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Has anybody ever used one? Are they as good as they say? I would like to buy one, but for $140 plus shipping, I want to be sure it works good we don't exactly have the extra money to spend. My mom offered to buy it for me without knowing, but I don't want to get it and then the first time I go to pump, it doesn't work well ya know? What about your opinions on manual pumps- do you get hand cramps & how long does it usually take to express compared to an electric? Are they really more convinient? Thanks for your opinions everybody, in advance :D
With my son I used an electric breast pump from Wal-Mart, but it didn't get good enough suction and ultimately broke after a month because I hadta use it much longer than I was supposed to (at least that's what the company said when I called). My friend also had the same problem with another pump that she had purchased from Toy-r-us, so this time I wanted to go with a good name brand...
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Well it depends on what you will be using the pump for which one is better. But I didn't use the electric Dr. Bown's, I had the manual one ad loved it. I would write more but my on is sleeping on my chest. But I would say get it if you are pumping for when you go to work or an occasional bottle if you go out.
Well it depends on what you will be using the pump for which one is better. But I didn't use the electric Dr. Bown's, I had the manual one ad loved it. I would write more but my on is sleeping on my chest. But I would say get it if you are pumping for when you go to work or an occasional bottle if you go out.
How long should I pump for?
jen
Is there a limit on how long, cause I had to skip a pumping session and now I'm not getting as much as I think I normally would. Should I do it a little longer than usual? Thanks!
(I pumped on my 9:45 break and my 3:00 break. My daughter didn't want to nurse when I went home on lunch and then I didn't have time to pump then.)
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The general rule is to pump no more than 20 minutes or no more than 5 minutes after the last drop. Some women get better results pumping 10 minutes, resting 10 minutes, and then pumping 10 minutes.
As a rule you don't want to go more than 6 hours without pumping.
http://www.kellymom.com/bf/pumping/pumping_decrease.html
What is normal when it comes to pumping output and changes in pumping output?
Most moms who are nursing full-time are able to pump around 1/2 to 2 ounces total (for both breasts) per pumping session. Moms who pump more milk per session may have an oversupply of milk, or may respond better than average to the pump, or may have been able to increase pump output with practice. Many moms think that they should be able to pump 4-8 ounces per pumping session, but even 4 ounces is an unusually large pumping output.
It is quite normal to need to pump 2-3 times to get enough milk for one feeding for baby (remember that the pump cannot get as much milk as a baby who nurses effectively).
Many moms are able to pump more milk per session when they are separated from baby. Milk pumped when you are nursing full-time is "extra" milk -- over and beyond what baby needs. Don't get discouraged if you are trying to build up a freezer stash when nursing full time and don't get much milk per pumping session -- this is perfectly normal and expected.
It is very common to have more milk than baby needs in the early weeks, which regulates down to baby's needs over the first few weeks or months. When your milk supply regulates (this change may occur either gradually or rather suddenly), it is normal for pumping output to decrease. For moms who have oversupply, this change often occurs later (6-9+ months postpartum rather than 6-12 weeks).
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What can cause a decrease in pumping output?
First, consider the possibility that baby is being overfed when you're apart. If this is the case, you may actually not need to be expressing as much milk as is being requested. This is certainly not always the case, but it is not at all uncommon. See How much expressed milk will my baby need? for additional information.
When you do need to pump more milk, the first thing to check is your pump:
* Are you using an appropriate pump for the amount of pumping that you do?
* How old is your pump? If you have an older electric pump (particularly older than a year), or if you are pumping more often than the pump was designed for, the motor may be wearing out.
* Many times a decrease in pumping output is because pump parts need to be replaced. Have you checked your pump and replaced any parts that are worn or that haven't been replaced in the last 3-6 months?
* Do you have a type of pump (like the Avent Isis) that benefits from occasionally boiling the boilable parts?
* Switching to a larger pump flange makes a difference in pumping comfort and/or output for some moms. See Choosing a Correctly-Fitted Breastshield for more information.
Supply-demand cycle:
* Have you reduced the number of pumping or nursing sessions recently, or cut back on nursing/pumping in other ways? Milk production is a demand-supply process. More nursing/pumping results in a greater milk supply. If you consistently decrease nursing or pumping for several days, your overall milk supply will decrease and you can expect to see a decrease in pumped amounts.
* Has baby started solids recently? As baby eats more solids and takes in less milk, overall milk supply naturally decreases and you may see a decrease in pumping output. You may not notice a change in nursing pattern, as some babies nurse just as often, but take in less milk during those sessions. If baby started solids early (before around 6 months) or is eating lots of solids early on, you are more likely to notice a drop in supply. A very gradual start to solids around 6 months or later is less likely to affect milk supply.
