Please subscribe, vote and comment! Shows how to use lactation aid. Note that when it is working, the baby shows he is getting more milk because the pause in the chin is more obvious. In the second attempt to use the lactation aid, though the tube seems to be well placed, it is not. The baby was not getting more milk, as there were no pauses in the chin. Fiddling with the tube gets the baby drinking again. The lactation aid does not work well if the baby is poorly latched on and/or the tube is poorly placed, but it can be made to work well with practice.
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Monday, December 19, 2011
Ameda Purely Yours Ultra Breast Pump
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Newly styled purely yours ultra breast pump. Dual hygienekit milk collection system. Ultra suede/fauz leather tote. Cool 'n carry tote.
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Worn-out Massaging Softfit breastshield
This massaging softfit breastshield came with Medela Swing breastpump set, bought about 6 weeks ago. My wife has been using it for almost every day since. Sadly, the shield itself has been worn out sooner than expected. I am not blaming Medela. We might have washed and sterilized it too often, after every use to be exact. About 6-8 times a day. BTW, I already ordered the new breastshield. :D For the record, I use soft sponge with mild baby bottle cleanser cleaning it.
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Thursday, December 8, 2011
Advantages of Electric Breast Pumps
Many women want to provide the unmatched nutrition of pure breast milk to their newborn babies, but unfortunately many women have problems breastfeeding. These problems range from inverted nipples, to the baby not latching properly. Whatever the reason, electric breast pumps can be a priceless addition to your baby items. They can be a fabulous alternative to breastfeeding directly from your breasts, and still give the baby the breast milk he or she deserves.
Electric Breast Pumps
There are two different types of breasts pumps out there - manual and electric/battery-operated. Both work well, but the electric variation works better. Electric breast pumps tend to be more expensive, but they have certain advantages over the manual breast pumps.
Benefits of an Electric Breast Pump
Most lactation specialists and hospitals recommend using electric breast pumps simply because they are more capable of drawing out the breast milk more efficiently. They operate quickly, and free up your hand that you would have been using to pump the milk with the manual version.
The low-end electric breast pumps are very affordable - around . These pumps are great for occasional use, and are generally semi-automatic. You'll generally be able to regulate the number of pumps per minute, and the strength of the suction. The only disadvantage is that the single pumps allow you to only pump one breast at a time. In addition, the batteries on these pumps tend to drain quickly. The battery operation doesn't pump as strongly as when you are using an AC adapter.
Mid-range electric breast pumps have more advantages than the low-end models. Although they are more expensive, many of these models have an adjustable suction. Many of them come with double pumps so you can pump both breasts at the same time, and they are highly portable.
The high-end models are the most expensive, but are extremely efficient and convenient. Many of them are hospital-grade, and are the choice of many working mothers who need something that pumps quickly and efficiently. You'll be able to pump both breasts at the same time, which cuts the pumping time in half. Cycles times are fast, and many of these models are discreet. The newer models have developed a technology that mimics the baby's natural suckling very closely, therefore extracting breast milk much more efficiently.
Of course, most pumps can be a bit noisy, and can be a bit uncomfortable and painful. The higher end models try to make the action of these pumps as painless as possible, but it is inevitable that breasts filled with milk will be a little tender, even to the gentlest touch.
What to Look For in a Pump
The best models should be highly portable so that you can pump even when you are out and about. They should feature adjustable sucking actions, so that you can vary the intensity of the milk extraction and pulling on the nipples. The breast shield sizes should also be adjustable, since all women have different sized and shaped breasts. If you're looking to save time, look for the models that come with dual pumps so you can work both breasts at the same time.
Electric breast pumps can be a great alternative to breastfeeding directly. You'll still be able to nourish your newborn with nutritious breast milk, while having the freedom of pumping whenever you can. By extracting your milk and bottle feeding, even dad can feed the baby when mom is busy!
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Review on the Medela Swing Breast Pump
Medela is well known for offering a line of high quality, high performance breast pumps. Their Swing Pump model with Medela 2 Phase Expression Technology is no exception. This pump has the same technology that is used for hospital breast pumps. The pump is very effective at pumping breast milk with ease.
The Medela Swing Pump is designed to pump your milk in such a way that it feels as if your baby is feeding at your breast. (This means the pump is designed to simulate your baby actually feeding rather than feeling like a mechanical pump). The pump has good suction especially for a single pump system.
A Medela pump is comfortable on your breasts. The breast shield is not uncomfortable in any way. This is unlike other brands that feel terrible when you are pumping the milk. The pump is not as fast as one with the double pumps. However, the Swing Pump is still able to pump breast milk in a relatively short amount of time.
