I have no problem nursing the baby eats fine and latches fine but Im getting ready to go back to work.
2006-08-14 07:21:50 · 10 answers · asked by Justice A 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
The suction level may be too strong, or the size of the nipple shield could be wrong. Consult a lactation consultant. You may need to try a different, gentler pump, or it could interfere with your let down reflex. You won't be able to pump as much as you should. After using several medical and hospital grade pumps, with my last baby I tried the Avent Isis. It worked dramatically better, was not painful, and I collected a lot more milk. The price is right, too, at about forty-five dollars at Walgreens. Good luck!
2006-08-14 07:29:22 · answer #1 · answered by alone1with3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never breastfed (no kids yet) but at work we have hospital grade breast pumps for rent and they're supposed to be much more comfortable and natural. The Medela Symphony is the best we have, and it's supposed to mimic the way a baby would suck, only using as much force as is necessary and is very adjustable. I don't know what you're using now but you might consider an upgrade. It's definitely what I'll be using when I have a baby.
2006-08-14 15:13:05 · answer #2 · answered by Jenny Alice 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it can be very uncomfortable. But it definitely beats the feeling of engorgement. That pain is worse. What type of pump do you have? If it's an electric it might help to change the speed a little to a slower pump. If you are using a manual one then you might want to get an electric one where you can change the speed. good luck and it will get easier I promise.
2006-08-14 07:30:34 · answer #3 · answered by AB11 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. I don't know if you are using and electric or hand pump, but cut the suction down. It's a slow process, but not a painful one.
Try massaging your breasts ahead of time, this helps loosen up the milk ducts. After each try, massage them again using peanut oil or breast cream. Wash them off before pumping again. It's best to watch TV, listen to the radio while you are doing it to help you relax. Also it is helpful to drink a glass of juice, or water. Good Luck!
2006-08-14 07:30:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first 2 weeks of the whole process will hurt. I recall the sensitivity being tremendous. The path that the milk travels is basically being opened and is a new thing for your body. After the first I would say 10 days it get's better. Hang in there.
2006-08-14 07:26:12 · answer #5 · answered by kcnizzy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For me it did and my nipples also got cracked and bleed. My doctor told me to pump at a lower suction rate and that did help and I had no problems or hurt at all. I also altered from a manual pump and an electric pump.
Good luck to you and congratulations on you new baby.
2006-08-14 07:30:01 · answer #6 · answered by rranderson1968 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will hurt at first but you will get used to it. Pretty soon it wont feel like anything. I think Breast feeding hurts worse than pumping.
2006-08-14 07:27:46 · answer #7 · answered by Shay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What kind of pump do you have? Try using a lower setting it should not hurt.
2006-08-14 07:26:49 · answer #8 · answered by aintgivinup79 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it will at first because the pump sucks harder than your child does. i used to pump in between feedings and sometimes right after feedings.
2006-08-14 07:28:20 · answer #9 · answered by monicacinom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ABSOLUTLY i hated it i had succer marks on my ya knows for days until i got usto it.
2006-08-14 07:26:08 · answer #10 · answered by cathy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