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Pumping Issues
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- Sorry to say a good pump goes a long way as does making sure you have therigt cup fit. That being said to get a good amount of milke from pumping it usually tajes an e...
- Hi K., I had the same issue with my 1st pump. I even got an infection because it wasn't emptying them enough! I was strongly urged to invest in a Medela Electric pump...
- Investing in a better pump is definitely a worthwhile investment, especially if you think you'll be pumping more in the future (e.g. to store up more milk if you're re...
Manual or Electric Breast Pump????
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- I'm so glad to see more moms breast feeding!!!! I was shunded because I did even my husband was against it in the begin. The only down fall I see of it now is my lil b...
- Girl I'd go with the electric. I tried manual and didn't work for me. Actually rented one for 6 months which was much better than any storebought. I rented because I k...
- I rented one from the hospital. I only breastfed for 8 weeks also and it worked like a charm. I have a manual one that did not even come close to the electric one.
A Good Breast Pump ?
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- I rented a breast pump from the hospital for the first few weeks until I knew I was going to be breastfeeding for a long time and needed to buy my own pump. It wasn't...
- The Medela is the best portable dual pump I know of. Try checking at children's resale shops or Craigs list, E-bay, friends, etc. Don't be freaked if it's second han...
- Did you know you can rent breast pumps from medical supply stores? I rented a hospital grade pump when our son was born and it worked great.
Bottle Feeding/ Breast Feeding
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- The advent are great because the opening is big enough to accomodate milk that has been frozen in ice cube trays. Good luck. V.
- You've got two issues to look at: (1) Compatibility with your pump to pump into, and (2) compatibility with breastfeeding so that your child will go back & forth betw...
- You can use any type of bottle to pump into with the Medela pump, you just have to buy the adapters. I had both the Avent and Playtex bottles and found the adapters a...
Anyone Hear Anything About Playtex Breastpumps?
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- You can sanitize ANYTHING, so a better choice is to get the expensive grade pump used from Ebay and sanitize it. You can even buy new parts - tubes and cups and thing...
- I don't know anything about the Platex pump but I wanted to ask how long you thought you might be using the pump. If it will just be for a few months it might be bette...
- I have not tried any Playtex pumps, but, I bought an 'Ameda Purely Yours' pump online and it was just as good as the $300 Medela pumps and I think I paid something lik...
Going Back to Work Need Advice on Breast Pump.
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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...
Breastfeeding Help
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- With my first child she had a really hard time latching on so I had little milk for her, I pumped to get more milk flowing when she was done each time for a few weeks...
- Some people just do not produce enough milk, like myself and have to switch to formula, i used carnation formula from walmart, it is just as good as those expensive on...
- I don't know where you live but in Tyler at mother francis that have a great breastfeeding specialist. It is either free or a copay not sure. There is also a tea you...
Breastmilk Storage
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- Any lansinoh products are the best. I tried several breast milk bags and lansinoh are the best. They totally cater to the breastfeeding mother.
- I used the Lansinoh storage bags for the freezer. They worked pretty well.
- You should be able to find the freezer bags for breast milk where ever the breast pump is sold. My daughter had them when she breastfed her first son. The bags are m...
Breast Pumps
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- I nursed both of my children until they were 13 months, working full time and traveling for work once they were 6 months+. The key to a successful "pumping" experienc...
- If she is going to be working she will need a double electric pump. The Medela Pump In Style is one of the best. It is very effective and super easy to use. And it ...
- With my first daughter we rented one - you can get them from most hospitals. I am so glad we did because breastfeeding was not for her. We did it for about 6 weeks ...
Breastfeeding Help!!
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- Dear C., Good for you! Breastfeeding your baby is such a smart decision. Try not to put too much pressure on yourself or you'll stress out. You asked for resourc...
- I sell a book in my shop (Miracles Maternity Boutique)called Mama Knows Breast and it is great--great tips/explanations but lighthearted and mama-to-mama honest. :) -D.
- C., I was the same way,very modest. Once you try it, you realize that it is not as bad as you thought. The first month or so is rough, but it will get easier. Just...