[blparent] Breast pumps, the runaround

Sun Nov 12 02:23:46 UTC 2017

The only reason I want to pump is to allow the father the opportunity
to feed, as well as ensuring that I maintain a good milk supply. I've
read that pumping not only ensures a longer milk supply, but sometimes
it even can make sure you make more milk.

But mostly it's because I want the father to have the opportunity to
feed his son on occasion and I can get some rest! lol

Amanda

On 11/11/17, candice.attrill via BlParent <blparent at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> if you’re sure you’re going to be pumping a lot, and not nursing directly,
> or any other type of alternative you may want to look into purchasing or
> adding to a registry some pumping bras. You can find pumping bras that are
> hands-free. So you can attach the pump and let it go without having to hold
> on to the bells also called Flanges.’
>
>> On Nov 11, 2017, at 7:53 PM, Jo Elizabeth Pinto via BlParent
>> <blparent at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> If you have carpal tunnel, don't even think about a manual pump. You'll
>> have to be careful to vary the way you position your hands when you hold
>> the bells of an electric pump to your breasts so you don't aggravate your
>> carpal tunnel. I set mine off in a big way by holding the bells in the
>> exact same manner every time, till I learned my lesson.
>>
>>
>> Jo Elizabeth Pinto
>>
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: BlParent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Amanda
>> Berkley via BlParent
>> Sent: Friday, November 10, 2017 7:31 PM
>> To: Blind Parents Mailing List <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Amanda Berkley <amanda1226 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [blparent] Breast pumps, the runaround
>>
>> I don't think WIC here covers breast pumps, but they do cover formula.
>>
>> I don't  think I could do a manual pump even if there was a concensus that
>> they worked well. Due to my pregnancy, I have a horrible case of carpal
>> tunnel in both hands, and I do good to make a fist and grip things these
>> days! lol I can only imagine what it would be like having to squeeze that
>> much, that often! haha
>>
>> If all else fails, I'll look into the hospital route, aalthough I won't be
>> delivering at my local hospital. I'll also try going the Medicaid route as
>> well.
>>
>> Thanks everyone for your imput, it's much appreciated! :)
>>
>> Amanda
>>
>>> On 11/9/17, Star Gazer via BlParent <blparent at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>            Likewise and squeezing it was another form of torture.
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: BlParent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jo
>>> Elizabeth Pinto via BlParent
>>> Sent: Thursday, November 9, 2017 3:22 PM
>>> To: Blind Parents Mailing List <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Jo Elizabeth Pinto <jopinto at msn.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [blparent] Breast pumps, the runaround
>>>
>>> That hand pump was no better than a medieval torture device for me. I
>>> got no milk from it, just a lot of nipple pain.
>>>
>>>
>>> Jo Elizabeth Pinto
>>>
>>> "The Bright Side of Darkness"
>>> Is my award-winning novel,
>>> Available in Kindle, audio, and paperback formats.
>>> http://www.amazon.com/author/jepinto
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: BlParent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Wendy
>>> Meuse via BlParent
>>> Sent: Thursday, November 9, 2017 12:38 PM
>>> To: Blind Parents Mailing List <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Wendy Meuse <w_meuse at telus.net>
>>> Subject: Re: [blparent] Breast pumps, the runaround
>>>
>>> Hi Debbie:  I tried that blasted hand pump and I could not even get a
>>> trickle of milk using that.  I ended up renting one from the hospital
>>> and that was a lot bbetter.
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Deborah Kent Stein via BlParent" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>> To: "'Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: "Deborah Kent Stein" <dkent5817 at att.net>
>>> Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2017 10:14 AM
>>> Subject: Re: [blparent] Breast pumps, the runaround
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Do they still sell the old-fashioned hand pumps? They were inexpensive
>>> and easy to use once one got the hang of it. Very low tech.
>>>
>>> Debbie
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: BlParent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jo
>>> Elizabeth Pinto via BlParent
>>> Sent: Wednesday, November 08, 2017 10:28 PM
>>> To: Blind Parents Mailing List <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Jo Elizabeth Pinto <jopinto at msn.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [blparent] Breast pumps, the runaround
>>>
>>> If all else fails, you can rent a breast pump from your local hospital.
>>> That's the route I chose when I couldn't get one through Medicaid.
>>>
>>>
>>> Jo Elizabeth Pinto
>>>
>>> "The Bright Side of Darkness"
>>> Is my award-winning novel,
>>> Available in Kindle, audio, and paperback formats.
>>> http://www.amazon.com/author/jepinto
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: BlParent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>>> Michael Baldwin via BlParent
>>> Sent: Wednesday, November 8, 2017 5:34 PM
>>> To: Blind Parents Mailing List <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Michael Baldwin <mbaldwin at gpcom.net>
>>> Subject: Re: [blparent] Breast pumps, the runaround
>>>
>>> Try WIC as well. In some states they provide breast pumps.
>>>
>>>
>>> Michael
>>>> On 11/8/2017 12:30 PM, candice.attrill via BlParent wrote:
>>>> medicaid is likely to cover breast pumps, but Medicare is not very
>>> friendly when it comes to covering any type of durable medical
>>> equipment. I speak from experience. perhaps if you have a supplemental
>>> insurance that might cover it.
>>>>
>>>>> On Nov 8, 2017, at 1:21 PM, Eric Calhoun via BlParent
>>> <blparent at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> Hey all, it's Eric.  I thought Medicare would cover breast pumps,
>>>>> period.
>>>>> Amanda, (please contact me off list, as not not to clutter up the
>>>>> list please), why are these people giving you the runaround?
>>>>>
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