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Seeking Advice on Breast Pumps
Asked by C.T. from Chicago
on April 13, 2007
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Hi Ladies!
I am 36 wks and have been researching pumps, but would love some advice! I think I have decided the pump I would really like is the Avent Isis duo electro...
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- I just want to lend a cautious word about renting from the hospital... You need to have a pump in hand before you deliver. You never know what is going to happen, and...
- I have been EPing (exclusively pumping) for 8 weeks now, using the Medela Pump-In-Style Advanced and love it. Although pumping 6-8 times a day is a chore, I haven't h...
- Hello, I used the Medela Pump-In-Style. Check with the hospital, you may be able to rent one. I was lucky. My sister-in-law never used this one & gave it to me. ...
Need Advice About Breast Pumps
Asked by E.K. from Tampa
on August 19, 2009
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Hi. This is my first pregnancy and I am looking for some advice about breast pumps. I am already at home, and will remain at home once I have our son. I plan to bre...
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- I had the same use/need requirements that you have with my first son (he is now 2). I used the Avent manual hand pump. I found it very easy to use and could get milk...
- It''s been a while; but once your milk comes in, and you must drink plenty of water to keep the supply, you won't need a pump...you'll express right into an empty bott...
- After being a SAHM to three and breast feeding I would say I love the Medela. This company makes really nice pumps. I worked in Postpartum for a few years in between...
Breast Pumps
Asked by J.T. from Dallas
on February 19, 2007
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Hi Mamas!
My sister is currently expecting her second child and wants to breast feed. She is looking for a breast pump and would like to invest in a good one. Any...
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- I loved Ameda Purely Yours.
- Medela pump-in-style is the best brand and model out there bar none. I pumped with both of my kids, at work as well. That's the one she wants. Hope this helps. -JM
- The Medela Pump in Style is great! Also, I had to pump quite a bit since I went back to work after only 6 weeks and I was a milk factory! It didn't impeed my milk pr...
Breast Pumps
Asked by N.E. from Scranton
on August 7, 2009
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Does anyone have any suggestions on breast pumps? As far as what to look for, type, brand etc..?
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- I completely agree that you have to get a Medela pump. I think the model depends on your pumping needs. If you are looking for an occasional pump you will do fine with...
- Don't buy a cheap one. Also get one that can do both breasts at the same time, this will help you to get more out at the same time. It's sometimes hard to get the seco...
- I have a Medela Pump In Style and I love it. I don't have experience with any others, so I can't compare it to anything, but it works well. I bought the hands free br...
Recommendations for Breast Pumps
Asked by J.R. from New York
on August 7, 2009
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Hi all,
I need to get a breast pump because I will return to working full time after maternity leave. I don't know anything about pumps, but I do know some of the thi...
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- Ameda Purely Yours double pump is nice! Where do you live? My friend owns a maternity/nursing boutique in Poughkeepsie, NY. She sells pumps and is also certified la...
- I am a teacher too! I pumped all last year with the Medela Pump in Style. It's a double breast pump. I had the purse style bag but it also comes in a backpack style...
- medela pump in style... costly but there is no messing around if you need a good pump, and especially as a teacher where you will surely need it to work well and quick...
Which One to Buy?
Asked by L.H. from Joplin
on May 5, 2009
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I have 3 boys--17, 10, 8--but never breast fed any of them. I am expecting my 4th baby in September and I am very committed to nursing this time. I do want to be abl...
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- I had a Medela (electric) and it was great! I work full time, frequently very long hours, and was able to pump successfully at work for a year. If your work schedule...
- Hi L., I just had my son on 2/10/09 and I too didn't know what pump to get. I didn't pump with my 1st child, I just wheined (sp?) her off once I went back to work....
- I used a medual electric double pump with my first ( don't remember which model) and I HATED it!! I did a lot of looking around with my second child and decided on th...
Sterilizing Bottles
Asked by S.C. from Fort Wayne
on July 21, 2009
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My husband and I are expecting baby #2 any day now. I do plan on exclusively breastfeeding, but at some point, I know my little one will need a bottle (if we go out or...
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- When my son was a baby I used Avent bottles. They have a bottle sterilizer that fits 4 bottles at a time plus all the nipples and rings (I could even throw a couples o...
- I love love love the sterilizing bags. So easy to use! Get them at Wal-Mart (in the baby section), or Babies R Us. About $5 for 5 bags and each bag can be used 20 t...
- I used a microwave sterilizer that worked great! You can pick one up at Target/Babies R US. As for bottles, start young, so they get use to one even before you really ...
Breast Pumps...?
Asked by A.F. from Dallas
on March 4, 2007
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I know I'm a little early in my pregnancy to be asking about breast pumps, but I was hoping to go ahead and get some advice in hopes that I could go ahead and make an ...
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- Unfortunately, the act of extracting milk from yor breast is difficult to "multi task". I'd stay away from the double pumps as those will ceratinly tie you down. At le...
- Hi A. ! I did used breast pump since Day 1 because my baby doesn't want/know how to latch. I highly recommend MEDELA electric breast pump it's expensive but it's w...
- I highly recommend Ameda Purely Yours. I haven't seen them in most stores around here, but I think you can order it online. I purchased mine at The Mother's Place in...
Breast Pump
Asked by P.M. from Boston
on July 4, 2009
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I was wondering what you've done with your used breast pumps? I have the Medela pump in style and used it for 18 months. As we all know breast pumps aren't cheap so I ...
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- I would recommend you check around with people you know well. My best friend had a pump in style she used for about 3 months and then let me use for about 4 months. I ...
- I agree with the other posts. I lent my used one to a close friend and to my sister-in-law. Both bought new tubes (about $50) vs. buying a whole pump ($250). Both w...
- The machine portion of the pump is the expensive part and can be given or sold. The hospital gave me the sterile portions and I used my sisters pump. In fact, the sam...
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...
