Re: [ozmidwifery] Expressing

[Alesa Koziol]

Hi Cheryl I'm with Barb here. The secret to expressing is not just allowing yourself unrushed time to work with your breast but also in the technology used to assist. Absolutely nothing wrong with hand expressing but there are many much better pumps on the market that the Kanesan pump which acts too much like a vacuum cleaner for my liking. Medela have a very good range, Avent's range is not too bad either explore some pump alternatives via ABA. All of Barb's other thoughts are also valid- sometimes a little time away will help both you and your babe Best of luck Alesa Alesa Koziol Clinical Midwifery Educator Melbourne ----- Original Message ----- From: " barbara glare & chris bright" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2003 9:07 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Expressing > Hi, Cheryl, > > Most mothers find that the secret of expressing a good amount is in the > letdown.  The pump will get as much milk out as the baby would.  It can be > tough to get a good letdown when you are stressed and have other children > running around.  50 mls at a time sounds pretty good to me, actually.. > However much milk you are giving her is great.  You've done a great job. > > Would you consider putting her back to the breast ina few days or weeks?  I > know it's excruciating when they bite, but mostly they "get the idea" that > biting is not appreciated, and give it up.  Even much older children, with a > full set of teeth, learn not to bite.  It may seem all too much now, but in > a week things may look different. > > Breastpump technology has moved on, too.  Medela have a new breastpump, the > symphony, which you can hire through the Australian Breastfeeding > Association in many areas.  They claim that it can stimulate a letdown much > more quickly and yield a higher volume of milk.  I'm about to try one myself > as I wish to build up my supply.  I have no personal experience yet.  For > more information you can go to > http://www.abavic.asn.au/serv02.htm#Medela%20Symphony > > Hope that helps > > Love, Barb > Australian Breastfeeding Association > > -- > This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. > Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. >