I am wanting to know if pumping my breast milk into a bottle is equilvalent to breastfeeding?
Am I burning the same calories as I would if he were to latch on to the breast?
Will I lose the same amount of weight by pumping into a bottle opposed to the baby latching onto the breast?
Thank you for your answers.
2007-02-13 16:22:32 · 10 answers · asked by shonnie b 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I am not breastfeeding/pumping to lose weight. I just want to know if the two are the same.
Secondly, my baby wont latch on to the breast..so instead of starving him. I pump my breast.
2007-02-13 16:36:00 · update #1
I just got to bring my newborn home from the NICU, he is 1 month old. I had to pump and take the milk to him throughout the day and night and I am continuing to pump and feed from the bottle so that I can see just how much he is eating. I feel fine about that decision and I figure that as long as he is getting the milk it doesnt matter what the method is. I applaud you for deciding to breastfeed and I think you should go with whatever works best for you.
2007-02-13 17:37:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can pump right away, and at the beginning, it may be easier to pump than to feed from the breast. Breastfeeding can be tough at the beginning. Not for everyone, but for some women it is. Eventually, pumping becomes a huge hassle. You not only have to deal with washing bottles, but you have to sit and pump and wash the pump as well! That's hard, hard work compared to just plugging baby in. Once you become more experienced with breastfeeding, you don't even have to sit down--you can nurse on the go in a sling. If you don't think that you'll come to terms with the practical vs sexual aspects of your breasts by the time your baby comes, then I'm glad that you would choose pumping milk for your baby. I truly believe that with the right support, you can easily overcome your discomfort, but if you don't want to work on that, fine. Pumped milk is a great alternative to breastfeeding. You'll probably still need help from a lactation consultant or La Leche League leader so that you can maintain a decent supply. Either way, bottle or breast, get in touch with an LC or LLL leader. You can do it!
2016-03-29 05:48:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 10 week old and I am pumping exclusively, I have been since he was 4 weeks old. The only down fall of pumping and feeding with a bottle is that you are doing double duty sometimes. i.e. you feed the baby then turn and pump your breasts when you cuold just be nursing the baby. And you also loose a little milk by pumping and then transferring into a bottle, you may just have to pump a little more then if the baby were to nurse. On the good side you can plan your days around pumping and not when the baby is gonna need to eat, and other people can feed the baby. Other then that I think pumping is still better then formula.
And my supply has not decreased at all since I have been pumping. I am pumping A LOT more at one time then my son is eating, I pump every 4 hours for 15-20mins
2007-02-14 01:28:31 · answer #3 · answered by roshi_rls 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pumping milk from the breast does not give the breast the same stimulation as actually breastfeeding your baby. this lack of stimulation will cause a decrease in the hormones necessary to produce milk and your mild supply will decrease. Pumping is okay for short term, like while at work, or to store some milk for freezing, but long term, exlusive pumping just won't work.
2007-02-13 16:30:21 · answer #4 · answered by mamabear1957 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
first off you dont burn calories by breast feeding or lose weight second it is the same nutrients in the bottle or out of the tap so to speak good luck
2007-02-13 16:26:43 · answer #5 · answered by Mark R 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Perhaps the natural way would be best. And maybe stop being so concerned about yourself and feed the baby the natural way you are suppost to.
But then again, im just a bloke, and dont knoe the first thing about babies.
Good Luck,
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2007-02-13 16:36:43 · answer #6 · answered by Dr. Phil 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
you'll miss out on the bonding if you don't breast feed
but you should be pumping anyway, to keep your flow going. the more demand you have the more your body will produce, which is burning calories. See if you can get your husband to latch on every once in a while.
2007-02-13 16:26:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 5⤋
I think it's the same. Is that the reason you are breastfeeding.....to lose weight??
2007-02-13 16:27:23 · answer #8 · answered by Tenn Gal 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I don't see why you wouldn't. Your body is still producing milk, which is why you burn more energy breastfeeding.
2007-02-13 16:26:16 · answer #9 · answered by reflex 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yes you will.
But you will miss the cuddling with the baby...
And that's the best part!
2007-02-13 16:27:08 · answer #10 · answered by Just_Me 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