The number one choice of mothers who go back to work full-time. The only disadvantage of these breast pumps may be the price, but one of these pumps can easily pay for itself when compared to the cost of formula at $100 a month. Medela Pump In Style Advanced Breast Pump, Medela Pump In Style Original Breast Pump, Ameda Purely Yours Breast Pump, Avent Isis IQ Duo Breast Pump, Playtex Embrace Breast Pump.
As a group these are the most incongruent breast pumps: there is a great variety in features, cost and design. Users either rave about them or hate them. Buyers should do their research carefully for these breast pumps. Medela Double Select Breast Pump, Medela Swing Breast Pump, Bailey/Ameda Nurture III Breast Pump, Avent Isis IQ Uno Breast Pump.
These breast pumps are the only serious choice for women establishing a milk supply for a newborn baby who cannot nurse immediately and frequently after birth. The major disadvantage is their weight and size makes them less portable. Medela Symphony Breast Pump , Ameda Elite Breast Pump, Medela Lactina Breast Pump.
The manual breast pump is recommended only for occasional use because most mothers do not get the same quantity of breast milk from a manual breast pump that they can get from an electric pump. They are small, quiet and quick to assemble. Some users like the "hands-on" control and say these breast pumps feel more natural. Others find their hands get tired. Medela Harmony Breast Pump, Ameda One-Hand Breast Pump, Avent Isis (manual) Brea...
These models may be manual or electric and have in common the dissatisfaction of the majority of their consumer reviewers. A breast pump allows a mother to save her breast milk in bottles or bags for her baby's later use.
Any manufacturer or retailer of breast pumps can give testimonials of their products. The reviews that are most likely to be reliable are those that allow anyone on the internet to post whatever they like: positive or negative. Also, there is more to be learned from those reviews that are more specific than "hated it" or "loved it." We have found some of the best sources of breast pump reviews written by the consumer.
By Cindy Curtis, IBCLC. The practice of re-using certain breast pumps may be dangerous because some disease organisms are known to be present in the breast milk of infected women.
By Matia Bryson. If you can associate your let-down with an action you can control--a stimulus or a cue--you can reduce the time it takes for let-down to occur with or without your baby's help.
The World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is the greatest outreach vehicle for the breastfeeding movement, being celebrated in over 120 countries. Officially it is celebrated from 1-7 August. However, groups may choose other dates to make it a more successful event in their countries. Sharing your wonderful work will show linkage and solidarity with the global WBW campaign. Send your reports, materials you have produced, photos and we will...
The theme for this Breastfeeding Blog Carnival focuses on funny breastfeeding stories, particularly from things your baby or child has said or done. Bloggers may submit their story by July 17th, 2007 to Angela White of Breastfeeding 1-2-3.
Although time is the best cure for colic in any baby, Dr. Jack Newman, who is always supportive of breastfeeding, gives advice on colic specific to breastfed babies.
This article by Barbara Wilson-Clay, IBCLC, is about the basic cautions in using a pacifier when breastfeeding. With some exceptions, mothers who are trying to establish a good supply and who want their baby to receive as much milk as possible for the best growth should avoid pacifier use.
If unwilling to pay more than $150 US dollars for a quality electric breast pump, what choices does one have? Without the tote bag, the Ameda Purely Yours also sells for $150.
Angela White of Breastfeeding 1-2-3 interviewed Karen Kerkhoff Gromada for this blog post. Ms. Gromada recently released a third revised edition of her book Mothering Multiples: Breastfeeding and Caring for Twins or More! She is a long-time La Leche League leader, registered nurse and lactation consultant.
Recently, mothers on the Apartment Therapy website were asked to give their opinions of manual breast pumps. As of this date the Medela Harmony and the Avent Isis are the most frequently recommended pumps of this category.
Dr. Jack Newman writes that breastfeeding should be easy and trouble free for most mothers. Tips to getting off to a good start to ensure breastfeeding is a happy experience for both mother and baby.
The mother blogger at Imaginary Lines tells her breastfeeding story and her reflections on our culture that has given women freedom from children and the issues of justice or injustice to the mother who feels confined by a nursing infant.
