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Breast Pump Problems
Take it to the lactation center at the hospital where you gave birth, or to a pump rental station such as Bosom Buddies (near Park Meadows) and have it ...
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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...
Shooting Pain
I don't know if your gynocologist would be much help, but I do know that The Pump Station in Santa Monica is incredible and would absolutely work with you ...
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- Do you nurse her at all? 6 weeks is a little early for a lot of pumping - - - try to alternate nursing and pumping - -- try a different pump - some of them are too in...
- I had the same thing when I was pumping. I purely pumped for about 4 mos. At one point the drs thought I needed bigger falangies(sp?), the part that goes over the brea...
- Make sure that you feed on time and that the baby is latching on properly if the pain still occurs put warm compresses on them for a few minutes or take some tylenol i...
Diaper Pail Vs. Regular Trash Can- Oh the Smell of It!
I have to carry the whole thing outside just to change the bag because my house will smell like a sewage pump station if I don't. I also noticed that flies ...
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- We use a diaper genie for poo poo diapers because it helps trap the smell more and use a larger foot levered covered regular pail for the pee only diapers. I can'...
- It sounds like a pain in the butt, but we buy those boxes of bags-like 500 at a time, and every time we change her we just throw it in there, tie it off and then put i...
- We used a diaper genie with our first child then like you said-THE SMELL-EEEWWWW! Now I bought a trash bin just for the diapers and line it with a regular trash abg a...
My Milk Supply Dropped! Help!
I don't know where you are located but I went out of my way to go to the Pump Station in Santa Monica - 2415 Wilshire Blvd. ...
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- Are you stressed out? You sound stressed out, and stress can also make your supply go down. Keep feeding her every 3 hours (you can still supplement with a bottle im...
- Pretty much the same advice as others. However, if you have the financial resources, I would recommend contacting a lactation consultant. I did that when my supply d...
- I don't know if you are or not, but I would nurse my son using BOTH my breasts per sitting and he fed frequently. This really helped in milk production for me. So ins...
Thawed Breastmilk Separating?
Call the Pump Station with these types of questions. They'll answer all of your questions by phone. 1 mom found this helpful. Helpful? ...
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- Hi E., I think the frozen breast milk just tastes differently. Maybe it has freezer burn? My 2 children never took bottles, although with my daughter (1st child),...
- Please RE-READ Tera, Jennifer C. and Melissa's advice to you. All three of them are spot on with why your milk is separating, keeping your supply going, etc. Try not t...
- You should check the Medela website. Some women produce higher levels of a certain "chemical" that can sour when frozen and thawed. But I think you just boil the milk ...
Breastfeeding - Low Milk Supply Last Preg.
The best resource I have found for breast feeding support is THE PUMP STATION on Santa Monica Blvd in Santa Monica. They have a great support group and ...
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- Hi C., You poor thing! Wow, that is rough. It sounds to me like you did everything right. You are a good mom. I have had two little ones and breast fed both. My ...
- I got hit with 2 really bad bouts of mastitis before my baby was 3 months old and the 2nd time really did a number on my supply. When I returned back to work full-tim...
- My milk came in late and I ended up in the ER the night we brought my son home. Only to be told I had to supplement with formula for the meantime. So after a night of ...
Milk Supply Going Down
It's available on-line at motherlove.com and The Pump Station (locations in Santa Monica & Hollywood). It's a bit pricey, however it really helps to ...
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- You can consult your physician, however I was advised to take an herbal vitamin called milk thistle. Best of luck to you and your baby
- Hi B., I had the same problem with my milk supply when I went back to work. In the instructions of my breast pump it said to have a picture of your baby to look at...
- hi B., i have this tea that my friend got me. its called organic nursing moms from yogi teas. it works really good. it kinda tastes like black licorice, but it works ...
Breastfeeding Relactation
Sep 17, 2009 ... Call the Pump Station in Santa Monica or Hollywood and speak to Corky or Wendy the lactation consultants for advice They are life savers ...
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- How old is your son? Find a Le Leche League group nearby, go to their web site or find a lactation consultant through your hospital. However, if you pump as often as p...
- I know that it IS possible, but I don't know HOW... so try calling La Leche League for more answers! Good luck to you, and good for you for wanting to put in the extr...
- Yes, you can!! It will be a little work though. Call you local La Leche League or the Kailua-Kona, HI LLL their # is ###-###-#### R.
Losing Milk Supply
The amount you pump is not an indication of your milk supply. Call the pump station in Santa Monica or Hollywood and they can give you more direction. ...
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- C., Your son does a much better job of getting milk that any breast pump can. And maybe he is so efficient that it only takes him a few minutes. As long as he is c...
- I went through the same thing. She used to nurse for 10-15 min on each side, and then she went to feeding on both under 10 minutes! I was concerened, however her wei...
- The amount you pump is not an indication of your milk supply. Call the pump station in Santa Monica or Hollywood and they can give you more direction. Call them and an...
Ring Sling for Breastfeeding
I got my wrap at The Pump Station in Santa Monica. They also have weekly sling ... The Pump Station in Hollywood and in Santa Monica has a sling clinic and ...
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- L., I LOVE my Maya Wrap ring sling!!! My son was a very big baby 10lb 2 oz at birth and was over 24 lbs by 4 mnths. It was the only way to carry him comfortably whi...
- Hi L., If you live in the Hollywood area, you should stop into our store for a free Sling Clinic. Bring your baby and try our slings with our staffs help. This wo...
- Have you heard of the Moby wrap? It is THE BEST BABY CARRIER EVER! You can nurse with it hands free and your baby will love falling asleep on you in it. It is extremel...
