[blparent] question of feeding a newborn

[Dena Wainwright]

I got about 80 percent of what Elise needed while only pumping, but not all.
Dena

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Leanne Merren" <leemer02 at gmail.com>
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Sent: Thursday, March 18, 2010 10:31 AM
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
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>> 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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