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Necessary Birthing Classes and Isis Maternity
Asked by L.S. from Boston
on April 9, 2009
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Hi, I am 4 months pregnant and starting to think about the birthing classes. I know about Isis and my Dr's office actually gave a hand out on their classes. They hav...
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- I thought these classes were really helpful. I did one at Isis, one at our hospital, and one at Harvard Vanguard. The one at HV was on breastfeeding and was free. Isis...
- I would really recommend it! We didn't go to Isis, but we did 12 weeks- 2 hours a class, for Bradley Method in Cambridge. And that was just for the pregnancy, labor an...
- We took infant CPR and that's it. No birthing class or anything else. Unless you are a committed natural birther, I don't think you need it. (I ended up having a na...
9 Weeks Pregnant - Too Small for Maternity Clothes, Too Big for Regular Ones!
Asked by E.M. from Boston
on October 21, 2008
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Hi fellow Moms out there,
I am 9 weeks pregnant, and too small for maternity clothes, but too big for my regular pants. Help! What do I wear??? I was needing some ...
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- Bella Bands work pretty well. I got mine on www.babycenter.com 's store . They are nice because they help both your maternity and non maternity pants stay up. Also,...
- I did the elastic with the buttons too, and also, they sell Bella band which are basically tube tops for your waist. you can leave your pants unbuttoned, and it acts a...
- I see eveyone already said Belly band. The other thing is just to take a hair elestic & use it were you button your pants( give you a little extra room for a while.
Childbirth Classes on the North Shore, MA
Asked by L.B. from Boston
on April 19, 2008
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Hi there!
Most everyone I know goes to Isis Maternity for their childbirth classes, but I'm wondering what the options are on the North Shore. Any recommendations?
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- the hospital you deliver in should have programs... I know Salem Hospital did... just call them and ask.. Beverly Hospital has them too. Beverly had sibling classes to...
- I took a Bradley Birth class a few years ago for my first. Unfortunately my instructor moved, but here's a list of others in Mass: http://www.bradleybirth.com/GetTeach...
- Hi L., Everybody in our family and most people I know have gone to the classes at the Birthing Center at the North SHore Medical Center (former Salem Hospital) and ...
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...
Manual pumps...Opinions?
Asked by K.M. from Columbus
on May 22, 2007
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Hi, everyone!
I am due with my 2nd baby in November and am already thinking about the whole breastfeeding thing. I wanted to start my research early this time since I...
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- I didn't have luck with the Avent manual pump. We ended up getting the Medela Pump In Style. I truly felt like it was worth the money. It is quick, and you can do both...
- HI Tia, I had a HORRIBLE experience with the manual pump, specifically the Advent pump. It didn't work! If you are going to be pumping at work, it would take FOREVE...
- I responded before and I still think manual pumps are the way to go. I used the Avent Isis and I plan on using it again if we are blessed with another child in the fu...
What Pump Do/did You Use/love and Why?
Asked by J.S. from Dallas
on October 1, 2010
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I'm looking for experienced BFing mamas opinions on pumps. Which one is great and which one to stay away from? I will be going back to work after 6 wks of maternity le...
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- Others have given various reviews of the Medela pump in style. For me it works fine because: I produce a LOT of milk and desperately NEED to pump when away from my bab...
- with my first I bought the Playtex pump for $20, it was a waste of time & money. With my second I bought the Medela Pump In Style Double Breast Pump and it was sooooo...
- LOVED my Medela Pump in Style! Double pump, very fast, easy to use!
Friend Has Newborn, Trouble with Lactation
Asked by P.W. from York
on July 19, 2008
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Hi, I have a friend in New Zealand that wrote and said she was having trouble in that she was "drying up". She has an infant son.
She was given medication, damperi...
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- PLEASE tell her that it is 100% normal for her body to regulate itself & to "slow down" production to meet her baby's needs. There's no point in her body over-produci...
- There is a lactation suport and advice organisation in NZ called La Leche that should be able to help your friend. I think there are ways to build up supply without d...
- sorry, the only thing that ever worked for me was drinking a ton of water. but, i can tell you that when the time comes cabbage in the bra will dry you up....sounds cr...
Battery Operated Pump?
Asked by H.D. from Barnstable
on June 29, 2009
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I have to go away for a few days and will not be able to use my elecric pump throughout the day. Does anyone know of a good battery operated pump or manual pump that ...
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- Not sure if you could borrow one (it's expensive!) but the Medela Freestyle is INCREDIBLE. Hands-free, tiny, runs on a batter pack that you can charge like a cell phon...
- If you do rent... DO NOT go through the hospital! Look up a medical supply company instead. They are about half the cost to rent! Good luck.
- Hi H., When I was pumping in 2008, my electric pump died late one night at the start of my last scheduled pump of the day. I was barely producing so I couldn't aff...
Recommendations for Breast Pumps
Asked by J.R. from New York
on August 7, 2009
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Hi all,
I need to get a breast pump because I will return to working full time after maternity leave. I don't know anything about pumps, but I do know some of the thi...
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- Ameda Purely Yours double pump is nice! Where do you live? My friend owns a maternity/nursing boutique in Poughkeepsie, NY. She sells pumps and is also certified la...
- I am a teacher too! I pumped all last year with the Medela Pump in Style. It's a double breast pump. I had the purse style bag but it also comes in a backpack style...
- medela pump in style... costly but there is no messing around if you need a good pump, and especially as a teacher where you will surely need it to work well and quick...
Eek! Last Minute Pumping Question for Very Early Tomorrow
Asked by L.M. from New York
on September 23, 2011
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Ladies: I'm a WAHM - I have 2 kids in school and one baby boy home with me. I work part time from home and I pump usually once at night and keep milk in the freezer fo...
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- I would say to hand express, you really won't be able to go that long without pumping when you have an infant. If these situations will come up again, please think abo...
- The pump in style is in a tote bag... can be plugged in anywhere (posh bathroom, lobby - which I am sure there is more than one, and you can find a isolated one, etc.....
- Did a hand pump come with your electric pump? Mine did (Medela). They may sell them at walmart too, you would have to check. At least that way you could go in a sta...
