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Are you bringing your breast pump to the hospital?

babyGsmamababyGsmama member
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I would like the lactation specialist to show me how to use it and get me started.  Is it normal to bring it to the hospital with you?

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Re: Are you bringing your breast pump to the hospital?

  • ciara_d04ciara_d04 member
    IDK, I am looking for an answer to that question also.....
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  • SoonToBeTaborSoonToBeTabor
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    I would like the lactation specialist to show me how to use it and get me started.  Is it normal to bring it to the hospital with you?

    ::sits and waits::

    I almost asked this yesterday so I wanna see what other mommy's are doing

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  • Brownie_222Brownie_222 member
    Nope, not bringing it.  You're not supposed to really pump for about 4 weeks anyway because it can interfere with getting your supply established.  I think the pump I bought comes with a DVD, so I'll just watch that at home after DS is here.  If I need extra help I can always call LLL.  GL!
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  • pillowblingpillowbling
    No. At my breastfeeding class at the hospital the  LC said not to bring it. They have the hospital-grade pumps that you can use while you are there to get the hang of it. They also recommended not opening it until after LO arrives in case it needs to be exchanged for a different kind of pump.
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  • madhatter2003madhatter2003
    No, you have so much stuff anyway to figure out/bring home with a new baby.  Pumps really aren't that hard to figure out, and mine came with a DVD explaining how to use it, set it up, etc. 
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  • lsopranoplsopranop
    Overall I have heard not to bring it (bringing too much stuff, hospital has on to show you if needed, etc) We have a breastfeeding center (supply store) in my town that fields questions about all pumps, offers classes and has a hotline to LLL or LC 24hrs for moms to call when needed. Most of all of their services are free (help in the store and on the phone) Home visits by a LC does have a charge.
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  • Knottie7714aab4f87d8de5Knottie7714aab4f87d8de5 member

    imagepillowbling:
    No. At my breastfeeding class at the hospital the  LC said not to bring it. They have the hospital-grade pumps that you can use while you are there to get the hang of it. They also recommended not opening it until after LO arrives in case it needs to be exchanged for a different kind of pump.

    I have heard this from a lot of mommies before me.

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  • rene99fsurene99fsu
    I am not bringing either, I have heard that if you need it they will supply you with one there.  I do not want pack extra items that I will not use.
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  • slhall730slhall730 member
    No, they have them in my hospital to use if I need it. 
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  • janice74janice74 member
    No. ?I am not going to open it until I know I can BF, so if I need one right away because I am having issues, I will rent it from the hospital.
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  • IselaCidIselaCid member
    No. Chances are the LC will be too busy to show you how to use it.  They usually only see the patients who need help with latching on etc. 
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