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"Hand Me Down" Breastpump.
The pumps used in hospitals and for rentals (Medela Lactina, Symphony, etc) are classified as multi-user and do not transmit infection as they are designed ...
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- DON'T BORROW A BREASTPUMP! As a lactation consultant I have seen multiple mothers with yeast infections and mastitis from using someone elses breatpump. The pumps you...
- I gave my pump to my best friend to use. She works at Children's hospital and questioned / polled several co-workers (Dr's, nurses, educators, etc) on the safety of do...
- You seem to have gotten a lost of responses saying that it is just fine as long as you replace the tubing and such. What I have read and researched though strongly su...
Using Reglan or Domperidone to Help to Increase Milk Supply.
I agree also about trying to replace the white membranes, but I was also told to change the two white o-rings (I have a medela lactina). ...
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- I had some success with Reglan. The lactation consultant nurse practitioner in my OB/GYN office prescribed the medication. The downside was that it causes drowsiness...
- Talk to a lactation consultant right away. If you don't know of one may I recomend Doris she is great and very personable. here is her website; http://www.pump-n-go.c...
- I am currently using Reglan and used it with my first also. I had absolutely no side effects the first time I took it and I noticed a huge increase in my supply. Thi...
Going Back to Work Need Advice on Breast Pump.
I have also heard that the Medela has been a really good one to get as well. ..... Medela Lactina · medela nursing bra · breast pump rentals · manual breast ...
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- I am a working mother of two who is currently pumping and I highly recommend the Medala breast pump. It really works teh best. I know that they are ex[ensive, but yo...
- Congratulations on your determination to continue breastfeeding! It's unfortunate that many moms choose not to once they go back to work. An excellent pump brand i...
- No matter what you get they suck batteries! I pumped until my son was 9 months. I found the car plug and pumped in my car. My mileage sucked and I went through a lot o...
Breastmilk Storage
I use the hospital grade Medela Lactina pump. Good luck. 1 mom found this helpful. Helpful? Yes | No Save This Remove This Report This Share ...
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- Never add milk to another stored milk, fresh or frozen unless you are combining two bags you pumped together into one to store. Storing smaller quantities is bette...
- You don't mention how old your daughter is but if she's a month or two you wont get a lot because she's not eating a lot. Little babies only eat 2-3 ounces at a time (...
- hi A.. yes, you can put it in the fridge and then add some the next day and then freeze it. it can be stored in the freezer for 3 months. good luck!
Breast Pump
After I started working more, my time was crunched so I bought the Medela Lactina double pump. I loved that too, it kept my production way up. ...
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- Hi J.. I also am a stay at home Mom. My sister-in-law gave me the Medela breast pump but I didn't pump that often, so I bought the Medela pump that is not electric and...
- I rarely had to pump because I only worked a few days a week. I have both a Playtex dual electric pump and Avent Isis (manual). I found that the Avent Isis was easie...
- Hello J.! Congrads on your new baby to be!! Don't worry about purchasing a pump right now. The hospital will give you one. They will also teach the "how to' in usin...
Recommendations About Various Baby Gear Products
If you are going to pump all the time and not feed at the breast then rent (or buy on Ebay) a Medela Lactina hospital grade breast pump. I really like that ...
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- Ok I JUST went through this! I used the Graco car seat and stroller. I also got a "snap and go" a frame stroller that the carrier snaps into, VERY lightweight. That...
- Hi! Congratulations! The only thing that I would add is to advise you to check consumerreports.org for all kinds of great information. I used Graco and then Britax ...
- Hi C., Congratulations! Yeah for mommies over 40! :) I would suggest that you do some looking on the web and find some things that you like. When you do, then check ...
Should I Buy a Breast Pump?
If you qualify for WIC they loan out the Medela Lactina Select pump which is absolutely amazing. I too started off trying to use the Avent hand pump, ...
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- yes get an electric pump. manual is ok in a pinch but mostly you will just end up with a sore hand
- Yes, the electric double pumps are more effective than a hand pump, and the pumps you can rent at a hospital are even more effective than the ones you can buy. I recom...
- I would definitely quit using formula if you want to continue breastfeeding. I agree with the other respondant, go to another room to feed if you don't feel comfortabl...
Breastfeeding - Decreased Supply
I rented a Medela Lactina for about $33/month (I'm still renting it, actually, because I work and it's so much better than the old hand-held thing I was ...
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- It does not sound like your milk supply has decreased, but it could still be possible. With my children, I was unable to pump very much milk. At most I would pump ...
- I agree with everything said, there are some options that may help when you think your milk has decreased. I hope that one of them works for you. I have 5 kids and t...
- Fenugreek worked very well for me. Make sure you are getting 500-600 extra calories a day, and good fats. I do believe that exhaustion and stress/anxiety can decreas...
Breast Pump Problems
Read all 14 responses: "im a new mom using the "Lactina" breast pump. ive ... I had a similar problem with a lower model of Medela pump and didn't think the ...
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- Is it new or rented or used? I used a Lactina pump with both of my kids and if anything it worked too well (ouch!!). It sounds like it is broken so I would suggest r...
- C. - Congrats on the new baby. I know that pumping for a preemie is a lot of work. I have several mommies who are in the same boat you are. Most likely what is happ...
- Hi C.! Not sure if this will help, but on the model I have used, there is a little "filter" piece that is located on the part that twists into the bottle for collecti...
Pumping Exclusively?
Make sure you are useing a hospital grade pump I prefer the Medela Lactina (its an older model but has a strong suck and really stimulates the flow)... also ...
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- C., Hello! Love the name...lol...I did this for about 3.5 months (from June to Sept. of this year). IT WAS REALLY HARD, but do-able! I had to wake-up in the middle...
- I pumped exclusively for 14 months with my first son. I had flat nipples and he was not able to latch on. The nurses tried to help me get him to latch on but in the ...
- Hi C., Congratulations on you new addition. I know that pumping alone will not allow you to produce enough milk. I went back to work with my first child, and was pu...
