[blparent] question of feeding a newborn

Fri Mar 19 12:58:36 UTC 2010

I pumped for 22 weeks. it is a lot of work, but I wanted Elise to have as 
much breastmilk as I could get into her. when it's your first baby, you 
really don't know much about your body, and I think pumping helped me with 
that. e.g., I had no idea what a let-down reflex felt like until I could 
feel it, and then hear the milk hitting the bottom of the collection bottle. 
I would prefer not to have to pump exclusively ever again, but would do it 
again if I had to for the benefits it gave my baby. if you do end up 
pumping, I would find something to further boost your supply if you need it 
(like a tea or supplement). I would also get something to deal with sore 
nipples, as that pump cann really do a number on you :). Finally, I would 
get extra breast pump parts, so you have a few to rotate out. I would use 
one set, take it apart, wash it out with warm water, and stick it in the 
dishwasher. Once I had the washer full of other bottle and pump parts, I'd 
start it up. That did save me a tiny bit of time.
Dena

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joy Wolf" <joy at kevinlwolf.net>
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Sent: Thursday, March 18, 2010 4:02 PM
Subject: Re: [blparent] question of feeding a newborn

> Yes.  I did with my daughter.  She wasn't strong enough due to her poor
> muscle tone to get enough milk out herself.  So, in our case, I think the
> pump actually got more than she did, lol.  You do, mjust as when when 
> you're
> breastfeeding, have to be very aware of eating right and getting lots and
> lots of fluids.  But I did it for about 4 months before exhaustion got the
> better of me, lol.  It can be done, but I won't lie and say it's easy.  As
> an example, Kayla was feeding every three hours.  Once she was fed, which
> took about 20-30 minutes, she would go back to sleep.  But even if it was
> the middle of the night, in order to keep my supply ahead of her demand, 
> so
> to speak, I stayed up another half hour and pumped.  So, it was possible,
> but completely exhausting, especially during those early months.  I'll be
> honest and say I was a whole lot less stressed when I decided it would be 
> ok
> by then to switch to formula.  Anyway, just my experience, and I hope it
> helps some.  Take care.
>
> Joy and family
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Veronica Smith
> Sent: Thursday, March 18, 2010 1:33 PM
> To: 'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [blparent] question of feeding a newborn
>
> A friend of mine tried to do just that, pump and feed with the bottle and 
> it
> failed, the milk just quit coming.  Her Dr. said it was because she was 
> not
> drinking the water and fluids needed to have the milk continue. Maybe yes
> maybe no. V
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Leanne Merren
> Sent: Thursday, March 18, 2010 9:32 AM
> To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [blparent] question of feeding a newborn
>
> Has anyone on the list been able to pump without actually breastfeeding, 
> and
>
> feed baby all breastmilk without supplementing formula?  A breast pump
> definitely doesn't pull out as much as a baby does while suckling.  It 
> seems
>
> to me that the supply wouldn't be kept up as well.  I think that was the
> point.  I know a lot of moms who pump while working, but breastfeed at 
> home,
>
> so it is possible, I think it just takes perseverance and patience to get
> there.
> Leanne
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Jessica Trask" <jess28 at samobile.net>
> To: <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 6:52 PM
> Subject: Re: [blparent] question of feeding a newborn
>
>
>> Michael,
>> I don't totally agree with you on the breast pumping. I have both and
>> older and younger sister. My older sister has a daughter that's going to
>> be a year old at the end of April And I believe she still does pump 
>> breast
>
>> milk because I don't believe my niece is quite eating all solid foods 
>> yet.
>
>> Keep in mind she does also work.  My younger sister I believe is still
>> breast feeding I'm not totally sure if she is still pumping or not since
>> she's not working a normal job so to speak. Does your wife work outside
>> the home? Also if she trying to breast feed then it's not working she
>> might want to consider pumping.
>> Jessica
>>
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