2007-01-02 05:56:04 · 11 answers · asked by sia_s_2007 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I had to pump, that was all my lactation consultant thought I could do. I would have rather breastfed my son if I could. With pumping, you have to pump until your breast is emptied, if you are rich you can afford a double pump so you could pump both breasts at the same time. Then you have to sanitize the pump parts-boil them in water for 10 minutes after every use. Then you have to put the milk in bottles, sort what you want to freeze, it's very hard to keep track of. Then you also have to wash all of those bottles! Then you have to make sure you have enough refrigerated milk ready for your baby. Then you have to warm the milk up for the baby. If you go somewhere, you have to think of how much milk you are going to need. If you travel, you have to worry about how you are going to pump your milk and where you can. So obviously breastfeeding is easier!
2007-01-02 06:40:21 · answer #1 · answered by me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pumping can be comfortable if you have a good quality pump. Breastfeeding typically is more comfortable (assuming baby is latched on right) and is more relaxing. The hormones associated with nursing give you this nice, warm, relaxed motherly feeling when you are cuddled up with your little baby.
Breastfeeding should NOT hurt. If it does, something is wrong and you need to see a Lactation Consultant or a La Leche League Leader for help. (LLL will help you for FREE.) Some discomfort is normal early on as your body learns it's new job. (Just like when you start a new exercise routine or shovel the driveway for the first time each winter.) But true pain is NOT normal so PLEASE call for help if you are in pain!
In the early weeks, breastfeeding is very time consuming. For the first 6 weeks, you may feel like you do nothing but nurse the baby! There are lots of growth spurts close together in that time so baby is constantly working to establish your supply. Also, breastmilk digests in about 90 minutes, so nursing every 2 hours is common early on.
ETA:
Be careful about buying used pumps. Even if you buy new horns and tubing, some pumps are not a closed system and milk can back up into the MOTOR which can't be cleaned and sterilized. Most breastpumps are considered a single user item, like a toothbrush.
http://www.breastfeedingonline.com/pumps.shtml
2007-01-02 06:05:20 · answer #2 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you have a great pump it can be comfortable, but I found breastfeeding more comfortable after the first couple of weeks. It can take 15 minutes to 30 minutes usually to breastfeed. And about every two hours until they are on solids.
2007-01-02 05:59:03 · answer #3 · answered by The Invisible Woman 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I tried to pump my milk and it hurts alot and never learned how to do it right. Breat feeding is more easier but if you must take milk, it is easier to do it manually with using your hand and press on your nibble gently. It is important to pump your milk when your breast are full and you will see that your milk will flow easily. Place milk in ice trays to freeze than put into a plastic bag. Can last up to 6 months in the frezer of a fridge and 1 year in a deep freezer.
2007-01-02 06:10:54 · answer #4 · answered by Donna C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
personally, I found pumping quite uncomfortable.. but I had a manual pump that was probably not of the best quality. I gave up on pumping. This time, I am going to be using a Medela electric pump which is supposedly "the top brand" (hand me down.. no way I was paying 400 dollars for a breast pump!) And I have heard nothing but good things about it. You can get them used on Ebay for under 40 bux. you just have to buy new bottles and tubes to make sure its 100% sanitary.
2007-01-02 05:59:29 · answer #5 · answered by Kristin B 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They were both evenly comfortable to me. I think pumping is easier if your in public or have lots of company but breastfeeding is easier at night and midnight feedings. I`m not sure i get the second part of your Q but if you mean how long did it take to have my milk come in about 13hours from his frist feedin. and if you ment how long to feed the baby will let you know but most people say 10-15 mins on each breast..
Good luck.
2007-01-02 06:05:57 · answer #6 · answered by hannah h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Until you get used to it, pumping is more comfortable (like the first 2 weeks) after that breastfeeding is probably easier (after your nipples heal). It probably took mine about 15-20 minutes each feeding.
2007-01-02 06:14:17 · answer #7 · answered by Becca 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-15 13:51:32 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have done both pumping seems to relives the pain alot better because you can control the amount to get rid off, nursing takes about 20 minutes
2007-01-02 06:27:12 · answer #9 · answered by lisamarie7901 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a hospital grade pump - it is very efficient and fairly comfortable. By breasfeeding you will make sure you "empty" your breasts therefore producing more milk. If you have a choice - go for breasfeeding.
2007-01-02 06:10:11 · answer #10 · answered by Aggie D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