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When to Pump...
Asked by J.G. from San Diego
on August 31, 2009
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Hi! My baby boy is 7 weeks old and is exclusively breastfed. Up until recently, he'd feed on both breasts for roughly 10 min. each. However, at times, I find that h...
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- I breast fed all 5 of my children. After becoming more experienced and educated in the whole process, I found out that the best "fatty" milk comes with the second let...
- Good for you... sounds like you are really dedicated to breastfeeding. You could try either way, pump if you feel too engorged or if you want to stockpile a nice supp...
- My son did that. I mistakenly thought I should let him sleep, but he would only sleep a short time, and wake up hungry, and spitting up. My friend (who had 3 kids), ...
Need More Milk!
Asked by J.R. from Kansas City
on August 24, 2009
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Hi Moms
I am looking for advice on how to increase my milk supply. I am pumping for my son and used to get about 20+ oz a day and was able to stay about a day and a...
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- I can't say that I have been there done that but close. I got sick while I was in the hospital when my son was born. What I wanted more than anything was a decongest...
- You can try herbal supplements. There is something called "mother's milk" which is a mixture of fenugrek (SP?) and blessed thistle, my lactation consultant recommende...
- Hello J.. I have similar problem with my daughter. Usually I drink milk or eat yogurt.
Where to Pump?
Asked by J.G. from Columbus
on August 7, 2008
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Next month I am going to an all day training at a college branch campus, and am feeling some anxiety about where I am going to be able to pump. I have never been to t...
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- I had to go on a day trip when I was nursing my daughter and since I wasn't the one driving, I sat in the back seat and pumped while we were on the road. It worked!
- Hi J. - I have pumped in my car many of times. I sit in the back seat behind the driver or passenger. I put a blanket in the window (roll window down and close bla...
- I went to Kings Island just a month after my daughter was born. I had the same issue, I didn't know where I was going to pump. Being a first time mom, I worried abou...
Quiet, Powerful Breast Pump for Work.
Asked by B.Y. from Providence
on August 17, 2009
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Hi Moms!
I breastfed my first until my maternity leave was over. Pumping at work didn't work out. Our office bathroom is in close proximity to offices & the breas...
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- B.-- I'm not sure that a quiet powerful pump actually exists! I nursed and pumped for a year with my son (medela PIS) and am committed to do the same with my daught...
- I don't know if anyone else said this but you need to get the Medela Freestyle, their newest pump - tiny, lightweight, very portable. It rocks! Well, as much as a pump...
- Hi, First of all, congrats on your pregnancy! I also used the Medela pump-in-style, and although it does make some noise, I didn't find it to be too loud. Definitely t...
Need to Boost My Breastmilk! Returning to Work Next Week
Asked by L.K. from Los Angeles
on August 30, 2008
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Friends,
I am nursing my 3 1/2 month old son and he has been gaining weight well. I have been pumping/freezing a backup supply for when I return to work on September ...
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- Firstly, you need to eat more than usual, not less than usual. Your body will react and stop producing milk to save itself if it isn't getting extra nutrition. Same ...
- I had similar problems, and fenugreek, oatmeal, etc. did not work for me. However, when I went back to work, I pumped for fewer times, but longer period of time, whic...
- Congrats on your new baby! I have twins at 4 and 1/2 months and can get concerned about my supply. Here's what I do... 1) drink a dark beer each night (Guiness) a...
Help with Exclusively Pumping
Asked by R.L. from Minneapolis
on March 20, 2009
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My son is 4 weeks old and we've been having a lot of issues with breastfeeding. I'd like to instead exclusively pump. I'm wondering about how other moms do this and al...
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- HI I breastfed for the first 12 weeks then had to go back to work. My son started to refuse the breast because at daycare he got a bottle of breast milk (he liked the ...
- Congratulations! He shares my four-year old grandson's birthday! Have you tried contacting the LaLeche League inh your area? Check with the hospital or in the phone bo...
- Hi R., Congrats on your new bundle of joy! I used a Medela's electric breast pump for pumping. The good thing which no one tells about this pump is you don't have t...
Transitioning to Expressed Breastmilk
Asked by S.L. from Chicago
on September 13, 2006
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does anyone have any suggestions for transitioning from breastfeeding to expressed breastmilk via pumping? i'm starting now because i need to return to work in 5 week...
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- Hi S., Have you considered breastfeeding before and after work? I'd be happy to talk to you about working and breastfeeding/pumping. My Working Moms Support Group m...
- I pumped for my daughter from 6 weeks until 1 yr old, as well as breasfed while I was at home. Here are my tips from experience: - Try different nipples and bottle...
- S., I also used the medela pump and I loved the hands-free bustier (on sale for $30 at www.awomanswork.com). I pumped several times a day before I stopped but that...
Nursing Strike
Asked by B.F. from Minneapolis
on December 17, 2007
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My daughter will be 11 months old on the 31st of Dec. Yesterday, she decided after her morning feeding that she wasn't going to nurse anymore. I offered her numerous t...
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- She should have formula or breast milk until she's one year old. You did well to make it this far, so you should have no guilt about not pumping. Whether you choose t...
- It could just be a nursing strike. But if you were almost done then I wouldn't worry about it. My 15 month old is still nurse with no light at the end of tunnel so to ...
- My daughter finished nursing at 11 months. Turns out it was probably related to an ear infection, but I didn't realize it at the time. She would drink from a cup, so w...
No Let-Down Reflex All of a Sudden.
Asked by K.D. from Atlanta
on July 8, 2008
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Hello,
I have been exclusively pumping for about a month and a half now and all of a sudden I am having issues getting the let-down relex and becoming engorged as a...
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- Are you stressing/cold for some reason? That's what happens to me when I pump. I have a 5 month old and pump at work. If possible try to get a washcloth, nuke it for 2...
- I'm probably going to catch a lot of hell from the other moms out there, but drinking a Guiness really helps - muscle relaxation + lots of iron.
- I breast fed all three of mine (ages 2,3,& 5 yrs) and that happened to me as well. A couple of questions may help answer the question... -Are you stressed or unabl...
Questions About Breast Pumps
Asked by H.S. from San Diego
on November 16, 2008
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I have a lot of questions about breat pumps. I will have to return to work about 6 weeks after having my baby so I will need to pump my breastmilk. I have heard that t...
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- Hi H., I have the Medela pump in style advance and I've been very happy with it. I haven't had a problem with finding bottles to fit the pump. I have 3 different ty...
- I've been back to work for a month. I love the Medela! The hospital recommended it. They also said don't start pumping until your supply is regular (about 3-4 wks). ...
- Hi, Do you know if you want an electric or manual pump? I'm using a manual pump - Avant, which I find is really effective. It's a little bit fiddly to start with, bu...