Young black women get triple-negative breast cancer, the worst type and least treatable breast cancer, more than any other women in the United States, i.e. 39% for black women compared to 16% for white women. It is known that a longer duration of breastfeeding, increasing the number of children breastfed, and increasing the number of months breastfeeding per child are each associated with reduced risk of this type of breast ...
In a study of 29 father-infant pairs, full-term healthy newborns born by planned cesarean section were randomly assigned to be placed either skin-to-skin on their father's chest or beside their father in a crib. Researchers found that the babies in the skin contact group showed better nursing behaviors such as mouth movements and rooting.
Of the various forums and message boards on the net for the support of breastfeeding mothers, you will find boards for adoptive breastfeeding, pumping, breastfeeding while pregnant, tandem nursing, etc. Some are moderated and some even have an expert that answers questions occasionally.
Babies with eczema were found to have reduced symptoms if their mothers laughed a few hours before feeding them. Researchers found significantly higher levels of melatonin in the milk of mothers who laughed while being shown a funny movie. The hormone melatonin is associated with relaxation, and levels are reduced in people with eczema.
Certain manual or non-electric breast pumps rate well with users, and some breast pumps, especially very inexpensive ones, do not. Piston-style pumps will require the use of two hands, trigger-type use one hand, and there is also a foot-powered model.
As maternity leaves for Canadian women have increased, more mothers have met the six-month breastfeeding target recommended by public health officials, according to a new study. "For public health officials aiming to increase breastfeeding duration, it appears the labour market policy may prove an effective way of achieving breastfeeding goals," the researchers concluded.
Women vary in their reactions to past sexual abuse, and they will also have a wide range of reactions to breastfeeding. Some women who have been sexually abused cannot tolerate even the thought of breastfeeding. Others find that breastfeeding is enormously healing. A PDF format article by Kathleen Kendall Tackett, PhD, IBCLC.
La Leche League podcasts, solutions to common breastfeeding problems, the new massaging breast pumps, how the desire to control hurts breastfeeding, the gentle way to wean a toddler, breast feeding styles, nursing necklaces, breastfeeding myths, exclusively pumping breast milk are the tips included in this series.
Because the growth trajectory of breastfed babies differs from those of formula fed babies, mothers may find it helpful to understand the origin of the growth charts that their doctor uses. A history of the recently developed growth charts and their consequences is explained.
Baby-led attachment is the term given to the process where your baby follows a pattern of instinctive behaviours to get to the breast. This can be for the first breastfeed or at any time when the attachment is not correct and your nipples are damaged. Step by step instructions by the Australian Breastfeeding Association, including instructive photographs.
Fathers are the topic this month (June 2007) for the Carnival of Breastfeeding blogs. Kelli of the Nursing Your Kids blog tells her story of the ways her husband Manoj has supported her in breastfeeding their son Arun.
Dr. Jack Newman, MD FRCPC, addresses some breast-feeding myths, such as low milk supply, difficulty to breastfeed, pain, extra water for baby, washing the nipples, modern infant formulas, and medications in breastmilk.
Breastfeeding is important to the proper development of the swallowing action of the tongue, proper alignment of the teeth, and the shaping of the hard palate. Bottle-feeding, pacifier use, and excessive thumb-sucking can cause tongue thrusts and malocclusions. Occlusion and a high palate impact the flow of air through the airway and thus may contribute to OSA.
Toll-free phone help is available 24 hours a day, anywhere in the US, providing information, education, and support for women who want to breastfeed, healthcare providers, and others. Call 1-877-4-LA LECHE for a warm voice, correct breastfeeding information and support.
Some new breast pumps like the Playtex Embrace and the Dr. Brown's Natural Flow breast pumps have massage as part of their design and avoid elongating or tugging on the nipple.
The highest remaining hurdles to more and longer breastfeeding are neither scientific nor epidemiological; they are primarily political, socio-cultural, economic and organizational.... Embracing breastfeeding automatically places us on the right side of history. A quote originally published in the British Medical Journal and posted by Pamela H. Pilch in the Heart, Mind and Strength weblog.
Prepared by Kathy Dettwyler, PHD, this letter can be downloaded and sent to lawyers, judges, social workers, ex-spouses, pediatricians and family physicians to inform them of the merits and normalcy of breastfeeding beyond infancy. If you would like a copy signed by the author, send her an email.
