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Seeking a Reccomendation on a Breast Pump
I found that the things that I think are most important in a breast pump are: ..... they recommended Medella..they picked the most powerful one, ...
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- Everyone is suggesting the medela pump, which I know is good brand. I started out with a gerber handpump, which didn't produce what I was expecting(I'd never buy a han...
- Honestly, I don't know the exact model I have... but it's a Medela electric pump. Retails for close to $300. I actually was very fortunate and am borrowing it from a f...
- I love the Medela Pump in Style. My lactation specialist recommended it. I had purchased a manual pump, but after using one at the hospital, I found out quickly this...
Best Type of Breast Pump
I have been renting my breast pump and would like to purchase one. The prices all vary so much. I liked my Medela pump but of course it is the most ...
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- I hear you about the cost. I rented pumps with both my children because I only planned to nurse for the first few months. Overall I'd have to recommend the Medela. I'd...
- I personally never had success with any pump. I never tried the electrical ones (I've heard Medela is the best) because I just couldn't afford to spend that much mone...
- I used a Medela pump with my first child and I'm currently using an Ameda with my second child. I know you hear how great Medela is but honestly I can't tell the di...
Breastpump
Medela can be found at most retail stores, but is much more expensive. You may want to check out the feeding ... I have used a breast pump for all three of my children. ... Stay away from retail brands, they just aren't powerful enough. ...
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- Hi I have a two month old baby, and I am using Ameda Purely yours Breast pump. I got the one with back pack so I carry it to the work. Just to let you know i used t...
- I have used a breast pump for all three of my children. I fed my babies only breast milk and I pumped all of the feedings for well over a year. All of my children at...
- When I had my daughter I went out and got a $50 pump thinking there wasn't much of a differncein pumps. I was so wrong. After 2 months of using the pump and being in p...
"Hand Me Down" Breastpump.
Both myself and my sister in law have used a hand me down breastpump. .... they are dual-pumps, they work really fast and are usually more powerful than those you can buy. ... I tend to agree with most of the responses already provided. ...
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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...
A Boost in Breast Milk Production?
Oct 29, 2009 ... Last, but most important. All this is SO HARD to do. .... The top-of-the-line more powerful pump made a huge difference. I was more powerful ...
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- Hi D., a vitamin called Fenugreek worked for me. I found it at health/vitamin stores. My lactation consultant recommended taking it and it helped a lot. I can't rememb...
- Two things worked for me (in addition to trying fenugeek, listening to comedy or relaxing music while pumping, and lookin at pictures of my baby!): One was to get a m...
- There is tea called Mother's milk, it has herbs that stimulate milk production... also, you can ask an herbalist ( you can google one or if you are in Tucson there's a...
Mastitis
You need a good electric breast pump. If you cannot afford them, WIC will often give you .... We were told that a baby's jaw is most powerful on the bottom. ...
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- You really need to see the Dr. From what i have read it needs and must be treated with Antibiotics. YOu should be able to go to the county ER and not have to pay since...
- Sounds like a breast infection. I've had a handful of them and they suck! The only way to treat them is with an antibiotic. I say go to med point or a clinic that d...
- I had mastitus last year and I was told if it gets bad enough and if your feaver gets high enough it could be deadly. What they did for me in the emergency room (cause...
I Think I Have a Breast Abscess
It comes in a liquid, which is extremely bitter but very powerful, or as a tablet ..... Changing the position of the breast pump helps. .... It most commonly affects women who are breast-feeding, although in rare circumstances this ...
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- When I had mastitis I drank 100% purple Grape Juice by the gallon it has natural antibodies. A warm compress helps as well. N. Mom of 5
- Hi there- I really recommend applying a warm moist compress (heating pack under a wet washcloth will work well), then massaging the lump in your breast towards the ...
- L., It sounds like you have mastitis. "Mastitis is an infection of the breast tissue that causes pain, swelling and redness of the breast. It most commonly affect...
Low Milk Supply
I don't want to give up because the breast milk is beast and my breast do feel like ..... Most importantly though is to relax. Try to pump in a quiet room, ...
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- P., I went through the exact same thing with my son, now almost 2. I read repeatedly that I would produce enough, but I just couldn't. I had to start bottle feedi...
- My advice would be to see a lactation consultant to see if you can teach your daughter to latch on. Isis maternity has some good ones on staff. Even if the consult is ...
- Hi P., I had to go to pumping when my daughter was 3 months old and on a respirator with RSV. My milk supply diminished quickly due to stress and lack of sleep or g...
Help with Preparing Formula Bottles
The Freestyle is unique among breast pumps because it offers you the ..... Most babies in the US receive some formula during their first year of life, ...
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- We had to supplement with formula since my breastmilk production is SO LOW. We use distilled water -- or you can use spring water. You just don't want to use tap wat...
- E., When I was nursing my babies I would nurse them at night and put them to bed. Then I would wait about 15 minutes to make sure the baby did not wake up and need t...
- Looks like you've gotten a lot of great suggestions so far... Here is what works for me. I am a breast-feeding, part-time working Mom with supply issues. So I pump e...
My Baby Won't Latch to My Breasts
I have done everything from rent a more powerful pump ( production is not the ... I would always offer the breast and try and get him to feed for as long as he .... It was the most agonizing time...but we got through it and have had a ...
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- T., My children took 11 weeks and seven weeks, respectively, to learn to latch on. I had flat nipples to begin with, so I used the shield, pumped and fed through a...
- T., I too had issues with my baby latching on. He had slight jaundice so it was super hard keeping him awake as well. I was so stressed I would just cry. It is super ...
- Hi T., Decide how long you want to keep trying, then just stick to your decision and don't feel guilty about it. She might learn how to latch and everything will wor...
