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Medela Symphony Vs. Pump in Style
Asked by M.L. from Tampa
on August 26, 2008
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My daughter has bad reflux and really needs to sit up to feed. Therefore, I need a great breast pump that I can use everyday that will express the whole breast. I kn...
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- The Pump in Style worked great. To boost my milk production I used Fenugreek (a natural herb recommended by a pediatrician in our group) and it was awesome! Way bett...
- I have the Medela and have used it for both my children. I can usually express both sides in about 10 minutes. I can do one side at a time or both simultaneously. I...
- The hospital pumps work really well and they are reallllllly quick. That said, the reflux might subside or lessen and she might be able to return to the breast. 65 i...
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...
Breast Pump
Asked by D.M. from San Diego
on January 17, 2011
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my wife needs a break...big time.
we have tried 50 dollar hand pumps multiple brands, we have tried a 300 dollar electric pump, we have tried the super nice hospita...
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- I pumped exclusively for the first two months for my daughter, I now brestfeed primarily and I cannot for the life of me get a letdown from the pump anymore. It is fru...
- I rented the Medela Symphony. I could get the initial let down but that would only give me like 2 oz. If I turned the pump off and restarted it in the "let down phas...
- Drink LOTS of water...no fluid in, no fluid out and pump in the morning...her supply is the greatest in the morning, so she'll likely have extra at that time of day mo...
Sharing Breast Pump
Asked by M.H. from New York
on March 4, 2008
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Hi,
I have a Medela Pump In Style which I would love to lend to my pregnant cousin, who's due in September. I'm currently still using it now, but by the time she de...
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- I used a medela pump from a friend and have passed it along to another mom. No problems whatsoever.
- I have the same pump. A friend at work offered it to me. I bought all the tubes, shields and bottles new which was about $30 vs the $300+ cost of the pump so I took ...
- I think the warning is a way for them to make more money. I got a medela pump from a friend and used it until it died, luckily she didn't want it back (it had been use...
Should I Buy a Breast Pump?
Asked by E.B. from Kansas City
on March 25, 2008
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My five month old son normally breastfeeds well but lately I have been supplementing him with formula bottles when I visit my parents. I have been over there several ...
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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...
Breast Pump - to Buy or Rent from Hospital??
Asked by S.T. from Denver
on October 27, 2010
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So I'm due with my first baby in about 4 weeks and plan to breastfeed. I've heard differing opinions about buying a breast pump vs. renting one from the hospital? What...
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- I guess it depends on how much it costs to rent from your hospital, but it was FAR cheaper for me to buy one, and I bought a nice, electric Medela that cost around $26...
- Call your health insurance and see if they cover the expense of renting or buying a pump. Few people realize that most insurances do! You may have to have your dr writ...
- Why you want a pump will really help determine what kind you need. If things are going well, consider a purchase. If you are having challenges, rent for awhile. One...
Plano Mom Looking for Good Breast Pump
Asked by C.W. from Dallas
on September 11, 2007
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I'm looking for any advise on a Breast pump. Where do I get one? What's the best one and should I rent or buy if we are not having any other children?
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- I know many of the mother's suggested not to rent a pump. I will tell you that some people really do not enjoy pumping and end up with a pump that they have paid 200+...
- The Medela Pump N Style is a fantastic pump and I would highly recommend it. Before purchasing, I would suggest you call your insurance company as many will cover the...
- Hi C., Call Amy Dellinger, ###-###-#### she can rent you a Medela Pump and accessories. She is great to work with and you will love love love the Medela Pump. ...
Renting an Electric Breast Pump from a Hosptial?
Asked by M.Y. from Los Angeles
on August 12, 2010
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I would like to inquire and see if there are any mamas out there who have rented an electric breast pump from a hospital before. I know it is pretty pricey to buy one ...
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- I rented mine from the hospital and then I ended up buying my own. If you do end up buying yours from Craig's list, I would buy the tubing from the hospital. Good...
- I have rented one from our hospital and it wasn't too expensive. They had one in the room after I had my daughter, and they gave you the tubing and bottles and everyt...
- I had good luck with the Lanisoh breast pump with both of my kids. I think it was $150 and did the trick.
Want to Breastfeed but Only Want to Pump and Feed with Bottle. Advise?
Asked by J.H. from Pocatello
on June 22, 2009
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I am 26 weeks right now. While I was not intending to breastfeed, due to financial reasons and pressure I have decided to. The thing is that I have very mixed feeling....
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- Yay for you for going the breastfeeding route!! It's all pros! I was feeling very much how you are, my sister and I were pg at the same time - she fed on-demand and ...
- Well all mother's are different so I can't tell you how you are going to feel once you have your baby but for me breast feeding is one of the best things in the world!...
- Breast milk is the best. What ever way you give it to your baby Yeah!!! I would recommend working with a LLC so you came make a plan on how, when, what to expect etc,...
Ep-ing Mom's Need Emergency Help
Asked by G.K. from Chicago
on March 25, 2009
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On the off chance that any of you read this soon - I need your advice. My boys will be born severely premature (sometime in the next 3 weeks - hopefully they'll wait ...
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- I would recommend the hospital grade pump as well. They are more efficient and you tend to get more milk pumped in a shorter time.
- Hi G.- I definitely recommend that you rent a hospital grade pump from the hospital that you deliver at. I delivered my twins at 30 and a half weeks, and the wonde...
- My son was born 6 weeks premature and was unable to breasfeed without a nipple shield until he was 6 or 7 weeks old. It was almost like EP-ing. I used the Medela Pump ...
