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debsey75
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BF'ing question
Can you just pump and not actually BF?
I mean will the dr./nurses give you a hard time about doing this. Is it possible do even do this.
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Posted 6/13/07 3:56 PM  |
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Calla
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Re: BF'ing question
It is lots and lots of work and not very pleasant, but possible.
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| Posted 6/13/07 4:02 PM |
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MrsSchwags
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Jennifer
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Re: BF'ing question
i tried it for a few weeks. my DD wasn't latching and I really wanted to breastfeed.
The pumping is very tiring. Almost doing double the work. Pump, feed, pump feed.
I gave up after a few weeks, plus I wasn't making as much as she needed.
But I'm sure it can be done.
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| Posted 6/13/07 4:06 PM |
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LuvMy2Girls
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Mommy
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Re: BF'ing question
Def Possible...It's def alot of work and a bit more complicated since you will have to pump every 2-3 hours, wash bottles, wash the horns/bottles from the pump everytime you use it.
Nursing is sooo much easier in my opinion, but I never took to pumping, I hated feeling like a milking cow. I LOVED nursing!!
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| Posted 6/13/07 4:06 PM |
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dawnie
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Re: BF'ing question
It is possible but a big pain!
First you have to pump which takes time, then feed the baby which takes even more. You are doing double the work! THen wash the bottles, pump parts, etc.
It is possible and you will have to be pumping every three hours are so you you will not be getting a break in between.
There are a few girls on LIF that exclusively pumped.
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| Posted 6/13/07 4:09 PM |
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MST9106
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Re: BF'ing question
Well, for the first few weeks (4-6) it is advised to bf only and not pump...due to your hightened risk of developing an infection or something like that. Also, it is much better for the baby to latch on to you as opposed to starting off with a bottle. There are a lot of articles regarding this so check it out.
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| Posted 6/13/07 4:11 PM |
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