For some women ,breastfeeding the baby, is not possible.This could be due to various reasons. Such women have to resort to pump their breasts, in order to express the milk. Working women also have to opt for breast pumps.Breast milk can be expressed either manually or by using a breast pump.Here are some reasons why a woman needs to pump their breasts.
Why do women need to
pump their breasts
Breast milk can be expressed either
manually or by using a breast pump. There are several reasons why a woman
would need to pump her breasts:
To draw out inverted nipples late in
pregnancy
To start the flow if the milk is slow
in "coming in"
To alleviate breast engorgement and
prevent clogging in over-full breasts
To increase or maintain the milk supply.
To collect and store milk for later
use (for working women who cannot be home at feeding time)
To provide milk for bottle-feeding or
tube-feeding if the baby is premature, has been hospitalized or has an
oral defect that makes nursing difficult for the baby
To stimulate relactation if they change
their minds about breastfeeding.
I am a working
woman. How do I manage breastfeeding my baby
Company policy usually provides for
three months maternity leave for the working woman. You should breastfeed
your child for as long as you can stay home (including at night). For times
when you have to be away from home, express milk so that the child continues
to get his regular nutrition and your supply of milk does not reduce. Avoid
bottle feeding as far as possible.
For how long does breast
milk last.
It is always better to use expressedbreast milk while it is fresh. However, expressedbreast milk can be stored
for at least 8 hours at room temperature without going bad. Store the breast
milk in a sterilized plastic container in the refrigerator. If you do not
intend to use the expressed milk in the next 48 hours, chill it in the
refrigerator for 30 minutes and then put it in the freezer. Breast milk
can stay fresh in the freezer for a week or two.
How do I take care
of expressedbreast milk
You should not keep milk expressed
at different times in the same container. When storing the milk, label
each container with the date on which the milk was expressed. Use the oldest
milk first. Breast milk does not need to be boiled. It is already sterile.
When you are ready to feed the baby, you should heat the expressed milk
in a bottle (not heat it directly). Some doctors advise against heating
the breast milk in the microwave oven. You should also not keep reheating
the same milk.
Name:
Bhavana.Jain
Country: India
Hi all,
i'm unable to express milk & my baby also not interested in my milk,
can anyone suggest me what shuld be taken for increase the qty of milk
Name:
sharmi
Country: India
i am working women so i will feed my baby at 7:00 am and without expressing milk, i will fed him again at night 8:00 pm. is it advisable or i should squeez some amount before feeding. pl help me out.
Name:
black_coffee_blue_jeans
Country: India
you should not heat expressed breast milk at all, it kills the nutrients. keep the bottle out of the fridge an hour or so before needed, it will come down to room temperature, that is good enough for the baby.
Name:
swapna
Country: Indonesia
i've read bm will stay good for 8 hrs at room temp, and 24 hrs in fridge.. now, when i express breast milk at work (around 12 in the afternoon),i cant store in fridge at work... and, i reach home around 7pm.. can i store this in fridge at that time (i mean 7 pm), for the next day.. or, will it be spoiled ?
Name:
xyz
Country: india
hi, can any one plz tell me where can i buy the breast pump in bangalore..?
really appreciate your help.
Name:
ived
Country: india
hi,
where do i find breast pump in kolkata, india.
Name:
Sriram Ganesan
Country: india
i am from chennai. my wife just gave birth and she is unable to breast feed the child . moreover the kid is also unable to feed directly from her.
we are thinking of going for a breast pump with the accessories. i request any of you to suggest me a shop which can sell me this kit (preferably an good branded one) in chennai.
Name:
lily
Country: malaysia
help, my baby looked irritated with my milk when i breastfed him. when i pump only 1oz of milk came out. i tried funegreek by buying it at store in a seed form and crunch it to a powder, i add some warm water abd dring it. is it safe? really appreciate it if anyone could advise me on what to do.
Name:
C
Country: india
can anybody please lemme know where nettle leaves are available in bangalore
Name:
Rachel
Country: india
hi deepali,
i am from bangalore too, i found a place where u an buy breast pump.
do u know national market, somewhere near majestic.. there is a shopping complex called sagar mall (i think) and in this complex there is a store where u get a lotta items from baby products to mother's products including breast pumps and pads..... i found this shop a couple of days back and he's got good products....... hope this info will be useful for you
Name:
deepali
Country: india
pls. somebody tell me ,where i can get breast pump in bangalore. i got only breast reliever which is very difficult to use. my mail address is deepali0974@yahoo.com
Name:
Terri
Country: other
i was breast feeding and went to bottled milk now im trying to go back to breast feeding by expressing as my baby has lost the nack for feeding off me. im expressing hourly and getting barely anything. plunket midwives said a strict regumin of pumping constantly for 48 hours increase milk production then keep going after that. and still getting baby to try feed as they are always more efficient at making the milk productiion increase.
there is also nursing tea
lactagogue tea improves breastmilk quality & quantity
promotes the stimulation of milk production, so its quantity and quality is improved.
it works by stimulating the lymph glands (short-term) which improves milk-flow and reduces congestion. lactagogue tea also improves the mother’s digestion, and diffuses any intestinal gas in the mother, which can cause upset in the breast feeding baby eg colic.
pimpinella (aniseed) and foeniculum (fennel) improves the mother’s digestion, which in turn helps to prevent colic in the baby. they also increase milk production (lactation). aniseed also contains b vitamins, potassium, calcium, iron and magnesium, which are calming and restoring.