Your Medela Swing Pump will be easy for you to take with you anywhere you need to go. It is in fact so compact that you can even throw it in your purse when you need to be away from home. This pump is so great because it is a breeze to you. In fact it only has four controls that you need to worry about. You can assemble and disassemble this pump for cleaning and use in a matter of seconds.
The pump can be a little noisy when you are pumping milk. You might find it a tad distracting if you are trying to work on something else at the same time. That is one of the only significant downsides to the Medela Swing Pump.
The pump works rather well. Of course it is not as fast and efficient as double pumps or some of the other pumps that are not so portable. However, there really are not many disadvantages to using this pump. It is comfortable and is effective when pumping milk. It is easy to carry around since the pump can be placed in the carrier that comes with the pump kit.
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Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Dealing With Cracked Nipples When Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding, as you may have already heard, is the most recommended form of providing nourishment for the growing baby. Doctors and health care centers cannot stress enough how many great benefits are given to the mom and the baby when breastfeeding becomes established as a routine. If you are not yet familiar, here is a brief run through of the plus sides of breastfeeding.
The baby is said to gain weight faster because of mom's breast milk. Infants who are born with jaundice are able to recover faster when they are breast fed. Furthermore, the digestive systems of babies can break down breast milk more efficiently, so less constipation or diarrhea is experienced.
For the mom, breastfeeding is an effective method to help her regain her pre-pregnancy weight. Furthermore, some sources say that moms who breast feed have a form of natural birth control. More importantly, breastfeeding helps the mother bond with her baby more.
However, great as breastfeeding may be, there are some woes that many women experience with this task. One of the most common problems is cracked nipples. This is caused by drying of the skin around the nipple area, which can be irritating and painful. Here are some tips on dealing with cracked nipples when breastfeeding.
1. Use a lanolin-based nipple cream to moisturize the cracked area. Aveeno and Lansinoh are some brands that are highly recommended, and these are readily available in drug stores and supermarkets. You don't have to rub off the cream before feeding, as it is safe for the baby.
2. You can also rub your own breast milk on the sore or cracked area as the Vitamin E contained in it can moisturize and heal your skin.
3. If your breast pads get soaked, change them right away. Nursing pads made out of cotton are the best to use. Also, use a comfortable bra to relieve any irritation from the cracked nipples. If the cracked nipples have not healed completely, you may use a breast shell inside your bra, this prevents any skin contact with the fabric of your nursing bra.
4. Take warm showers before or after nursing, to help the blood circulate better and to soothe any pain in your nipple area. Some people use warm compress on their breasts for relief.
If symptoms still persist, you may want to contact your doctor to find more effective solutions for cracked nipples.
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Saturday, November 26, 2011
Breast Pump Glossary and Breastfeeding Terms
2-phase expression
A feature on some breast pumps by Medela (Symphony, Pump In Style Advanced, not Original, and the Swing), that starts the cycling fast with less suction then after two minutes switches to slower cycling with more vacuum strength to imitate the sucking patterns of infants. A special let-down button can be pressed once to go instantly to the second mode. The manual breast pump Harmony is also said to have 2-phase. The first phase is initiated by squeezing the short part of the handle, with the longer, stronger strokes of the second phase coming from switching the hand around to squeeze the long part of the handle.
areola
The dark circular area around the nipple. It is important during breast feeding for the baby to latch on with as much areola in his or her mouth as possible.
baby scale
For mothers concerned about low milk supply a baby scale is a tool to verify baby's weight gain and also the amount of breast milk received in any given nursing. By weighing the baby before and after nursing and doing a little subtraction, one can determine the number of ounces the baby nursed from the breast. Since a nursing baby is usually more efficient than any breast pump, this method is preferred to breast pumping for determining how much milk the baby may be getting. For these purposes a baby scale accurate to 15 grams or less may be rented from many breast pump rental stations.
battery pack, batteries
In a breast pump, batteries give cordless convenience but vacuum strength and cycles per minute may be less than the user will find when using the AC adapter. Also pump cycling may slow as the batteries wear down. Slower cycles may cause some discomfort because the vacuum will be held longer on the breast. If this happens, reduce the vacuum and replace the batteries with fresh ones as soon as possible.
breast pump
A device that expresses milk from the breast. A misconception is that the breast pump suctions milk out of the breast. A breast pump's job is to trigger the milk-ejection response or let-down. Most pumps achieve this goal by using suction to pull the nipple into the tunnel of the breast shield or flange then release, which counts as one cycle. Thirty to sixty cycles per minute can be expected with better quality electric breast pumps. It is important to note that in most cases the breast pump is not as efficient at removing milk from the breast as the nursing baby. Many mothers find their milk supply dwindling when they substitute too many pumpings for actual nursing sessions with their baby.
