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new to this.. where do I start?
Hi everyone! Im a frequest poster on multiples and I recently started researching BF but I dont really know where to start.
First, is a hospital grade pump necessary? I noticed the medella is $1,500! Can anyone recommend a good one? Are there different types?
Second, is there any literature you can recommend for me to start researching in the right place?
Thanks in advance everyone!
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Re: new to this.. where do I start?
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First word of advice: when the baby gets here, it can be really overwhelming, but if you commit to breastfeeding you will be greatly rewarded!
I did very little research beforehand. I found it confusing and hard, but kellymom.com is a great resource! Some things might not make sense now, but they will later. And use this board for lots of questions!
I have the Medela Pump-in-Style. It's the $250 one and works fine. I don't pump much because I'm a SAHM, and never found the need to, but when I did I liked it.
Congratulations on your babies!
Personally, I had a single hand pump for my first child. Worked great. I used the Medella brand that I got from Walmart for like.. 35 bucks. Could be done pumping in around 15 to 20 mins.
Your baby should latch on just fine at the hospital, and the nurses there should be happy to help. I know all of mine were very nice when I told them I was nervous about breastfeeding.