carum carvi (caraway) improves digestion and relieves colic and flatulence
urtica (nettle) stimulates lactation
1 level 5ml spoon (approx. 1g) contains equiv. dry plant: pimpinella anisum, fruit (aniseed) 250mg; foeniculum vulgare, fruit (fennel seed) 250mg; carum carvi, fruit (caraway seed) 250mg; urtica dioica and/or urtica urens, herb (nettle) 250mg.
one teaspoon to a cup of cold water; bring to the boil. simmer for 1 minute; allow to draw for 5 minutes; strain. drink 3-5 cups daily.
a couple of great ways to increase milk are to drink extra water, eat oatmeal, and drink tea. any ol' tea will do, however, there is mother's milk tea (which contains fenugreek, known to incnrnease production). also, remembering that milk is a supply-demand thing, moms can pump to encourage more milk to produce (in addition to nursing baby on demand).
breast milk contains just the right balance of nutrients for the baby. it provides exactly as much energy, protein, vitamins, minerals, and fat as your newborn needs to grow.
breast milk contains antibodies to help your baby resist certain infections. antibodies in breast milk boost your baby's immunity against ear infections, respiratory infections such as pneumonia, and digestive infections such as diarrhea and constipation. breast milk also reduces a baby's risk of developing allergies, tooth decay, high blood pressure and obesity later in life, although how this protection works is unknown.
breast milk is easier to digest than commercial formula. the nutrients in breast milk are more absorbable than those in formula. also, an enzyme present only in breast milk helps babies process nutrients more efficiently. because breast-fed babies have a digestive advantage over formula-fed babies, they usually have smaller, softer and less smelly diapers too.
breast-feeding helps you lose weight. it will assist you in burning the fat that you stored during your pregnancy and ease your return to your pre-pregnancy weight. breast-feeding, though, should not be viewed as a dieting strategy. in fact, nursing mothers need to consume an extra 300 to 500 calories per day for the extra energy that breast-feeding expends.
breast-feeding lowers your risk of certain cancers. rates of ovarian cancer, and in pre-menopausal women, breast cancer, are lower in women who have breast-fed.
breast-feeding strengthens your bones. breast-feeding builds bone strength and protects against osteoporosis.
breast-feeding promotes bonding between you and your baby. it creates intimacy and closeness with your baby, which can be extremely rewarding for both of you.
breast-feeding has some other practical advantages too, including:
it is less expensive and more convenient than bottle-feeding. if you breast-feed, you don't have to buy formula or prepare bottles and nipples.
you can do it anywhere and at any time. breast milk is available wherever you go, so you can feed your baby at the first signs of hunger.
pediatricians and other infant-development experts believe that breast milk is the optimal form of infant nutrition and recommend exclusive breast-feeding for the first six months. gradual introduction of iron-enriched solids in the second half of the first year should complement the breast milk diet. ideally, you should continue breast-feeding for at least 12 months. currently, almost 70 percent of women in the united states breast-feed their newborns. by the time babies reach 6 months, though, less than a third of mothers are still breast-feeding.
because no infant formula can match all of the nutritional benefits of a mother's milk, it's worthwhile to consider breast-feeding even if you work or use child care. the key is learning to use a breast pump before you go back to work.
Name:
arts
Country: india
how much time can you store the expressed milk in the refrigerator???
Name:
Sejal
Country: england
i am going back to work part-time when my baby is 2 months old and will be expressing my milk. i have bought a breast pump and steriliser and i've been advised by the midwife to have a trial run two weeks before i go back to work.
Name:
rachelle
Country: usa
thanks for the info on how long breast milk lasts i thought it only lasted an hour after pumping... thanks agian!
Name:
Melanie
Country: other
hi jaya, when expressing breast milk you have to make sure you are expressing every 3-4 hours, waiting any longer will only give you a small amount. make sure you drink lots of water and eat well. you are best to eat & drink when expressing milk. also make sure you massage your breasts before you start. if you aren't producing enough breast milk you can always alternate with formula.
Name:
Rekha
Country: india
please could somebody tell me from where we can buy a breast pump in bangalore. i have checked in most places including cash pharmacy. i could only find "hard breast relievers" and not breast pumps through which i could express milk for my 3 month old son whom i leave in a creche while i am in office. please you may write to my e-mail id : rekhaprem1972@hotmail.com with details of shops
Name:
every day milk and red cow milk
Country: mauritius
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Name:
RMM
Country: usa
hi naina!
in case u are a working woman expressing milk is the best way to continue wz breastfeed for yr baby.u get these breast pumps-manual as well electric.i wd suggest a manual pump-"avent" is my personal choice.u can pump milk at the baby's regular feed time at yr work place and leave it in the refrigerator for the baby for next day.
hope this will help.
oh yes, for the first day u will hv to express milk once a day for a week so that u have enough for day one.
Name:
Jaya(sinha_jaya@yahoo.com
Country: india
i am a working women. i am trying to expressing and giving my baby the milk in a bottle so that he is habituated of this when i am out. he is now 3 months old and need atleast 100 ml for each feed. but on one time expression only around 20 ml is coming.what can be done to incease the amount of milk?
Name:
Naina
Country: india
i really din't know much about expressing breast milk. i am a working woman and am 4 month pregnant. expressing breast milk article is really a boon to me. thanks!
