Will pumping my breast milk instead of feeding directly from the breast result in the same benefits for me?

Question

such as weight loss and the uterus going back to its original size faster?

Answer 1

Yes, as long as you don't microwave it to reheat it. Microwaving kills important enzymes. Heat it up in boiling water instead.

Answer 2

It probably will. Keep in mind that a baby is so much more efficient at expressing the milk than any pump can be. Also, depending on the pump you have, and how often you will be pumping can play a part.

Some people find that although they have lots of milk, they never are able to pump much milk so they then believe that they don't have a good supply. If ever in doubt, find an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) to help you.

Good luck :)

Answer 3

I agree with the others - yes, it will work with your weigt loss & uterus. However, if you have a choice at all, nurse your baby directly as much as possible. Emotionally, pumping doesn't compare to nursing your baby.

I've had 2 little girls while I was working full-time so I had to pump. I nursed them whenever I was home & that helped with bonding & snuggle time. After a few months I felt kind of resentful of my pump though. I hated having to be 'attached to the machine' but I kept doing it for my baby's sake. So watch out for depression.

If you pump often enough (not just when you feel 'full') and long enough (make sure you are empty) then you'll keep your production up.

Answer 4

Doubtful. Your milk supply will eventually decrease if you only pump. Infants get more milk when drinking directly from the tap. You won't express as much when pumping and as a result your body will stop producing as much and you'll eventually dry up.

Though, nipple stimulation of any type will help your uterus contract.

As far as weight loss, most of it is water and will resolve itself within a few weeks after birth. You'll have to exercise to get the rest off. And one more thing - your skin is going to sag for awhile. (I'm having this problem). It'll tighten up in time but there's nothing you can do to rush that.

Answer 5

Yes it will but it will be harder to keep your supply at a high enough level for long enough to get the other benefits such as no periods and reduced lifetime risks of ovarian, uterine and breast cancers.

It is also not as beneficial to the baby to be bottle fed breastmilk as it is to be breastfed directly. Bottle-feeding ANYTHING increases the risks of ear infections, stomach upset, overeating, speech problems, need for orthodontia, and poor tooth development.

Breastfeeding is also a two-way process that provides other benefits to both mom and baby's immune systems among others.

Not to mention pumping is annoying and way more work.

Answer 6

For me it did! Some women are not able to let down for the pump, but if you are able to pump, it will give all the same benefits physically as nursing does! I will make a suggestion though, if you are having problems pumping, try to be super calm and visualize the milk coming out. I thought it was a bunch of crap the first time I heard it, but it really does work!

Answer 7

Theoretically, it will. But because pumping is basically twice the work, you may end up stressed and have a harder time losing weight.

Also, you are more likely to give up, or fail with pumping and so you will be less likely to reach the 2 years of total breastfeeding that are accociated with a 50% decreased risk of breast cancer (which is a HUGE benefit!)

Are you pregnant now?

Answer 8

Not quite; nothing pumps more efficiently than a suckling infant.
The weight loss benefit is minimal anyway; many mothers report that the weight doesn't come off without a healthy diet and exercise routine.

Answer 9

yes it will, but i think it hurts more than nursing. i had to pump with my twins. i pumped every 3 hours and still never produced enough for both of them, i think it would have been better had they been nursing.

so yes you will lose the weight just as fast and such but it isn't always the best way to produce milk. natural nursing i think is the best for that.

Answer 10

I did it for a month after my son was born. the Drs told me anyway you can get it to him is good for him. though my milk producing went down fast. I guess having the baby at your breast help stimulate more milk. AS far as weight loss yep it works that way to you body is still working to produce the milk.

Answer 11

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