breast pump reviews
Opinions by actual users of the breast pumps. Two good places to find some reviews on the internet are Amazon and Epinions
breast shields, flanges, funnels
The part of the breast pump that actually touches the breast, covering the nipple and areola area. Medela breast shields fit almost all their pumps and come in sizes 21 mm, 23 mm, 27 mm, 30 mm, 36 mm, and 40 mm. Ameda uses different combinations of flanges and inserts to accommodate nipples in sizes 21 mm, 23 mm, 25 mm, 28.5 mm, 30.5 mm to fit all of their pumps but the Nurture III. See also SoftFit, Flexishield and Let-Down Massage Cushions.
closed system
Breast pumps designed for multiple users, such as hospital grade rental pumps. There is no possibility of breast milk entering the pump motor. See this article on used breast pumps for more information: http://www.babylovesyourmilk.com/used-breast-pumps-article.htm Although the Avent Isis IQ breast pumps are said to be closed system, Avent still recommends their pumps to be single user.
colostrum
The substance produced in the breasts during the final weeks of pregnancy. This "first milk" is highly concentrated in nutrition ideal for the newborn. It has been likened to an "antibodies cocktail." Colostrum has a laxative effect on the baby, helping him pass his early stools, which aids in the excretion of excess bilirubin and helps prevent jaundice. With frequent nursings of 10 to 12 times a day, a mother's regular breast milk will begin to appear or "come in" around day 3 or 4 after birth.
cycling
The suck and release pattern created by a breast pump to simulate what a nursing baby does.
cpm
cycles per minute. See cycling.
double pumping
Pumping both breasts simultaneously. Research with pre-term infants has shown double pumping can increase a mother's milk supply, reduce expression time (yes, even cutting times in half) and produce higher levels of prolactin, the hormone that stimulates milk production after birth.
engorgement
Any time an insufficient amount of milk has been removed from the lactating breast it may cause this painful condition. The engorgement that occurs when a mother's milk first "comes in" is a little less understood, since swelling of the breast tissues themselves can be a contributing factor. There are many treatments, one of which is to use a breast pump briefly to soften the areola area so that the baby will be able to latch on easier.
funnel covers
The lid-like covers that snap over the funnel or breast shield of an Avent breast pump. The advantage of a cover is to keep the insides of the funnel and milk container clean and in ready-to-use condition.
Flexishield Areola Massager
A breast shield accessory that can be purchased separately and used with Ameda breast pumps. The Flexishield is designed to compress the areola area, helping to stimulate a let-down reflex. It is especially useful for smaller-breasted women who may benefit from the added stimulation.
hospital grade breast pumps
This group of pumps have a stronger vacuum strength than any other breast pumps and are the most suited to establishing and maintaining a milk supply in a mother who will not be breastfeeding her infant for long periods, as in the situation of a premature or sick infant.
HygieniKit
Included with every Ameda breast pump except the Nurture III, a milk collection system that includes a special silicone diaphragm filter. This filter works two ways protecting the pump motor from getting contaminants in it and protecting the breast milk bottle from receiving contaminants from the motor. This extra amount of protection is desired for premature or sick infants or any mother desiring extra caution in the cleanliness of the collection of her milk. The use of the Hygienikit does not negate Ameda's recommendation that all their pumps (except the hospital rental pumps) be single user, even though the Hygienikit IS the individual user kit for rental pumps.
lactation consultant
A highly specialized healthcare professional with advanced training in breastfeeding management. Because of the nature of their training, their advice on breastfeeding may be more specific and useful than what a mother will receive from her obstetrician or baby's pediatrician.
lactation aid
A device that consists of a container of usually infant formula or banked breast milk and a long but narrow-diameter tube. The tube is inserted into an infant's mouth along with the breast while nursing and provides extra nutrition to the infant while the breast simultaneously receives stimulation to encourage lactation. This also prevents a baby from becoming attached to artificial nipples while enabling a mother time to undertake strategies to shore up a lagging milk supply. Should be used under the advice of a lactation consultant as improper use could diminish milk supply.
let-down
Also known as the milk ejection response, it occurs when hormones cause muscles within the breast to squeeze and the ducts to widen, pushing the milk from all parts of the breast toward the nipple. Some mothers feel a tingling sensation; others feel nothing. Let-down is partly a conditioned response and can be encouraged while nursing or breast pumping by engaging in routines (i.e. sitting in the same place, drinking from a certain cup), looking at a picture of the baby, thinking of the milk flowing, or taking the mind off of everything about it.
