Pump Question (Long)
Ok-- so I have not been one of those pregnant women that are all psyched for bfing. It's just not something I was raised around- most women I knew in our family bottle/formula fed, including my own mother.
That said, I want to give it an honest try-- for the health of the baby. I have a lot of issues to get over (since I will not bf in front of anyone but DH), not even covered. This is because my IL's , nor my family, have any boundary issues.... I woldn't put it past them to just push their way in-- to see baby...
So... I am thinking, that I would like to pump as well-- so I can use a stash for the moments when relatives are visitng-- and once I get back to a normal schedule, and want to let my DH feed the baby.
I thought I would get a manual pump, but I hear they are not that effective. I am contemplating on buying an electronic one-- in hopes of using it right away. I am also hoping that if pumping frees me from some feedings, that it will actually help me bf longer then just the first 2 months.
Any suggestion on the pump/ or in general?
Re: Pump Question (Long)
i waited until my milk came in and then bought a pump, i bought the medela pump in stly and i love it, but would have hated to if i didn't keep it up. whatever you do, don't get the gerber manual pump, it looks comfortable, but it has crappy suction. the fact that i spent so much on the pump made me determined to keep bf as long as i could. now i don't mind at all, and it is definitely necessary if you are bfing. so if you are worried about not keeping it up then rent one. it helps in the beginning to have an electric pump because you can then let someone else feed them. you can pump an hour after they eat.
as for bf in public, it gets easier. i was really embarassed at first until i got more comfortable with it. i started trying in the car and also if you practice covering them at home.