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I have a Tommee Tippee manual breast pump that I tried for the first time today. My son comfort sucks and has been losing his attachment quite a bit lately so I thought I might give my nipples a rest and give the pump a go!
Am I doing something wrong?! I press the cup against my breast so the nipple is in position and when I begin to pump it sucks my nipple in further like a suction cup and it realllly hurts! Even just one pump was agony. I took it off and tried a few different times/relaxed a bit but no difference.
Argh! Please any advice!
This is the pump that I have.
http://www.lasoo.com.au/offer/breast-pumps/tommee-tippee-manual-breast-pump-kit/4jcreomka.html
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Knowing what I know about pumping (which is a lot, seeing as I did it exclusively for many weeks), it sounds like you have the shield positioned correctly - it's supposed to suck your nipple in like a vacuum. (The baby does that, too, you just don't get a visual.) It *shouldn't* hurt. If it does, you're pumping too forcefully or you've got the settings wrong. If your nipples are already, sore, though, you'll have some of the same discomfort while pumping... at first. Give it a few more compressions, and your nipples will probably start to go numb. Without the friction of everything else inside the baby's mouth rubbing on them, all you've got to deal with is the suction. Try faster, quicker strokes if you can. Pumping is nearly as much of an acquired skill as nursing. The more you do it, the better it gets and the less discomfort....
Good luck.
Knowing what I know about pumping (which is a lot, seeing as I did it exclusively for many weeks), it sounds like you have the shield positioned correctly - it's supposed to suck your nipple in like a vacuum. (The baby does that, too, you just don't get a visual.) It *shouldn't* hurt. If it does, you're pumping too forcefully or you've got the settings wrong. If your nipples are already, sore, though, you'll have some of the same discomfort while pumping... at first. Give it a few more compressions, and your nipples will probably start to go numb. Without the friction of everything else inside the baby's mouth rubbing on them, all you've got to deal with is the suction. Try faster, quicker strokes if you can. Pumping is nearly as much of an acquired skill as nursing. The more you do it, the better it gets and the less discomfort....
Good luck.
What's your favorite breast pump?
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I've started school (my last semester) and have one class on Mondays and Wednesdays for four hours in the morning. I also will be starting my internship then I'll finally graduate!
I have a newborn (2 months) and I'm breastfeeding. I don't want to stop (personal decision). However, I need something to help me keep up my supply. I had a manual Madela from the hospital but it quickly lost suction. However, it worked wonderfully for those first two weeks.
I won't be returning to work after my internship. So, investing in a super duper pump doesn't make sense. I tried renting one but local hospitals don't - I called them. I also called the state program for newborn wellness Help Me Grow. They had no information either. I've been trying to contact the Healt Dept. But, their "system" is busy - lol.
So - while I wait, do you have any personal prefrences on pumps?
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If you want to keep your supply up, you need to go with a hospital grade pump- I have an Ameda and love it. It's a closes system- so no chance of milk contamination. Likeswise, it's easy to use, easy to put together and break down, and fast clean-up- only the white inserts and the flanges need to be cleaned- the rest does not.
So, I love it and wouldn't trade it for anything. I tried a Medela but the motor lost suction- and had to return it. After the second time, I gave up and went with an Ameda- which was the same one the hospital our baby was born in rented out.
It cost me $200.00 and was worth every penny because it's allowed me to work fulltime- which I hate- but to provide her with breastmilk. In 1 years time, she has never had formula. Ever. So, consider it for cost alone. If another pump goes, you'd have wasted more money. I'd invest and then you have it- and I promise you it won't leave you stranded when you need one.
Good luck with school and that internship!
If you want to keep your supply up, you need to go with a hospital grade pump- I have an Ameda and love it. It's a closes system- so no chance of milk contamination. Likeswise, it's easy to use, easy to put together and break down, and fast clean-up- only the white inserts and the flanges need to be cleaned- the rest does not.
So, I love it and wouldn't trade it for anything. I tried a Medela but the motor lost suction- and had to return it. After the second time, I gave up and went with an Ameda- which was the same one the hospital our baby was born in rented out.
It cost me $200.00 and was worth every penny because it's allowed me to work fulltime- which I hate- but to provide her with breastmilk. In 1 years time, she has never had formula. Ever. So, consider it for cost alone. If another pump goes, you'd have wasted more money. I'd invest and then you have it- and I promise you it won't leave you stranded when you need one.
Good luck with school and that internship!
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