What i mean exactly, is that i want to breast feed. if its possible. I know some babies are allergic or moms milk dries up too quick.what i was wondering. is that if anyone ever just used a breast pump instead of having the baby latch on? I was thinking about that. I am 28 weeks pregnant. and i figured, it would be easier on me my husband my sister in law who lives with us. has anyone ever did that? if so can you give me your input, even if you haven,t i would like your opinions,
thank you. either way i plan on breast feeding. latch on to mamas boob or through a bottle. lol
September 29th, 2009 at 5:07 pm
I’m going to pump and put it in bottles so I can have a little more help from my husband… It will also be easier when we go places. The nutrition is the same either way. I’m going to be using Dr. Browns bottles to help make him less gassy and such.
September 29th, 2009 at 10:09 pm
I found it to be a pain (not hurting ), but time consuming to pump.
It is easier to breastfeed as it doesn’t matter where you are…you feed your little one plus not costly. There is lots of help out there to help moms breastfeed. If you are wanting your husband to help with feeding then do the odd formula there is nothing wrong with that.
Just remember you are going to be tired with this little one as they don’t come out on a schedule…and are going to want to eat at odd hours when you use to sleep. Good Luck
September 30th, 2009 at 1:23 am
A lot of the time you dry up faster is because you’re not getting enough nutrients and water in your system to continue producing milk. Your body should provide a good 6 months. As long as you eat well balanced meals and continue to drink you can continue to produce milk. My best friend breast fed for the first 4 months and since then rotates from pumping and breast feeding and he is 7 months.
Good luck!
September 30th, 2009 at 1:53 am
My friend Just had a baby 7 weeks ago and all she does is pump. Her breasts are so large the baby cant breathe when she tried to breastfeed him. It also made it so her partner can feed the baby as well, which made feeding time a bonding experience for dad too. Your choice breast milk is best so if you cant breastfeed pump.
September 30th, 2009 at 3:04 am
My friend did that and it worked out fine,although she lost her milk at about 4 months. Pumping is pain, even though it’s a great way to build your supply. I think pumping like crazy when your milk comes in and storing it so others can help is a great idea. I also missed nursing my kids when I lost my milk at 6 months. To each her own, but that was such a great bonding time, I can’t wait to do it again w/ this baby!
September 30th, 2009 at 8:24 am
I have very sensitive nipples so, when my baby comes I am going to see how well and how long I can handle him latching, and if I can’t handle it or can only do it for a couple days then I will pump. Its really your personal choice. Best of Luck!!
September 30th, 2009 at 8:35 am
just make sure that you pump on the same schedule as the baby eats. it is a supply and demand system and if you don’t pump often enough then your milk will eventually dry up. thank you for choosing to breastfeed! that is the best thing you can do for your child!
September 30th, 2009 at 10:55 am
your milk doesnt dry up it will stop producing if you dont use it
and yes you can pump im doing both so that i can go out for myself without my little man once in a while
September 30th, 2009 at 1:02 pm
I pumped but my milk dried up about a month and a half in. When you pump only your milk dries up pretty quick.