[blparent] Sensitive breast feeding concern, ladies only

[Melissa Ann Riccobono]

Pumping was really hard for me the first time around as well.  Again,
centering my nipple was not easy for whatever reason.  I bought a different,
and much better quality, pump for my second baby and had no issues.  In
fact, I was so glad I had the pump right from the beginning because my body
was so eager to produce milk that my poor daughter was not able to suck fast
enough at first and would end up choking.  The pediatrician suggested I pump
a couple of ounces before feeding, and it worked great.  It also allowed me
to build up a supply of milk in the freezer for those times I needed someone
to give my daughter a bottle.  It will be interesting to see how things go
this time around.  I can't believe my due date is only about six weeks away!
Melissa

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Erin Rumer
Sent: Monday, April 16, 2012 1:56 PM
To: 'Blind Parents Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [blparent] Sensitive breast feeding concern, ladies only

With learning how to center your nipple properly when pumping, I had a
lactation nurse show me how to feel for my nipple after putting the flange
or suction cup thing on and then attach the pump itself.  This helped a ton
with proper centering of my nipple and even though I had a hard time with
pumping I at least got a much more comfortable position.

Erin

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Angie Matney
Sent: Monday, April 16, 2012 10:48 AM
To: Blind Parents Mailing List
Subject: Re: [blparent] Sensitive breast feeding concern, ladies only

Lisamaria,

I also had trouble centering my nipples when pumping. This seems like it
should be easy, but it wasn't for me. Eventually, I developed a technique,
which is kind of hard to describe. I used that with a hands-free pumping bra
and was able to do OK. But there was definitely a frustrating period when I
wasn't getting it centered.

I agree with Erin about the breastfeeding class at the hospital. Ours (Chuck
went with me) was a very positive experience.

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