Breastmilk is the only food your baby needs until about 6 months of age. This article by Dr. Jack Newman discusses how to avoid inappropriate supplementation and when and how to appropriately introduce solid foods.
The idea? Design a hat just for the breastfeeding baby, with a tiny little head and great big brim that gives mom a little privacy and shields baby from distracting lights or noise. The fun? Super soft, all-natural fabrics, baby-friendly colours, and beautiful, humourous illustrations for the top of the head (visible when breastfeeding of course!) And, lift up the brim to see a little message from baby!
One mother tells her story about the success of exclusively breastfeeding her third child, going against her family's tradition of artificial milk feeding with bottles, and discovering the spiritual side to breastfeeding. The ruminations of breastfeeding blogger Rivster.
For mothers who use a breast pump, these forums are great places to get connected with others, banish the isolation, and gather helpful advice from other breastfeeding and pumping mothers.
A comment from a reader prompted Angela White of Breastfeeding 1-2-3 Blog to write this post about strategies to prevent a baby from biting while breastfeeding.
When a baby or child suddenly stops breastfeeding after weeks or months of enjoyable breastfeeding, or stops after a period of increasingly reluctant feeding, it is called a nursing strike. The possible causes and tips for ending a nursing strike are covered in this article by Diane Wiessinger, MS, IBCLC.
Breastfeeding supportive characters, studies on intelligence and mental health, breast pump reviews, reverse cycling or night breastfeeding, a nursing room locator, baby biting, preparing a nursing area, and best breast pumps are the breastfeeding tips on this page.
A simple method of flash-heating breast milk infected with HIV successfully inactivated the free-floating virus, according to a new study led by researchers at the Berkeley and Davis campuses of the University of California.
Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC, reviews breastfeeding books with categories of reviews called featured books, parenting and sleep, children's books, and mini-book reviews. She marks each book with an icon for being recommended or not recommended.
If you can associate your let-down with an action you can control such as a stimulus or a cue, you can reduce the time it takes for let-down to occur with or without your baby's help. Article by Matia Bryson.
Toxic flame retardants known as PBDEs and other harmful chemicals have been found in human milk with levels in the United States being more than twenty times higher than in Japan or Europe. The good news is that breastfeeding protects the health of babies and may reduce the harm from some chemicals. A PDF brochure, a survey, and useful links from the Breastfeeding Coalition of Washington.
Very few maternal illnesses require the mother to stop breastfeeding. Breastfeeding protects the baby against infection, and the mother should continue breastfeeding, in order to protect the baby. Breastfeeding rarely needs to be discontinued for infant illness. Through breastfeeding, the mother is able to comfort the sick child, and, by breastfeeding, the child is able to comfort the mother. Article by Dr. Jack Newman.
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Women who give birth over the age of 35 may have particular concerns in breastfeeding. This article by Janice M. Batzdorff on the La Leche League website addresses those common concerns and features anecdotes from older nursing mothers.
One mother's story of her struggles and successes in providing her daughter with breast milk. A blog post from Tanya at the Motherwear Blog, from an email by a reader, Rachel.
Breastfeeding is one of the best things a mother can do for her child. It not only provides your baby with nutrition, but it also helps in building a bond between you and your baby. Research shows that breast milk is best for a baby's health and is perfectly suited to protect the baby from illnesses.
Most women who exclusively pump fully intended to breast feed, but when confronted with situations that make breast feeding impossible, these women turn to the use of a breast pump. Exclusively pumping is a viable alternative to formula feeding, to ensure their babies receive breast milk. Article by Stephanie Casemore.
Two studies showed that children who were breastfed exclusively for longer periods of time may have natural protection against developing diabetes. It was particularly true in children who were breastfed exclusively for longer than five months. Post from The Diabetes Blog.
This website provides audio-video interviews of 51 individuals and their experiences with breastfeeding on topics such as deciding to breastfeed, getting started and managing breastfeeding, special circumstances, weaning, and reflections on breastfeeding.
Breastfeeding nicknames, babies' motor skills, family support for breastfeeding, the healing power of breast milk, paced bottle feeding, breastfeeding on cue, sharing used breast pumps, and a breastfeeding picture book for children, are comprised in this webpage of breastfeeding tips.
