i nursed my baby no stop up to he was 2 weeks old and started giving him formula every now and then, and i wanna stop giving him the formula completely. i nurse him every now and then. my nipples are really sore. and i wanna know which is better. my milk has gone down a little bit and i wanna give him the breast milk but give my nipples a rest.my husband and i dont have that much money to get a high grade one, just a cheap one that works. i want to store the milk too. what do you all think????
2007-01-02 03:35:25 · 17 answers · asked by ncaa_champs_05 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Have you seen a Lactation Consultant or a La Leche League Leader? (A LLL Leader will help for FREE and might be able to visit you at home.) WWW.LLL.ORG
Get advice from other breastfeeding mom at the LLL forums http://forums.llli.org/index.php
You don't say how old baby is now? Are you wanting to pump because you don't want to physically breastfeed or to increase your supply?
If your goal is to increase your supply NURSE ON DEMAND and pump after each feeding for 15 min per side.
If you want a pump to build supply--fork out the dough for the Meadla Pump In Style--otherwise, if you buy a pump to increase your supply, you will be wasteing your money.
2007-01-02 14:08:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nursing is a supply and demand game. The more you nurse, the more milk you will have. As for pumping, you have a lot of choices. The Medela pump in style breast pump is by far one of the best on the market- but it is expensive. You can pick them up used and just buy a new kit with the tubes and breast cones for about $20. As long as all of that is steril, you are in buisness. You can also rent pumps, your hospital where you delivered, or your Drs office should have the # for a lactation promotion group like La Leche League and they will be able to refer you to a place that rents pumps to you. The nice thing about it is, you get to try it out before you invest in a pump. If it works well for you, then you know that an electric pump may be the way to go. I never had much luck with a manual pump. I only pumped and occasional bottle for my husband to feed, or for days when I worked a short shift and my husband could not bring the baby in. I actually found it easier to express milk by hand than to use the manual pump. Once you get over feeling like a dairy cow- you figure if it works.... :) It was easy and again, a lactation consultant can show you how to do that. They are free in a lot of places. Good luck to you- I know it can be a pain, but breasfeeding is awesome! And it is free!! Take care!
AND .... DM is wrong. You can buy new parts, as I stated, when you buy a used, or rent a pump. The only parts that touch the milk are the tubes and cones and bottles- the pump motor is separate from the expressed milk- so yes, you can be steril and use a used pump- WHY WOULD A HOSPITAL RENT THEM IF NOT???
2007-01-02 03:50:01 · answer #2 · answered by Smilingcheek 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can purchase the Avent manual pump for about $30. It has worked well for both of my children. Electric pumps can cost anywhere from $150 - $200 and can be a pain when trying to keep up with all of the parts/accessories. We did rent an electric pump with our first child, but in the end, we found it was just as easy use the Avent manual model.
Good luck!
2007-01-02 03:47:34 · answer #3 · answered by Poopie Johnson 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've tried both manual and electric. I found manual to be too time consuming and your hand actually starts to hurt before you get enough milk out. You can get small electric pumps that can go out anywhere on battery. But its really up to you on what you decide.
2016-05-23 06:22:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have tried both. I got nowhere with the manual pump. Perhaps it's just me. I have TWO of the Avent Isis. I tried it once and got nothing (And I was engorged at the time). I have one I have never used. (Heck, I'd sell it to you for $20 if you want it.)
I invested the $200 for the Medela Pump In Style. Last week, I was able to pump 7 ounces in 10 minutes! This week I am getting 8 ounces in about 10 minutes. It doesn't hurt at all, so it is a good option if you are sore. (I've been sore, so I know how you feel).
If you plan to breastfeed/pump exclusively for any length of time, I'd say the investment is well worth it. I am working full-time, so for me it's very helpful for me and for baby. The frustration of the manual pump wasn't worth it for me.
2007-01-02 03:46:11 · answer #5 · answered by Proud Momma 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I breast feed my son untill he was 6 weeks old then we got thrush because of the way he was latching on... so the doc. told me to pump for awhile and give my nipples a break he was also being put on formula because he was over digesting my milk... so i started pumping. I loved it. My nipples were soo sore and hurt really bad but the pump didnt irritate them... I had a mannual one and an electric one they were both easy to use and easy to clean. I would recomend Gerber Breast Therapy ($3)moisterizing balm for your nipples plus you don`t have to wash it off be fore you feed baby. I would also recomend Evenflo Comfort Select ($23).Battery or adaptor (plug in) powered.. Mine came with the Pump, a little black case, an AC adaptor, 2 bottles with nipples and storage caps, 6 breast pads, and Breastfeeding Guide book.. You can store your milk in a deep freezer (0`F / -19`C) for about6-12 months, a freezer for 3-4 months, and refrigerator for 5-7 days and at room temp for 24 hours..
2007-01-02 04:26:09 · answer #6 · answered by hannah h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My sis breast fed. She told me it makes the child more healthy. Formula gives the baby gas and could make them constipated. Breast pump allows you to take a lot at a time. Than you can store it. They will have a longer period to rest which could ease some of the pain. There is also this stuff called natural shea butter. Its wonderful for your skin. It could help the sensitivity. Calm the skin. Try that too. Good Luck whatever you decide.
2007-01-02 03:43:03 · answer #7 · answered by queenmeow16 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Breastfed babies are a lot healthier in the long run, have fewer ear infections, a lot less other health problems, and have higher IQ, so give as much breast milk to your baby as you can.
No pump is as efficient as your baby, so if you want to increase your milk supply, pumping is OK, but try to nurse more.
I think manuals are more reliable if you don't mind working your hand so much. And, another plus is that they are cheap. But if you choose to go with an electric pump, do a lot of research first not to waste your money! Read reviews. I got my dual suction First Years Delux Comfort pump, and it lost its suction in 3 weeks, so I feel cheated. Go online and read consumer reviews, it will help you make the right decision as to which pump to get.
DO NOT RENT A PUMP! Even hospital ones! A used pump is impossible to sterilize completely.
2007-01-02 03:43:14 · answer #8 · answered by DM 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I think you should stuck to the manual one. I can't see the electric one being a good investment, since you're only using it occasionally. However, if you plan to have more children you may want to think about investing in an electric pump.
2007-01-02 03:44:59 · answer #9 · answered by Blu 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
one thing: your nipples will never have time to harden if they keep getting breaks, it hurts like a SOB for the first few days to weeks but if you keep on the breast it wont hurt after a while, and if it does you and baby are not getting the latching right, and should talk to your OB about techniques, but id say manual, which will hurt just as bad, but hey you wanna do it not me
2007-01-02 05:10:12 · answer #10 · answered by ruspecialenuf 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