Let-Down Massage Cushions
The Avent breast pump shields or flanges are soft silicone and have 5 petal-shaped bumps that move in and out to massage the areola and aid let-down. Available in only one size.
milk collection bags
Marketed under different trade names, these plastic bags are intended for the collection and storage of breast milk. They bear a resemblance to disposable bottle liners but have the notable difference of being thicker and stronger. For this reason milk collection bags are more suited for freezing breast milk and for using with breast pumps that permit attaching bags in place of bottles. Attaching disposable bottle liners to a breast pump will not permit a sufficient suction to be created for the pump to function properly.
mmHg
Abbreviation for millimeters of mercury and as it relates to breast pumps it means strength of vacuum or suction. Sufficient pressure is needed to stimulate let-down, not to suction the milk from the breasts as is sometimes erroneously believed. Hospital grade breast pumps have the highest mmHg numbers and are the best for establishing a milk supply in mothers who need help in that area because of low supply issues or a hospitalized newborn. After a supply is well-established some users have found that "less is more" and adjusting the suction lower has enabled better let-down. Fortunately most electric pumps have adjustable vacuum strengths.
open system
A breast pump designed to be used by a single user. See also closed system, multiple user.
parts to assemble
As defined on the Breast Pump Comparison web pages, such as http://www.babylovesyourmilk.com/best-personal-electric-breast-pumps.htm, all the breast pump parts that must be assembled or disassembled at each pumping session not including motor, AC adaptor or battery pack, milk containers, lids, stands, extra breast shields or inserts, totes.
parts to wash
As defined on the above referenced web pages, all the breast pump parts that come in contact with the breast or milk, and therefore must be washed every time the user pumps, not counting the receptacle(s) for the milk and the lid(s).
milk ejection response (MER)
see let-down.
multiple user
Hospital grade rental pumps are designed to be multiple user, and rental stations will require the non-refundable and non-returnable purchase of an individual accessory kit for the parts (shields, connectors, tubing) that actually comes in contact with the mother's breast or milk.
piston-type manual breast pump
The pumping action is created with a sliding piston and cylinder and requires the use of two hands.
rental pumps
See multiple user
single breast pumping
Pumping only one breast at a time. Single pumping is useful for pumping one side while the baby nurses the other. For some mothers the ability to single pump enables them to soothe and hold their baby on one side while pumping the other.
single user
Most breast pumps are personal use items intended to be used by one mother only to prevent the transmission of diseases like HIV and hepatitis. See also closed, system, multiple user
SoftFit breast shield
The soft, flexible breast shield that massages the breast and areola when breast pumping, manufactured and trademarked by Medela. Can be used with all Medela pumps but the Little Hearts manual breast pump.
stars
Awarded to breast pumps by actual users on Amazon and Epinions on a five-star scale with five meaning the best. Reading these reviews may be helpful because they often explain specific difficulties with certain breast pumps.
trigger-type manual breast pump
The pumping action is created with a squeeze handle similar to what one finds on a spray bottle. A one-handed breast pump.
VIA
Avent's sturdy disposable container system for the collection and storage of breast milk. It can be used with all of Avent's breast pumps and some other brands also. The disposable cup bases can be sterilized up to three times and are also suitable for freezing. Bottle nipples in a variety of flows are available to fit the system.
warranty
The warranty for breast pumps should be paid attention to and sales receipts saved. Pumps that get frequent use may wear out before their warranties expire.
Disclaimer: None of the content above should be construed as medical advice and all breastfeeding mothers should strive to educate themselves as much as possible from multiple sources and consult with doctors and lactation specialists as needed.
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Thursday, November 24, 2011
Sit Back Angled Breast Shield/ Flange - by Pumpin' Pal
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Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Philips AVENT BPA Free Twin Electric Breast Pump, White
!±8± Philips AVENT BPA Free Twin Electric Breast Pump, White
Brand : Philips Avent | Rate : | Price : $159.80
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Philips AVENT Twin Electric Breast Pump. Our gentle electric breast pump is so effective that it's clinically proven to express similar amounts of milk as compared to a hospital grade electronic pump. Designed for Comfort.Unique active massage cushion for optimum comfort.Being stressed or in a hurry can make it more difficult to release your milk and can alsoaffect your milk supply. So feeling comfortable and relaxed really helps. Our pump hasbeen designed to increase your comfort when you are pumping. Only Philips AVENT's electric breast pumps have a unique memory feature that learns and continues your personal pumping rhythm for maximum comfort. Only Philips AVENT's electric breast pumps have a unique memory feature that learns and continues your personal pumping rhythm for maximum comfort.
- Remembers your personal rhythm
- More milk in less time
- Patented soft 5-petal massage cushion
- Gentle with clinically proven results comparable to a hospital grade pump
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Medela Swing Breast Pump
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