[blparent] Breast pumps, the runaround

Sun Nov 12 22:40:31 UTC 2017

			You won't get as much rest as you think because your body will feel the need to express milk either via the baby or via the pump and in order to build and maintain supply, you will want/need to express that milk. 
Pump if that's what you want to do, just don't plan on it providing any rest. 
I really think Mommy lit has screwed up our thinking with a lot of this, it makes pumping sound like turning on a water spicket or maybe more accurately, plugging into a gas pump like with a car, i.e. the fluid is always there, in the right amount and there is very little thought or effort involved. 

-----Original Message-----
From: BlParent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Amanda Berkley via BlParent
Sent: Saturday, November 11, 2017 9:24 PM
To: Blind Parents Mailing List <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Amanda Berkley <amanda1226 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [blparent] Breast pumps, the runaround

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
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>> 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
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>>> 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
>>>
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>>> From: BlParent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
>>> Wendy Meuse via BlParent
>>> Sent: Thursday, November 9, 2017 12:38 PM
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>>> 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
>>>
>>>
>>>
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>>> From: BlParent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jo 
>>> Elizabeth Pinto via BlParent
>>> Sent: Wednesday, November 08, 2017 10:28 PM
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>>> 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.
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>>> -----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
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>>> 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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