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Abby 🗝️ NC Realtor :
If you have insurance, they will give a pump, bags, and free classes. I loved wearables, but lots of people say you need a wall pump as well to really make sure you’re getting enough output. If you haven’t gotten a pump through insurance, I’d do that! Aeroflow is a good resource for pumps, bags, and classes - all covered by insurance.
2025-07-16 19:22:43
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zetasigma :
Check to see if your insurance covers a lactation consultation. I ended up having a conversation with one via zoom before I gave birth and it gave me an opportunity to ask questions like these which I found very helpful.
2025-07-15 19:15:00
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Courtney :
The bag doesn’t matter at all girl save your money! Use whatever you have until you have to buy more.
2025-07-15 19:36:35
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Lauren Rhoads :
Freeze as much as you have left over. I didn’t need it until I did, and then I was soooooo glad I had a stash. My favorite tips- 1. refrigerate your pump parts in between use and wash once a day. 2. Look on eBay for new in box or used pumps if you’re comfortable. Having an extra set is CLUTCH.
2025-07-15 19:36:52
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Sara Sears :
Ohhh I forgot about pumping
2025-07-16 11:33:56
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Ashley Baker :
I make just enough but I also pump. I freeze what’s left at the end of the day
2025-07-15 19:36:12
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RavenDay23 :
Take a breastfeeding class through your hospital! My class was so helpful and I was completely lost on what to do. Now I’m on month 14 of nursing.
2025-07-15 19:38:53
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KMurph :
I’m definitely not an oversupplier, more of a just enougher + an oz or two. But I have a few bags in the freezer. I like the parents choice bags. They’re easy to use and don’t spill or tear. I’m an exclusive pumper because my son requires thickened liquids. As a primary pump, if you’re only going to pump, I don’t suggest wearables. Their batteries go bad within a month or two of heavy pumping. I also don’t suggest a wall pump because those are death. I use pumps with wearable cups that you can carry around. Like in between wall pumps and wearables
2025-07-15 19:33:31
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staciroxs :
Hey I’ve been breastfeeding over 4 years I’ll be happy to answer questions. So for the bags you can use any bag but some freeze flatter and when you make bricks of milk that’s nice .
2025-07-16 19:15:38
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PlantGirly27 :
I would get a wall pump as your main pump and use the wearables every so often, also your insurance should cover breast milk storage bags it really doesn’t matter what brand they are I had a huge oversupply the first couple of months so I froze all the extra milk my baby didn’t drink within 3 days
2025-07-15 19:30:05
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madison bruner :
Mom of 3 & postpartum nurse here 😊 Work on exclusively breastfeeding before encorporating the pump into your routine. Typically you can use a breastmilk collector cup or hakaa to slowly build a freezer stash while you’re establishing breastfeeding. Attach to the other breast while you are nursing to catch your let down. Collect throughout the day & bag at the end of the day. My personal favorite bags are the up & up brand from target.
2025-07-15 19:41:51
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Kelly :
the wearable are famous for not emptying very well, especially for us women with larger chests 😅 but if you are home with baby you won't have to worry much about pumping, just feed on demand. baby will nurse A LOT. that is normal. their tummy is only about the size of a bead as a newborn, so they fill up fast and get hungry again fast. you will want to use breastmilk bags because regular plastic bags pop a lot easier but I never really noticed a big difference in brands of them personally. if you can get an appointment try to find a IBCLC over just a lactation consultant. a LC only has to take like 1 class and doesn't have actual medical knowledge... an ibclc is a nurse with a specialty in breastfeeding. my experience was, you can do all the research and know all the things but you will still feel like a deer in the headlights when it's time. you got this!
2025-07-15 19:40:41
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busymamabear :
So if you're a SAHM, in my opinion, you don't need to pump. I have one just in case I got so engorged I couldn't handle it. Keeping in mind the more you pump the more you'll keep producing. I pumped just a bit and kept the milk in the freezer. With some of my kids I didn't end up with any milk in the freezer. if you have to go back to work then yes, you can keep it in the fridge or the freezer. my suggestion, look up how long breast milk is good at room temp, refrigerator and freezer and write it down and put it on your fridge. make sure you're dating every bag/bottle when you pump.
2025-07-15 19:39:23
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Meghan White :
Some brands are better than others but I’ve found any will do. Some people nurse their babies and then will pump after to make a stash for their freezer. One thing I’ll note is a wearable pump isn’t going to be as good as a wall pump typically so you might not get the best output. Definitely see the lactation consultant in the hospital and have them size you for flange inserts for your pump.
2025-07-15 19:16:36
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