfeed. When I go back to work after the baby is born, I plan to pump during the day so he can take breastmilk ...
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- If your baby will be using all your pumped milk at daycare, you can just pump into the bottles that he will drink from. But if you have a good supply of milk and want...
- Hi L.! I did not breastfeed thanks to pre-eclampsia causing me to be too big..yes it is possible, don't let them say otherwise, and my second child just was not int...
- I had the Medela In Style and most standard size bottles will fit onto the pump. My baby wouldn't nurse at the breast, so I pumped 100% of the time for seven months. ...
Seeking Gently Used Breast Pump to Purchase
Asked by A.M. from Dallas
on November 16, 2008
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I am pregnant and looking for a gently used (preferrably Medela pump in style) breast pump as soon as possible. If you are looking to sale your pump or know of someon...
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- A., I have a Medela Pump N Style for sale. I used it for my son. I do not have the shields, but you can buy new ones. I was able to stay home with my little one so...
- I have an Avent Isis IQ Duo Pump for sale. Replacement shields and other parts are available. It is barely used as I decided not to go back to work as was my plan whe...
- I read in the Medela breastfeeding advice booklet that came from Babies R Us that you should not buy a used Medela pump. I was very surprised since they sell all the ...
Used Breast Pump
Asked by S.U. from New York
on October 6, 2009
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Hi mamas!
I have been offered a used medela double pump. I was told that i could replace all the tubes and insides and it would be sterile. any suggestions with this....
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- I was offered a used breast pump and initially accepted. Once I got it I decided not too. I couldn't get past the idea that someone elses milk was pumped from it. S...
- I'll probably hear from others that say it was not the right thing, but with my first child I borrowed the medela dbl pump from a friend in the LaLeche league who had ...
- If you feel really uncomfortable, then don't do it. but I have 2 used medelas thAT
