Question 1

what is the best breast pump?

Accepted Answer

Breast Pumps: Check Consumer Reports at  http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/breast-pumps/buying-guide.htm

Question 2

what should i look for in a breast pump?

Accepted Answer

How busy are you?: If you are really on the move daily, having a manual pump is a good option. Otherwise, the electric pumps are much easier and better.

Question 3

does frequent breast pump dries milk up?

Accepted Answer

Not specifically: A breast pump is not as efficient as a babies latch & feeding in extracting milk. If milk is left behind, the mechanism may take it as an indication that the baby is weaning & slow production.

Question 4

breast has red pumps after buying used breast pump?

Accepted Answer

Need to get checked: You know, lots of things can happen as you first start nursing.  If the pump was clean, probably not related to the rash; but really since a baby is involved and could be affected, you need to have your breasts checked for irritation, inflammation, and infection.

Question 5

is it a good idea to use a breast pump to enlarge breasts?

Accepted Answer

No: Not effective for sustained size ^.

Question 6

i feel that when i breast pump, it took longer time for milk to be expressed. however when baby directly feeds, milk is produced spontaneously. how?

Accepted Answer

Hormones help: Natural latching of the infant sends specific nervous signals to your brain which releases a hormone called Pitocin (oxytocin) that stimulates milk production and excretion,  pumping does not result in the same level of response.

Question 7

i am using philips avent manual breast pump. i don't feel let down and if it happens i only get 1oz and then nothing till next let down. what to do?

Accepted Answer

Pumps: Pumps are often not successful and often electric pumps work better. You can generally rent these. Having a baby at the breast is the best way to stimulate the production of breast milk. All the best.

Question 8

how do i clean my breast pump?

Accepted Answer

Wash it well: Wash each individual piece well with soap and water with dedicated cleaning utensils. You can also use those handy microwave sterilizing bags to finish the job.

Question 9

why would a woman use a breast pump?

Accepted Answer

Express milk: Pumps are used to express breast milk. So it can be given via a bottle or stored for later use.

Question 10

is there any way to try out a breast pump?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Borrow from a friend or rent one for a short period of time.

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I am using philips avent manual breast pump. i don't feel let down and if it happens i only get 1oz and then nothing till next let down. what to do?

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