I'm 6 months pregnant and I'm lactating like CRAZY. When I started, some almost clear stuff was coming out, it was an offcolor and people told me to SAVE that stuff, to freeze it for when the baby comes because it's very important. I REALLY am not going to breast feed, I work 12 hour days and my bf stays at home and cares for the house, with my corporate title, I cannot breastfeed the baby when it comes... can I? I have no idea to go about this, but all I know is that I'm the money maker, so there's no way I can stay at home for more than the first couple of weeks after my childbirth. Is there any way that I could milk my boobs so he can feed the baby while I'm at work? I know nothing about this, I'm not the maternal type and no one I know really has kids, so I'm asking out. And that premilk I saved in the freezer, is it any good now that I froze it? Real answers please, I don't like jokes when it comes to important matters like this. (Yeah, and I'm aware I have joke questions!)
2006-11-13 15:58:17 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
My sis is the breadwinner in her family. When she went back to work after having their son, she used a double breast pump (to save time) and froze the milk. You could skip the nursing and just do the pumping. You just have to work at getting your milk production into schedule that works for you. Breast milk is suppose to be beneficial for the babies immune system. There are many websites offering great info on breastfeeding.
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2006-11-13 16:11:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh girl you can still breast feed and work! Whoever told you to freeze it was very smart. Go get a breast pump and pump the colostrum out after the baby is born, put it in the breast milk baggies, date it and freeze it. That way your husband can feed the baby when you are working! That way you don't have to worry about the hassle of formula and all, and in all honesty (and I'm not a boob nazi people so don't go there), breast milk is better for the baby!
Hmmm, go to www.kellymom.com <-- it has GREAT resources on breast feeding and pumping and storing the milk. You will do great girl, you will be a good mom! Good luck with your baby!
2006-11-14 01:27:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I strictly pumped breast milk for my son, and plan on doing it again with the baby I am currently pregnant with. I would take some time out each day and pump, then freeze what wouldn't be used right away (I think it lasts up to 3 months if it's frozen). By pumping, my son still had to breastmilk, which many say is better for the baby, not to mention cheaper than buying formula, and then I could have his father feed him in the middle of the night, too. We could take bottles of breastmilk out with us wherever we went, either of us could feed the baby, and we don't have to worry too much. I highly recommend it.
2006-11-14 00:23:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can get a pump ...double electric pump is best. However You shouldnt pump at 6 months pregnant. The stimulation releases the same hormone as is released during labor. So it could cause you to go into labor. You don't want that to happen this early. I have heard dr's say 2 weeks to 1 month before delivery is ok to start pumping. The breastmilk should be frozen after you start pumping. Good luck with your baby!
2006-11-14 03:49:15 · answer #4 · answered by unknownstar1979 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, the "premilk" is called colostrum. It's packed with nutrients your baby needs when it's born. I've heard of freezing milk but I have no idea how long it lasts. Ask your doctor about that one.
Sure your husband can feed the baby; buy a breast pump. They attach to your breasts and are basically the same thing as the sleeves farmers use to milk cows. The machine sucks out milk, you bottle it, refrigerate it, and your husband warms it to feed the baby from the bottle.
2006-11-14 00:06:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I didn't start pumping until after the baby was born. Yes, you do freeze it because it is important.
Just because you work long hours doesn't mean you can't breastfeed. You pump out the milk, freeze it, and when bf is home taking care of the baby, he can thaw it. OR you can breastfeed when you get home and bf can formula feed. Either way, try to breasfeed your baby. It will be good for him/her and you.
2006-11-14 01:18:09 · answer #6 · answered by Inquiring Mind 19 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course there is... its called a breastpump girl. Very Handy, and yes, I started pumping about a month or two before I delivered ( I was 38 weeks). Breastmilk is the best thing for them... and let me tell you, you will be lactating after your pregnant too, so instead of letting it go to waste pump it, give it to your boyfriend to feed your baby! And breast milk lasts 6 months frozen, and 2 weeks in the fridge... Hope that this helped!
2006-11-14 00:04:36 · answer #7 · answered by rabbit60048 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Get a breast pump. It will come in handy. Breast milk is much healthier than formula. But only start pumping when the baby is born. You don't want your baby to come early. Congrats to you and your new baby!
2006-11-14 00:51:20 · answer #8 · answered by Niki NYC 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The "first stuff" was colustrum, & your body will again produce it once the baby is born (your hormones will make it) At only 6 months I would not be pumping & saving. If you want to contact the lactation consultant @ your hospital
2006-11-14 00:07:02 · answer #9 · answered by notAminiVANmama 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you are not going to breastfeed, then you shouldnt bother. Also, even though you may hear breast feeding is best... not always true. My son was not breastfed and he is healthier than many i know who were breastfed. your decision hun. but you cant start then stop.. make the choice soon
2006-11-14 00:11:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