What’s everyone’s thoughts on breast pumps?

Question

I’m so confused- 
>When do you pump?
>How much do you pump?
>If you pump won’t you produce more? (Get painful)
>Anyone used naturebond silicone manual suction pump or Haakaa one? Recommend?
>When would you introduce your milk in bottle? 
>Do you even need a breast pump? 
Any thoughts welcome 🙏🏽

Answer

I have basically only used pumps since my girls never latched.  I use a Mandela and it works  well.  I would give my babies the milk when I had enough for a bottle since they also had formula.  At the hospital, if you ask, a lactation specialist can help you learn how to use a pump and how often you should pump.  Every person is different so I don’t want to give you specifics.  
My girls never got too much breast but any amount helps them.  Good luck and ask for help when needed.

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You don't need a pump, but it can be a useful tool. Especially if you intend to work and still provide breast milk. You want to nurse your baby as often as baby wants to keep and maintain supply. Making milk is supply and demand. The more you express the more you will make. So too many extra pumping sessions could cause an oversupply. You should get on kellymom.com to learn more about breastfeeding and how it plays into pumping. La leche league and a lactation consultant from your hospital.

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I’ve used the horigen 3D pump as well as a haakaa. Both are silicon. Still breastfeeding at 17 months so I’ve used it mainly at work. Introduced the bottle after six weeks. First time we did I gave him 1 breast and my husband fed the milk from the other one in a bottle. I used the pump to get the milk out 😊

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I’m a SAHM. My first was breastfed for 15 months and now my second 8 months and counting. I’ve only used my pump a handful of times. (My insurance paid for it, otherwise I probably wouldn’t even have one) 
I think they are great for moms who go back to work, but for those who will be home with their babies I don’t believe they are necessary. Pumping is very often the cause of either undersupply or oversupply and it’s a lot more work than nursing. A hand pump would be more than enough for me for the odd time I want to pump but I’m never apart from my baby.

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I breastfeed and pump. If you are going to pump always breastfeed first until they are full then pump. Typically he only eats off one side, so I put the Haaka on the other boob. If he’s still hungry I flip him to the other side. Any milk I get from that I just stash away. I typically pump until empty after I feed him. If not a lot comes out, that’s ok!!

What’s everyone’s thoughts on breast pumps?

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