Hormonal causes of decreased milk supply:
* Have you started hormonal birth control recently? Hormonal birth control, particularly that containing estrogen, can significantly decrease milk supply.
* Are you expecting either ovulation or your period soon, or has it recently started?
* Are you pregnant?
Taking care of mom:
* Have you started a strict diet? Are you getting enough calories? Snacking during the day on healthy, protein-rich foods may be helpful.
* Are you drinking to thirst? Some moms, particularly when they are at work, will get busy and forget to drink enough fluids.
* Are you getting enough rest? This can be hard to do when you have a baby. Try to go to bed a little earlier and to take a nap each day on your days off. Consider co-sleeping so you can get more sleep. Just a little added rest may make a big difference.
* Have you been under an unusually large amount of stress? Stress can affect let-down and pumping output.
* Have you been sick? Illness, especially i
The general rule is to pump no more than 20 minutes or no more than 5 minutes after the last drop. Some women get better results pumping 10 minutes, resting 10 minutes, and then pumping 10 minutes.
As a rule you don't want to go more than 6 hours without pumping.
http://www.kellymom.com/bf/pumping/pumping_decrease.html
What is normal when it comes to pumping output and changes in pumping output?
Most moms who are nursing full-time are able to pump around 1/2 to 2 ounces total (for both breasts) per pumping session. Moms who pump more milk per session may have an oversupply of milk, or may respond better than average to the pump, or may have been able to increase pump output with practice. Many moms think that they should be able to pump 4-8 ounces per pumping session, but even 4 ounces is an unusually large pumping output.
It is quite normal to need to pump 2-3 times to get enough milk for one feeding for baby (remember that the pump cannot get as much milk as a baby who nurses effectively).
Many moms are able to pump more milk per session when they are separated from baby. Milk pumped when you are nursing full-time is "extra" milk -- over and beyond what baby needs. Don't get discouraged if you are trying to build up a freezer stash when nursing full time and don't get much milk per pumping session -- this is perfectly normal and expected.
It is very common to have more milk than baby needs in the early weeks, which regulates down to baby's needs over the first few weeks or months. When your milk supply regulates (this change may occur either gradually or rather suddenly), it is normal for pumping output to decrease. For moms who have oversupply, this change often occurs later (6-9+ months postpartum rather than 6-12 weeks).
[...]
What can cause a decrease in pumping output?
First, consider the possibility that baby is being overfed when you're apart. If this is the case, you may actually not need to be expressing as much milk as is being requested. This is certainly not always the case, but it is not at all uncommon. See How much expressed milk will my baby need? for additional information.
When you do need to pump more milk, the first thing to check is your pump:
* Are you using an appropriate pump for the amount of pumping that you do?
* How old is your pump? If you have an older electric pump (particularly older than a year), or if you are pumping more often than the pump was designed for, the motor may be wearing out.
* Many times a decrease in pumping output is because pump parts need to be replaced. Have you checked your pump and replaced any parts that are worn or that haven't been replaced in the last 3-6 months?
* Do you have a type of pump (like the Avent Isis) that benefits from occasionally boiling the boilable parts?
* Switching to a larger pump flange makes a difference in pumping comfort and/or output for some moms. See Choosing a Correctly-Fitted Breastshield for more information.
Supply-demand cycle:
* Have you reduced the number of pumping or nursing sessions recently, or cut back on nursing/pumping in other ways? Milk production is a demand-supply process. More nursing/pumping results in a greater milk supply. If you consistently decrease nursing or pumping for several days, your overall milk supply will decrease and you can expect to see a decrease in pumped amounts.
* Has baby started solids recently? As baby eats more solids and takes in less milk, overall milk supply naturally decreases and you may see a decrease in pumping output. You may not notice a change in nursing pattern, as some babies nurse just as often, but take in less milk during those sessions. If baby started solids early (before around 6 months) or is eating lots of solids early on, you are more likely to notice a drop in supply. A very gradual start to solids around 6 months or later is less likely to affect milk supply.
Hormonal causes of decreased milk supply:
* Have you started hormonal birth control recently? Hormonal birth control, particularly that containing estrogen, can significantly decrease milk supply.
* Are you expecting either ovulation or your period soon, or has it recently started?
* Are you pregnant?
Taking care of mom:
* Have you started a strict diet? Are you getting enough calories? Snacking during the day on healthy, protein-rich foods may be helpful.
* Are you drinking to thirst? Some moms, particularly when they are at work, will get busy and forget to drink enough fluids.
* Are you getting enough rest? This can be hard to do when you have a baby. Try to go to bed a little earlier and to take a nap each day on your days off. Consider co-sleeping so you can get more sleep. Just a little added rest may make a big difference.
* Have you been under an unusually large amount of stress? Stress can affect let-down and pumping output.
* Have you been sick? Illness, especially i
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