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Air Travel w/Breastpump?
Asked by L.V. from Washington DC
on August 15, 2008
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Hi ladies,
I have to travel for work next week. This will be my first trip by air since my son was born. We nurse 4x/day, so it is essential that I pump and bring t...
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- I traveled to Hawaii when my first child was just 5 months old. I was exclusively breastfeeding, so I had to pump & store prior to the trip (he did not go with me) and...
- Hello, L.! Yes, I took my Medela briefcase looking pump on the plane with me. I had no problem going through security with it. They seemed to have been trained on w...
- Good news . . . according to TSA's website, they are now allowing breastmilk through the checkpoint even if you are not traveling with a child: http://www.tsa.gov/t...
Any Suggestions on Breastpumps
Asked by S.G. from New York
on October 8, 2008
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i am pregnant with my second child due in march and i am planning on breastfeeding. i would like to pump also and was looking for some advice on which pump to get, sin...
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- Hi S.- With my first child I used an Avent manual pump and did great with it. I just had my son 3 months ago and I tried to pump with it again and found it wasn't w...
- My suggestion for a really great, affordable pump is the Lansinoh double pump. I have seen them at Target/WalMart. I bought that when my son was about 3 months old a...
- I would definitly get a medela. I also recommend that you spend the extra money nfor the double pump. I got the single for cost purposes, but quickly realized that i...
Does Anyone Have a Breastpump?
Asked by J.M. from Dallas
on April 7, 2007
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I am in desperate need of a breastpump. My single electric pump is not pumping my milk effectively and I really need something to return to work with in two weeks. I...
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- You can usually rent one from the hospital or your local pharmacy. Even grocery store pharmacy's rent them. They come w/new sterile tubes and stuff. They are sometimes...
- Hi J., I have an Ameda Purley Yours double pump that works GREAT! I purchased it for my second son because I had a friend that let me ues hers for my first son... bu...
- i would suggest going to Wic as they provide breastfeeding mother returning back to work with a pump...that is all i can think of.
Old Breastpump
Asked by B.H. from Phoenix
on April 16, 2009
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Does anyone know what I should do with my old breastpump? Is there a place that recycles the old pump motor? Or do you just toss it out in the trash?
I know you can't...
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- What kind of breast pump/motor is it? If it's a medela, I'd be interested in it. Please forward specific infomation. Thank you!
- Why can't you let someone else re-use it? I bought mine on craigslist and it is fabulous. The plastic is sterilized and should be fine fr anyone else. i definately ...
- Kid to Kid resale stores carry Medula pumps. I believe it's the only breast pump that they even buy from customers to resell.
Working Mom and Pumping Only 3 Oz/session for Breastfed 8 Mo Baby...
Asked by M.S. from San Diego
on April 28, 2008
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I've been working full time since January and pumping about twice a day at work. Recently, I've noticed that my milk supply has been dwindling. I figured that it was b...
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- Hi M....you can make it! :-) if you can,I would suggest taking 1/2 a day or a day to nurse her to increase your supply...keep nursing baby Rina and she'll keep gettin...
- Our situations are very similar. I have a 7 1/2 month old and also pump out about 4-5 oz while at work, though she eats about 6 oz. and takes solids 2-3x a day. I have...
- Try fenugreek capsules from henry's, or any health food store - 2 lactation consultants told me that. also when my milk supply dwindled the lactation consultant told m...
Baby Having Trouble Breastfeeding, Pulling and Tugging on Nipples.
Asked by L.R. from San Antonio
on June 9, 2008
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My baby is now 4 months and he has been doing this for over a month. I went to the Pediatrician, I changed Dr b/c she doesnt seem like she cares much for breastfeeding...
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- L., call Kathy Parkes at the Lactation Connection (TLC) www.tlc4moms.com She is an RN AND a Lactation Specialist plus does home visits in the San Antonio Area. Plus...
- sounds like it may be reflux
- Hi L., I know that you will not always have time to make feeding times "relaxing" But I know that when my daughter was sick she acted just like that. I have been nursi...
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...
Manual Breastpump
Asked by A.B. from Dallas
on June 30, 2009
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My Medela electric breast pump was stolen out of my car Sunday night. I really can't afford to spend that much money on another pump, so I wanted to see if anyone coul...
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- A., I have an evenflo comfort select dual automatic breast pump that I've been trying to get rid of. My husband bought it at Target, I belive it was $50 or 60 but I do...
- The Avent manual pump works as well or better than many of the fancy ones. Give it a try you will like it.
- Oh no! What kind of person steals a mom's breastpump?! Seriously? You know, I work at a hospital and use the Medela Symphony fancy shmancy one there. But at home, ...
Will You Pay to Take Your Nurse Home!
Asked by M.T. from Chicago
on September 23, 2007
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Hi everyone,
Thanks for taking time to read my request. I am a registered nurse presently working in an antepartum/postpartum unit of a city hospital. I love helping...
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- Hi. I agree with the others... you would need to check it out very carefully and if you go for it you need to be really assertive and give it all you have. Postpartu...
- This sounds like a great idea, but I would do your research REALLY well before diving in (i.e. a competitive analysis). I would talk to the hospital where you work to ...
- I don't think its usually an affordable thing to have a nurse with you regardless of the situation. Unless you can charge as the doulas do I don't think a nurse is ne...
Breastpump Accessories
Asked by L.H. from Denver
on March 20, 2008
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hi, i have a medela pump in style that is missing some of the accessories/parts, i.e., tubing, breastshields, container, membrane, valve, container stand,etc. would a...
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- Go to Bosom Buddies right off of County Line and Yosemite in the little mall across the street from Barnes & Noble. They will have everything you need. All you need ...
- I order all of my breastpump stuff online because it is MUCH cheaper. I've used the following company in the past and they've had very good customer service http:/...
- I believe that you can order individual parts from the Medela website. They probably also have an 800 number where you could get answers about what you need.
