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Choosing the right Breast Pump?
Pumps are available through Coquelet & Punger Family Medicine, P.A.
It is very tempting to buy a cheaper store bought brand before researching thoroughly the different kinds of pumps. Formula company manufactured pumps and baby food company manufactured pumps tend to have a lot of failure. If you fail at breastfeeding, they win, because you buy more formula or baby food.They are designed to build your confidence and keep you breastfeeding. The hand pumps also tend to be very tiring on the wrists. The professional quality pumps don't depend on hand or wrist action. The manuel pumps will use elbow motion (not as tiring as squeezing your fist).
Full-time Employment or Full Day Employment
If you are employed full-time, or are away from your baby for full-days, you will appreciate a pump that helps you keep a good milk supply. Pump regularly, (every 2-3 hours) when you are away from your baby, to ensure plentiful supply. Dr.Punger emphasizes that department store brand pumps are not going to be sufficient.
BEST:
Purely Yours
Pump In Style
Features to Look For in a Breastpump:
Automatic cycling to help maintain milk supply
Double Pumping Capability
Gentle and comfortable expression
Adjustable vacuum levels to maximize comfort
Affordability and effectiveness, and comfort
Ease of Cleaning
Milk Cooling Compartment
Discreet pumping
Occasional Missed Feeding
If you need a breastpump for occasional separations from your baby, or if you need to use a breastpump (on average), no more than once per day.
BEST:
Medela Manualectric
SpringExpress
MiniElectric
Features to Look For in a Breastpump:
Automatic cycling to help maintain milk supply
Gentle and comfortable expression (Store brands thend to use a sqeezing hand... leading to muscle fatigue of the small muscle groups.)
Adjustable vacuum levels to maximize comfort
Affordability, effectiveness, and comfort
Ease of cleaning
Sore Nipples
Many mothers have slight tenderness when they first begin to breastfeed. However, pain that persists or skin breakdown is a sign that you will benefit from professional breastfeeding help. A pump can be useful to protect milk supplyin the shortterm until latch or breastfeeding problems are solved. Ask for assistance from Dr. Punger.
BEST:
Pump In Style
Purely Yours
Features to Look For in a Breastpump:
Automatic cycling to help maintain milk supply
Double pumping capability
Gentle and comfortable expression
Adjustable vacuum levels to maximize comfort
Affordability effectiveness and comfort
Ease of cleaning
Part-Time Employment/Occasional Separation
For occasional separations or part-time employment (separations of less than 5-6 hours/day), there are several pumps that will meet your needs. The key to protecting milk supply is expressing milk or breastfeeding every 2-3 hours while away from baby.
BEST:
MiniElectric
Pump In Style® (double pump)
Purely Yours
GOOD:
Medela Manualectricc
SpringExpresss
Features to Look For in a Breastpump:
Automatic cycling to help maintain milk supply
Gentle and comfortable expression
Adjustable vacuum levels to maximize comfort
Affordability and effectiveness, and comfort
Ease of cleaning
Discrete pumping
Milk cooling compartment
+Engorgement
Engorgement is a normal event in early breastfeeding. It is usually a short-lived experience. A gentle pump is useful if the baby is having difficulty removing enough milk to bring relief or to soften nipple to help baby latch on. If you have breastfeeding problems that continue, call Dr. Punger. Unrelieved engorgement can lead to a decrease in milk supply.
BEST:
Pump In Style
Purely Yours
Features to Look For in a Breastpump:
Automatic cycling to help maintain milk supply
Double pumping capability
Gentle and comfortable expression
Adjustable vacuum levels to maximize comfort
Affordability and effectiveness and comfort
Ease of cleaning
Low Milk Supply
Mothers who breastfeed early, often, and effectively usually produce plenty of breastmilk. If there are low supply problems, it is best to ask Dr. Punger for assistance. Pumping can boost supply by removing milk efficiently from the breasts, which is key to good milk production.
BEST:
Hospital grade rental pump such as Lactina or Classic
Rental of Medela Baby Scale if recommended by your doctor or breastfeeding professional
Features to Look For in a Breastpump:
Automatic cycling to help maintain milk supply
Double Pumping Capability
Gentle and comfortable expression
Adjustable vacuum levels to maximize comfort
Affordability and effectiveness, and comfort
Ease of Cleaning
Sore Breast or Breast Infection (Mastitis)
Sore breasts, plugged milk ducts, or breast infections can last several days. It is very important to empty the breasts during breast infections. It is ok to breastfeed your baby if you have mastitis. Because the taste of the milk may change during mastitis, some babies may refuse to nurse. Contact your doctor or lactation professional (IBCLC) for assistance, especially if you have a fever, redness, pain, swelling, or other sign of infection in your breast. Your doctor may prescribe medication for breast infection or a mild pain reliever that is safe for use in breastfeeding mothers. Breastfeed your baby often, especially on the affected side, carefully paying attention to good latch and positioning. Use a pump if the baby refuses the affected breast. Your doctor or IBCLC may suggest using the pump after the baby nurses to make sure the breast is thoroughly drained.
