It is a great, in - depth guide with everything you need to know to be successful as
an exclusive pumper.
There's a Facebook group I found for
exclusive pumpers that helped me a lot.
If you're
an exclusive pumper who has been pumping for more than six months or who has finished exclusively pumping (regardless of how long you pumped — anywhere from one week to over a year is great), let me know — thanks so much!
As much as I like my Freestyle, there is still so much room for improvement, and I think it's especially important given how much time a working mom or
an exclusive pumper devotes to using this product.
I would love to hear
an exclusive pumper's review on it!
And I never expected to end up as
an exclusive pumper.
When my husband first came across this website and started researching exclusive pumping as a way to feed a baby, I cried and told him «I don't want to be
an exclusive pumper!!»
I was
an exclusive pumper!
Note: About a year after I wrote this post, I did a survey of
exclusive pumpers that asked about the effectiveness of all of these strategies for increasing milk supply.
If I would have known I would be
an exclusive pumper, I would have loved to register for it.
But now that I've been one, I can say I'm very proud of what I've done, and also so proud of all the other women out there who are
exclusive pumpers as well.
This happens more often with moms who are nursing their babies than it does with
exclusive pumpers, as the baby might not like nursing from one side — it might get too full (making it hard... View Post
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An exclusive pumper who pumps 2 hours a day for a year spends 43,800 minutes using her pump!)
If you are making less than your baby is eating — or even if you just want the peace of mind of a freezer stash — here are six ways that you can increase your milk supply as
an exclusive pumper.
It's marketed as a nursing pillow, but it definitely has its uses for
exclusive pumpers, too.
Hi, I am
an exclusive pumper.
I could be
an exclusive pumper.
After a difficult struggle and a lot of work with lactation consultants, I have become
an exclusive pumper.
I'm definitely
an exclusive pumper.
Also, I get a lot of emails from
exclusive pumpers, and I put together a FAQ of the questions I get most often.
She explained that I was essentially already
an exclusive pumper, I could just drop the highly emotional and fruitless attempt at nursing.
There's no support for
exclusive pumpers but lots of breast feeding cafes!
Given that breast pumps are covered by insurance in the U.S. these days (my son was born in 2011, pre-Obamacare), that total cost will come down even more for many
exclusive pumpers.
If you're
an exclusive pumper, make sure you pump until letdowns produce just a few drops, and continue pumping 5 minutes beyond that.
A full list of what you might find helpful as
an exclusive pumper is available here.
Other than a breast pump — which is obviously the most important thing that you need as
an exclusive pumper!
Many people feeding pumped breast milk (including me, when I was a new, confused, and sleep - deprived
exclusive pumper) refer to formula feeding guidelines for an idea of how much they should be giving their babies.
Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would be
an exclusive pumper.
He got so used to the bottles that he refused to nurse after that making
me an exclusive pumper.
Having breast pain as
an exclusive pumper is the worst since you can't take a break from pumping — you have to keep doing it every couple of hours regardless.
When you're
an exclusive pumper, it's important to make and stick to a pumping schedule in order to maximize supply and minimize issues like clogged ducts.
I want to be
an exclusive pumper and I've read that for that the best options are: Ardo Calypso ®, Spectra S1 or S2, Medela Pump In Style ®, Ameda Purely Yours ®, and the Hygeia EnJoye ®.
I have never flown with my baby as
an exclusive pumper.
One important thing that applies to all of the below scenarios: no matter how short your flight is, if you are
an exclusive pumper, I would strongly recommend that you carry your pump on.
Also, just because you're
an exclusive pumper, it doesn't mean that you can't take trips — I wrote up some information about flying as
an exclusive pumper and about how to travel with breast milk.
I will say that I did a survey of
exclusive pumpers a while ago and did not notice any significant difference in output with regard to the pump that was used.
Am
an exclusive pumper with 2 others (4 and 2) at home.
Below are five things that you can do to make life as
an exclusive pumper more... View Post
I am not
an exclusive pumper but so for the odd occasion I have needed to express breast milk, Swing has been great.
Many
exclusive pumpers also get this set as they don't want to be always cleaning and sterilizing the pump accessories and parts.
I am
an exclusive pumper so always on lookout for a chance to pump so as to build a decent milk supply for my infant.
I was
an exclusive pumper and used it 3 - 4 times a day without any glitch.
Best for
Exclusive Pumpers: Medela PISA is durable and works hard.
Also, because you are
an exclusive pumper, it will be important for you to find ways to pump effectively and quickly so you do not reduce the total number of pumping sessions per day overall as you will need those for your total 24 hour yield.
This is particularly important if you are
an exclusive pumper or a working mom — resentment will grow if you are the only one pumping and washing parts all day every day.
I admire all of
the exclusive pumpers out there.
I am now
an exclusive pumper as it has become a much more efficient practice for me (again, everyone is different... what works for me may not work for you and that is OK.)
exclusive pumpers - I could never have done that!)
My 1st born, wouldn't latch at all, so I was
an exclusive pumper for him.
Many of these moms become
exclusive pumpers, and find other ways to bond and connect with their babies (tons of cuddles and holding!).