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Breast Pumps
Asked by A.H. from Salinas
on January 21, 2010
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I plan on breastfeeding if my baby will of course but I know I'll have to go back to work while I'm still breastfeeding. Any recommendations on good breast pumps and ...
Breast Pumps
Asked by J.G. from Boca Raton
on April 10, 2008
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I am wondering if anyone knows some information about breast pumps. I had problems with my first daughter by not making enough, so this time I wanted to rent a hospita...
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- You may have already found your answer, but I wanted to share with you if you decide to buy a pump I found this authorized retailer online and saved a lot of money com...
- I use the Medela Pump In Style. It's a bit expensive but worth the money if you plan on working full time and need an efficient pump. If you will only be pumping occa...
- Hi J., I would wait to see how the breastfeeding goes and if it goes well, then you can buy a pump. My great breastfeeding support group at Mercy Hospital is not fond...
Looking for Information About Breast Pumps!
Asked by D.M. from Pittsburgh
on October 30, 2006
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I have awhile to go with my pregnancy, but I thought that I would start researching my options regarding breastfeeding now. I have a 3 year old whom I didn't breastfee...
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- I have 2 kids, both of whom I breastfeed. I did pump to go out with my spouse and have free time away from the baby however, I think you should try feeding from the b...
- Check with your doctor about breastfeeding groups at your local hospital. There will be nurses who can give you all kinds of information that will be very helpful. I p...
- Just wanted to add a tidbit that a breast pump is WAY more uncomfortable than a well latched baby. The hurting part of nursing is only in the very beginning but it is...
Breast Pumps
Asked by D.M. from Anchorage
on November 4, 2010
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I have a Lansinoh Double Breast Pump that is on it's last limb... I really like it, but i now need something better and more portable. I found the Medela Freestyle and...
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- I have the Pump In Style and used it while I nursed my son for two years. I'm still using it now with my 2nd son, so it was worth the cost for me. I haven't had a pr...
- Get the Medela! You won't regret it. Mine survived four kids without breaking down :)
- I have a medela double electric and have used it for 12months with all 3 of my kids so it is 8 years old and still ticking. $295 is alot of money but look at it this w...
Sharing a Breast Pump
Asked by J.V. from Dallas
on December 3, 2007
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My friend gave me her Medela pump after my daughter was born. She used it briefly when her twins were born and insisted I have it because it's such a great pump. I h...
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- I did a bit of research on this a year ago as I was given my aunt's medela pump and contemplated the same as you. Here is what I found and what I did: YES LADIES...
- The breast pump I used was purchased from a friend's sister. I then lent it to my sister in law. Like the other ladies said, just buy new accessories. None of the f...
- I have to agree with the majority on this one. There's nothing wrong with sharing a pump! Sterilize and buy new accesories and that's all you need to do. Congrats ...
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...
Breast Feeding
Asked by A.P. from Cleveland
on November 8, 2010
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Hey moms out there, love this website for help so I am back t ask another question. Just found out that we are expecting (due in June or July) and I am thinking about...
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- Congratulations! I breast fed my first for a year and I am currently breastfeeding my second who is 9 weeks. First off its one of the most rewarding experiences. With...
- Congratulations! In my opinion, breastfeeding is the best thing you can do for your baby. Therefore, I recommend splurging on a great pump over any other baby stuff...
- Breastfeeding is one of the most natural things you may do, and also the most challenging. It's not easy, but it's SO worth it! Read as much as you can. Talk to oth...
Breast Milk Sharing
Asked by J.B. from Detroit
on April 26, 2009
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i would really love for my triplets to have breast milk in the begining since it is so important for their immune systems and they will be premature and need any extra...
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- I did not have milk come in at all with my first son, but when I had my second I had to pump in between feedings cause my chest hurt so bad when they were full and eve...
- Congrats on triplets how exciting! My first son my milk came in but went away in the first few weeks I was so sad but.... My second my daughter is 18 mnth and it is st...
- My cousin and I had our kids a week apart. I had stopped nursing and switched to formula but one night when my cousin was over my baby was screaming cuz she was blocke...
Breast Pump
Asked by J.E. from Rockford
on July 29, 2008
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I'm pregnant, due in 2 months and want to get a breast pump. I'll be staying at home with my baby, so don't feel that I need a heavy duty breast pump. I see so many re...
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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...
Breast Feeding
Asked by C.K. from Decatur
on August 23, 2008
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My son was born on July 15th of this year so hes 4 weeks old. I started nursing him right away and he was doing great. But then his jaundice levels got really high and...
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- I have 2 children and I work full time so breastfeeding was difficult to do. I ended up using my medela pump in style pump for the first full 12 months for both of my...
- Man, I feel for you. You sound like such a sensitive mama. I hope you get through this. What I know is that the way to get more milk is if the baby nurses as much as p...
- Hi C.- I nursed all 4 of my kids exculsively for over 14 mo. but was lucky enough not to have to deal with thrush and jaundice (I am so sorry it must be hard!) I mig...