BEST:
Hospital grade rental pump such as Lactina® or Classic™
GOOD:
Pump In Style
Purely Yours
Features to Look For in a Breastpump:
Automatic cycling to help maintain milk supply
Gentle and comfortable expression
Adjustable vacuum levels to maximize comfort
Affordability and effectiveness, and comfort
Ease in cleaning
Flat or Inverted Nipples
Flat and inverted nipples are not uncommon. Over time, nipple tissue will become more elastic. Pumping can help this process. Some mothers find it useful to pump for a minute or two to help draw out their nipples, making it easier for the baby to latch-on. Breast shells worn in between feedings, and temporary supervised use of a nipple shield may help as well. Guidance from Dr. Punger is recommended in this situation.
BEST:
Hospital grade rental pump such as Lactina or Classic
Pump In Style Breastpump
BETTER:
Small Battery Electric
GOOD:
Manualectric
Features to Look For in a Breastpump:
Automatic cycling to help maintain milk supply
Double pumping capability
Gentle and comfortable expression
Adjustable vacuum levels to maximize comfort
Affordability and effectiveness, and comfort
Ease of cleaning
Premature or Hospitalized Baby
Whenever a baby is unable to breastfeed because of prematurity or hospitalization, mothers need equipment that is designed to help build and maintain their milk supply. Experts recommend using a hospital-grade breastpump at least 8 times each 24 hours until the baby can breastfeed.
BEST:
Hospital Grade Rental Pump such as Lactina® or Classic™
Features to Look For in a Breastpump:
Automatic cycling to help maintain milk supply
Double Pumping Capability
Gentle and comfortable expression
Adjustable vacuum levels to maximize comfort
Affordability and effectiveness, and comfort
Ease of Cleaning
Milk Cooling Compartment
Latch-on Problems
Latch-on problems are usually temporary. Seek help from Dr. Punger. Use the pump to protect your milk supply while working out the latch-on difficulties. Feed the pumped milk to your baby by cup or dropper; avoid bottles and pacifiers until the baby has learned to latch on and nurse well. Try to pump as many times as a newborn baby would normally nurse: 8-10 times/24 hours.
BEST:
Hospital Grade Rental Pump such as Lactina or Classic
Features to Look For in a Breastpump:
Automatic cycling to help maintain milk supply
Double Pumping Capability
Gentle and comfortable expression
Adjustable vacuum levels to maximize comfort
Affordability and effectiveness, and comfort
Ease of Cleaning
Trip Away from Baby/Lengthier Separation from Baby
A breast pump can protect the milk supply of a mother who must travel. During lengthy separations, pump as many times per day as you would normally breastfeed or pump.
BEST:
Hospital Grade Rental Pump such as Lactina or Classic
Pump In Style
Purel Yours
GOOD:
Small Battery Electric
Features to Look For in a Breastpump:
Automatic cycling to help maintain milk supply
Double Pumping Capability
Gentle and comfortable expression
Adjustable vacuum levels to maximize comfort
Affordability and effectiveness, and comfort
Ease of Cleaning
Milk Cooling Compartment
Medical Complications
If you or your baby has medical complications where breastfeeding is interrupted, use a breastpump to maintain your supply. Most of the time, breastfeeding can continue even if mother or baby is ill. If a medical complication occurs, where breastfeeding is interrupted, use a breastpump to maintain your supply. Double pumping, 8-10 times/24 hours can provide the necessary stimulation to protect your milk supply. Consult your health care provider and lactation professional (IBCLC) for information and recommendations.
BEST:
Hospital Grade Rental Pump such as Lactina® or Classic™
Features to Look For in a Breastpump:
Automatic cycling to help maintain milk supply
Double Pumping Capability
Gentle and comfortable expression
Adjustable vacuum levels to maximize comfort
Affordability and effectiveness, and comfort
Ease of Cleaning
Milk Cooling Compartment
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4640 South 25th, ST
Fort Pierce, Florida, 34981
772-466-8884
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