Breastfeeding:Breastpumps

What kind of breastpump is best for my needs?

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lovinggod1111@hotmail.com - 148 days ago.
My lactation consultant told me it is not uncommon to have low milk supply when you pump. I got down to only producin g 1/2 ounce at a time. She recommended Breastea from http://www.breastea.com and it really works! I am pumping 5 to 6 ounces at a time now since I started it.

littlemonster - 482 days ago.
Has anybody been getting grief for exclusively pumping? I started doing it because my baby would get really frustrated trying to latch and wasn't peeing or pooing so I've been letting him decide when he wants to eat and so far it's ever 2-3 hours and he eats 1.5 oz and falls right to sleep so I feel like I'm doing right by him but I'm getting so much crap from friends/docs...it makes me feel like a bad mommy or something

Ashley Rae - 640 days ago.
So, here's my problem. My lo will not latch on. I think it's because of my inverted nipples. I have tried pumping first and using nipple shields. At first when we were in the hospital, he would try and sometimes succeed and then just fall asleep at the breast. Since we've been home, I can't get him to latch at all. He gets really frustrated. I stay calm and talk to him but he just screams and cries. So I've been pumping many times a day everyday and feeding it to him through the bottle. Here's my problem: I only have a single manual pump. (The Medela Harmoy one.) I got it at a community baby shower. I know it's for very occassional use but I've been using it several times a day as I cannot afford to buy a nicer pump. Do you think if I called my OBGYN that she could write me a prescription to rent one? I really don't mind pumping at all. I don't even mind the fact that I'm currently using a single manual one. Butttt I know that it's eventually going to stop working because I use it so much. I'll probably call the doctor's office tomorrow and ask but was just wondering about your input.

Heather12 - 701 days ago.
It could be the pump you are using. I used the Medela Pump Instyle double pump and really liked it. I have also heard that some woman just can't get very much milk out when pumping.

Maijulie - 702 days ago.
Hi ladies! I am breastfeeding and now decided to use the pump so my LO can get use to drinking out of the bottle. I have a Playtex and it just takes forever to pump. I was told the more I use it the more my breast will get use to it. Is this true, because going at the rate I'm going, I'm just going to give up. I will be sitting there for 30 mins and only get about an once of milk out. Seems like the pump doesn't work on me. Help!!!

lisseth82 - 902 days ago.
soonmommyof2boys- I have the double electric Lansinoh breast pump, and I LOVE IT. I use it 8 times a day. It's way cheaper than the Medela one and just as powerful, I used the Medlea one at the hospital and it was more technical. The Lansinoh is straight to the point and get's the job done. I use all Lansionh prouducts. It's high quality stuff.

mountainmama - 909 days ago.
i work full time and use the avent purely yours. it's under $200 (have no idea what that is in pounds). i like it but wish i had spent more $ and gotten the medela. it does the job, easy to clean, etc....but there were days when i felt like i should pump more. after i take off the pump b/c no more milk was coming out, i could hand express some more. but overall it's a great pump that's lower in price then the medela.

Deanne2005 - 909 days ago.
Hello there, If anyone can help me, i originally used a Avent Manual Breast pump with my first child and it was awful i could not keep up with the amount of expressing. I know at my hospital they use Madela Breast pumps and they recommended one to me when i had my first child. I am now going to concieve my second child and was wondering if anyone know what Electric Breast Pump is best considering it is not over priced at around £80. If you know of anyone come to my page and send me a message. PLEASE HELP!!!

soonmommyof2boys - 912 days ago.
Anyone used the Lanishol electric pump?

1Byfaith - 1073 days ago.
barunka05- I just purchased the Ameda Purely Yours with carry all. Before making my purchase I did alot of research. www.breastpumpsdirect.com is the best website that I found. It gives comparision charts of all of the latest breastpumps out there and it even has reviews from women that have used them. The Ameda Purely Yours received the highest scores and the best reviews. Even above Medela. I was shocked because I was always told that Medela was the BEST pump out there so I am glad I researched before making a purchase. I have not used the pump yet because I am only 19 weeks pregnant. I was just in search of a better pump b/c the one I used when bf my son was horrible. I hope this helps :0)

kym22 - 1073 days ago.
Cindy C- If you are with your baby all the time you don't need to pump unless you want to increase your suply and then you pump in between feedings. I pump two to three times a day when at work (every time I miss a feeding with my baby).

barunka05 - 1074 days ago.
Anybody use ameda purely yours? thinking about buying it .Its about $150 so much cheaper than medela. I need to pump just cause my son prefer one breast and i don't want to lose my milk supply.

luvbeingamom - 1074 days ago.
i am not sure i understand the question. I pumped 6 times a day for the 2 bottles my son needed at daycare. But before he started daycare i never pumped.

cindy C - 1074 days ago.
i want to know how often should someone use a breast pump?

ibuna-nadine - 1122 days ago.
I use Pigeon's (Japan Brand) manual breastpumps. Its costs for IDR 300.000 (about USD 26), and it's good thing

smurfwxmama - 1123 days ago.
Grr just posted about a manual pump and the damn thing lost it! So shortened version here goes! Will be on a longish trip at end of Feb, bout 11-12 hrs away from babe and pump and looking at getting a manual pump to take with me. Looking for suggestions on which on to get, please message my page so I don't miss a great suggestion! thanks in advance ladies you guys are the best and some of the reasons I've been going as long as I have been, I really want to do a year and would hate if this trip diminished my supply too much and forced me to have to supplement. Ethan is already over 18 lbs at 6 1/2 mths, he loves his milk!!

kaddy - 1134 days ago.
Any one know if the Playtex petite dual electric pump is any good? Its a lot less than other pumps, and seeing as I want to use the Playtex drop-ins milk storage system I have been considering it. However, the reviews at both Babies 'R Us and Target are not so great....

lilmissk - 1166 days ago.
Can someone tell me a good breastpump to buy, that isn't too expensive? Basically anything less than $100 that actually works well! Please respond on my page.

gladek - 1169 days ago.
Does anyone have tips/advice or some good links that can help me get better at pumping? my milk supply is not an issue, but I still only get an ounce or less when I pump. Maybe I am stressing too much? Iam using the pump-in-style.

bella1281 - 1192 days ago.
I wanted to get a really nice breast pump but not pay too much. Keep a look out on EBAY to save money even Amazon. I got a brand new Phillips Avent ISIS DUO electric pump for $160 vs the $300 it retails for!

nich-vegas-mommy - 1194 days ago.
I have the Medela Pump In Style - it was quite a bit of money, but it has paid for itself!! Hurray! ($289) But, for me, I pump at work and need to pump as much as I can in a short amount of time - so this pump is perfect for that!