Re: [ozmidwifery] Expressing
Cheryl, you are a LEGEND Holly - Original Message - From: Cheryl LHK [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2003 5:56 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Expressing Have we any experiences here on women who have difficulty expressing. I suppose I'm just feeling a bit frustrated (bear with me) and a bit sad as I've finished BF my 9 month daughter as the trauma to my breasts from the biting was just becoming too sore and unsettling - unfortunately she didn't just 'nip', it was a full-on bite with 8 teeth, more coming and would just about give the breast a shake as well!! Have had three chidren (no more - so it's the end of my BF era now) and with all of them have struggled with expressing. The time period taken up to get 50ml of EBM can be over 30 mins sometimes, and unfortunately with three littlie's even getting up in the middle of the night so there was no interruptions or distractions, still can hand or Kanesan pump express only 50-60ml - and no matter how gentle I am, it is still uncomfortable (that's being kind). Hmmm. Yet I'm sure when BF that the baby gets 3-4 times that amount. Just venting - thanks. Cheryl _ ninemsn Premium transforms your e-mail with colours, photos and animated text. Click here http://ninemsn.com.au/premium/landing.asp -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
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.
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.
Re: [ozmidwifery] Expressing
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 KoziolClinical Midwifery EducatorMelbourne - 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.
Re: [ozmidwifery] Expressing
Oops. I said "The pump will get as much milk out as the baby would." Of course I meant that the pump will never get as much out as the baby will. (must not compose e-mails with tired kids yelling in my ear) Barb
