Im hoping to breastfeed?

Question

My question is I dont want to invest my money in an expensive breastpump because I dont know if I'll use it BUT would it be a good idea to put one on my registry even though its kinda pricy. I bought an inexpensive manual pump just incase. How often does one use a pump that is trying to solely nurse?? Its highly likely someone would get it for me but I just dont know if I really need it. Thanks! :)

Answer 1

I exclusively breastfed my baby girl and had a breast pump so I could pump if I needed to go to the doctor or get a small break. It was nice to have it because I could also pump if I knew we were going to be away from home during my baby's feeding time. Also, at first, I was super engorged and would have to pump for a few minutes so she could latch on, as well as having to pump to get my supply up after being engorged. I bought a $20 Evenflo pump and it was great. I would say you definitely need a pump, but it doesn't have to be expensive.

Answer 2

I think it's important to have one, in case you have to run out and your baby gets hungry, you can just pull out the bottle.  

Answer 3

I'm not working and I have a 4 1/2 month old.  I used the pump when I wanted to go to the movies (twice) and if I ever had an appointment and wanted to leave the baby with my husband (once).  If you don't plan on leaving the baby, then you won't need one.  That's how I am.

Also, just to warn you, I pumped in the first month and my husband would give the bottle, so he could be part of the feeding experience, then I didn't give my baby a bottle for two months, the next time we tried to give him a bottle, he refused it because he was used to breastfeeding.  I went to the movies once and he only took the bottle after screaming and crying and finally getting to the point where he was starving.  Then he gave in and took the bottle.  Since I know he doesn't like bottles, I don't give them to him because of the hassle.

Answer 4

When I worked, after my first baby was born, I pumped a lot.  I needed a double electric pump.  I loved my Ameda Purely Yours.

After my second baby was born, I never pumped at all.  If you're going to solely nurse, then you don't need a pump at all.  What you really need is good support and good education.

If you run into problems early on, then you'll probably need to rent a pump from the hospital, regardless of what kind of pump you have at home.  Of course, if you have the right support from the beginning (a good, certified lactation consultant or a La Leche League leader), then you probably won't need that.

Answer 5

I nursed my son for 14 months and never had an expensive pump.  I did have a manual pump, but I never used it.  If you will be going back to work and will need to be away from your baby during the day it is a good idea to invest in a good electric breast pump.  You just have to ask yourself if you will be using it or not.  The manual pumps aren't as good as the electric ones, but if you are a SAHM, then you won't really need it.

Answer 6

Well congrats, and I am sure that breastfeeding will go well for you, just be patient.  I think you are wise to start with a manual pump.  They do a great job, just a little more effort required on your part...but they will generally produce the same amt of milk as an expensive one.  

Whether or not you need a larger electric pump will depend on your need to pump.  Some women, esp. if you are at home, find that they have no need for anything more than occasional pumping (it is good to freeze some to help dad get involved in feeding once baby is established with nursing...or so you can leave the house for more than 2 hrs lol).  I had a supply issue, so I did get the more expensive pump, b/c i pumped after every nursing session with my baby.  My sis had no issues, and just used a manual one.

Best advice is to wait and see how often you find yourself needing to pump.

Best wishes!

Answer 7

that depends on if you are going to have to go back to work??? If you are you are going to have no choice but to buy a good pump to use while away from your baby....if you are planning on soley nursing....if you are planning to stay home you will not need to pump that often....

Answer 8

If you are not working, then you will most likely not need one, but it is handy to have just in case. I would suggest getting an electric one that is single, not duel. I use the single pump that is made by medela, it works great when I need a break and my husband wants to try and give her a bottle. Or when I am at my mom's house she will take care of my daughter and let me get some sleep, just to let you know this didn't start happening until I knew she would come back to me after a bottle and she is almost sleeping through the night. I also use the pump when I feel a little engorged or I feel like my milk supply is dwindling down, I try and pump at least once a day so I am always full. You can also look into ways of how to hand express. www.Youtube.com has a lot of helpful videos. Also check with WIC and see if you qualify they have pumps the can loan you and you just get the parts for it, since those need to be sanitary. Good luck, and congratulations on your little one and decision to breastfeed! =)

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Answer 9

I'm solely BF and a SAHM too.My daughter is 4 months and I have a manual breast pump that I've only used about 4 or 5 times.I personally have never seen a need for an electric one for my circumstance.I wouldn't put 1 on the registry but wait and see what happens.You might never need 1 or then again you might have problems BF and decide to pump your milk then so your baby still has the benefits.Hope everything goes ok and congratulations on the BF!

Answer 10

If you will not be working and your baby will be with you the majority of the time, a manual pump will probably be sufficient.

Answer 11

Do you work outside of the home?  If you do and you want to continue breast milk feedings/breast feeding you will need one.  It never hurts to have one just in case. . .baby not latching on, you get sick and can not feed due to medication(have extra milk in the fridge, pump and dump), etc.  I never had any luck with manuel ones and because I do work full time I use it all the time (my son is 5 months old).  You can always return it if you do not need it as ling as the box has never been opened.

Answer 12

If you aren't going to be working or using it on a daily basis, there's no need to have a big old expensive fancy one. If you already have the manual one, then i would say that's all you really need.