As a tribute to breastfeeding mothers on Mothers Day, Angela White of the Breastfeeding 1-2-3 Blog composed this list of traits with supporting links to a breastfeeding story or post about each trait.
A new survey by the not-for-profit National Women's Health Resource Center (NWHRC) and Medela, Inc. reveals 32 percent of new mothers give up breastfeeding less than seven weeks after returning to work because of significant barriers. This is particularly true of women in retail settings, younger moms and those with lower paying jobs.
What is the difference between the traditional tug-and pull breast pump and the massaging breast pump? Medela, Avent, Ameda, Playtex, Gerber, Dr. Brown's and Whittlestone brands are compared.
Breastfeeding and the good fats in Omega-3 fatty acids help new moms fight depression, according to a new article published in the most recent issue of the International Breastfeeding Journal by a University of New Hampshire researcher.
The current recommendation from the US Centers for Disease Control is that a mother should not interrupt breastfeeding if she contracts West Nile Virus, since the risk to the baby from weaning to infant formula is greater than the risk posed by the potential WNV infection. Article by Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC.
This document from the New York City Department of Health reminds us of the day when there was no mincing of words to tell the truth. For example, "Mother's milk is the only safe food." Photograph posted by Scott Greider of Scott's Simple Story blog.
The decision about continuing breastfeeding when the mother takes a drug, is far more involved than determining whether the baby will get any drug in the milk. It also involves taking into consideration the risks of not breastfeeding. Article by Jack Newman, MD, FRCPC.
Recent research has found that breast feeding newborns in a lying down posture may reduce feeding problems and improve babies' natural reflexes. When mothers were lying flat or semi-reclined, babies could find the breast easier and in many cases attach themselves and feed whilst asleep.
This online slide show by Roni M. Chastain, RN, FACCE, is uplifting and encouraging and celebrates breastfeeding mothers including those mothers who nurse toddlers, twins, and triplets.
These are the ideal double electric breast pumps for the mother who wants to buy a serious breast pump for going back to work full-time. These pumps by Medela, Ameda, Avent and Playtex have been rated at least at 4 out of 5 stars by volunteer reviewers.
Or to put it another way, how much does artificial milk feeding increase the risk of disease? A recent meta-analysis of 9000 studies was completed by the US Department of Health and Human Services. A post by Tanya of the Motherwear blog.
Thrush is a fungal infection that usually affects breast tissue or nipples. The organism Candida albicans is the cause of the infection, and women who are infected with thrush may feel severe nipple or breast pain. If the condition is not treated at an early stage, it may lead to early weaning in lactating mothers.
Morgan Gallagher eloquently argues the point that breastfeeding is the biological norm, not a cultural construct. Since breastfeeding is not a cultural activity, it does not belong in the cultural difference paradigm. Nursing an infant when the infant needs it, is the biological norm. Deciding that this needs to be done in a certain place, at a certain time, or in a certain way, is a cultural value.
Making breast milk popsicles, the changing properties of breast milk, homemade breastfeeding dolls, cheap breast pumps, breast pump shield fit, the breastfeeding icon contest, and night nursing and cavities, are the subjects of this breast-feeding tips page.
With more education and encouragement, the entire Catholic community can help increase breastfeeding rates among Catholic moms. This will bring real benefits, physical, mental, emotional, and even spiritual, to our children, mothers, families, communities and society itself. Breastfeeding really does make a difference, and as Catholics, we have a great tradition of support for the family to guide us in our efforts. Article b...
Artificial feeding has an impact on overall infant death rates in both developing and undeveloped countries. While studies offering comparative death rates are not available for industrialized regions, there are numerous studies providing comparative occurrence rates for many illnesses and disorders in the United States and other industrialized nations. Even when studies adjust for maternal education, smoking, income level, ...
Some of the best sources of unbiased breast pump reviews are on websites that allow anyone on the internet to post whatever they want to say, positive or negative. Any retailer can give testimonials of their products, but certain breast pumps will rate consistently well with consumers.
It is nice to know in advance where one can quietly nurse a distractible baby while out on a shopping trip. This blog lists locations by state, province and store name. Contributions to the list by the readers are wanted.
I was remembering when I pumped for my son, at first I would wash in between pumping & let everything air dry. Then I switched to just rising between...