Breast feeding my plan- i need some help

zizii · Apr 7th, 2012, 07:48 AM

hi ladies

I want to breastfeed, but i am not comfy with always BF from my boobs for various reasons ( i wont list why! one being i really want my hubby to do a feed)

i want to do mix feeding but always with breast milk! i definitely will feed from the breast as many times as i can but i want the option of being able to feed from a bottle when i am out etc.

can anyone advise how am i to do this? for the bottle feeds do i just express and keep in the fridge if so for how long ??

i have a wedding to attend to after one month of my due date i wont be able to breast feed as it is a asian wedding and my clothes will not have any way for me to remove them ( asian clothes are very elaborate and will hurt babys skin too

)

can anyone advise me on how i should go about expressing/ storing etc ?

xxxx

Dk1234 · Apr 7th, 2012, 07:55 AM

I would do some reading. I wouldn't introduce a bottle for 3 weeks then I would start mixing. Get an expensive double electric pump like Medela since you plan on pumping frequently.

xAmiixLouisex · Apr 7th, 2012, 08:00 AM

I have read to give it at least 2 weeks to start expressing.

You can keep expressed milk in the fridge for 6 days. Any longer, then it's freezer.

My plan is to feed by breast for 2 weeks (to get my flow going) then bottle feed (with expressed milk). LO may need to be weened off breast though. I do know someone who has combined both since birth and her baby takes both without a problem.

You should visit the breast feeding section. Their really friendly and can answer all your questions :]

NewfieFan · Apr 7th, 2012, 08:00 AM

You should wait to introduce a bottle until your baby has a good latch, the recommendation is 6 wks (nipple confusion is a real problem... trust me I know, I had to supplement both of my babies and it was hard switching back and forth). But after that, you can go ahead and give a bottle!

As for expressing, the only thing that worked for me was an electric pump (I used a hospital grade one) but others have found success with manual ones on the market or hand expressing. Don't be freaked out if you don't get much milk the first time you pump/express. Your baby is much better at getting milk from you. The amount of milk you pump/express is not a good indication of your supply... all it shows is how much you can can express!

As for storing...

This is the resource we use in our province http://www.babyfriendlynl.ca/wp-cont...H_2010_web.pdf

Breastmilk storage guidelines are on page 37!

Dk1234 · Apr 7th, 2012, 08:05 AM

6 days in the fridge seems like a long time. I've read much less is ok. Also, I've read if you wait 6 weeks baby may not want the bottle. If you start a little earlier but use a slow flow nipple baby won't only want bottle. I haven't tested any of this because itsmyfirat child but just offering my findings through some research. Id book a class too. I have one coming up soon.

zizii · Apr 7th, 2012, 08:07 AM

Thanks DK!

Ami I'm hoping to follow your pattern but I was told the 1am around that time feed you should do from breast!

I will hover over to the bf section I just don't want anyone having a fit at me about wanting to express and bottle feed :/

Dk1234 · Apr 7th, 2012, 08:09 AM

I wish you all the good luck! A lot of people will discourage you just stick to your guns!!!! You can do it!

zizii · Apr 7th, 2012, 08:11 AM

Newfie thank you

Is there any specific breast feeding class ? I went to a session provided by NHs

RBurnett · Apr 7th, 2012, 08:14 AM

I am the same as you. I want to breast feed but also there will be times where i will want to express and use a bottle. I'm trying to look for a breastfeeding class near by to attend to get some information.

xAmiixLouisex · Apr 7th, 2012, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by zizii

Thanks DK!

Ami I'm hoping to follow your pattern but I was told the 1am around that time feed you should do from breast!

I will hover over to the bf section I just don't want anyone having a fit at me about wanting to express and bottle feed :/

I'm not sure about the 1am feed. Haven't heard of it. I've asked about expressing before and everyone was really nice. Tends to be just switching over to formula that people get a little bitchy about lol. Whether you're feeding from bottle or breast, baby's still getting all the benefits of your milk. So I don't think it really matters.

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zizii Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,109	Breast feeding my plan- i need some help hi ladies I want to breastfeed, but i am not comfy with always BF from my boobs for various reasons ( i wont list why! one being i really want my hubby to do a feed) i want to do mix feeding but always with breast milk! i definitely will feed from the breast as many times as i can but i want the option of being able to feed from a bottle when i am out etc. can anyone advise how am i to do this? for the bottle feeds do i just express and keep in the fridge if so for how long ?? i have a wedding to attend to after one month of my due date i wont be able to breast feed as it is a asian wedding and my clothes will not have any way for me to remove them ( asian clothes are very elaborate and will hurt babys skin too ) can anyone advise me on how i should go about expressing/ storing etc ? xxxx

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Dk1234 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 5,008	I would do some reading. I wouldn't introduce a bottle for 3 weeks then I would start mixing. Get an expensive double electric pump like Medela since you plan on pumping frequently.

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xAmiixLouisex Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Birmingham, UK. Posts: 2,227	I have read to give it at least 2 weeks to start expressing. You can keep expressed milk in the fridge for 6 days. Any longer, then it's freezer. My plan is to feed by breast for 2 weeks (to get my flow going) then bottle feed (with expressed milk). LO may need to be weened off breast though. I do know someone who has combined both since birth and her baby takes both without a problem. You should visit the breast feeding section. Their really friendly and can answer all your questions :]

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NewfieFan Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 149	You should wait to introduce a bottle until your baby has a good latch, the recommendation is 6 wks (nipple confusion is a real problem... trust me I know, I had to supplement both of my babies and it was hard switching back and forth). But after that, you can go ahead and give a bottle! As for expressing, the only thing that worked for me was an electric pump (I used a hospital grade one) but others have found success with manual ones on the market or hand expressing. Don't be freaked out if you don't get much milk the first time you pump/express. Your baby is much better at getting milk from you. The amount of milk you pump/express is not a good indication of your supply... all it shows is how much you can can express! As for storing... This is the resource we use in our province http://www.babyfriendlynl.ca/wp-cont...H_2010_web.pdf Breastmilk storage guidelines are on page 37!

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Apr 7th, 2012, 08:05 AM	#5
Dk1234 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 5,008	6 days in the fridge seems like a long time. I've read much less is ok. Also, I've read if you wait 6 weeks baby may not want the bottle. If you start a little earlier but use a slow flow nipple baby won't only want bottle. I haven't tested any of this because itsmyfirat child but just offering my findings through some research. Id book a class too. I have one coming up soon.

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Apr 7th, 2012, 08:07 AM	#6
zizii Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,109	Thanks DK! Ami I'm hoping to follow your pattern but I was told the 1am around that time feed you should do from breast! I will hover over to the bf section I just don't want anyone having a fit at me about wanting to express and bottle feed :/

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Dk1234 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 5,008	I wish you all the good luck! A lot of people will discourage you just stick to your guns!!!! You can do it!

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zizii Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,109	Newfie thank you Is there any specific breast feeding class ? I went to a session provided by NHs

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RBurnett Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Kent, england Posts: 1,660	I am the same as you. I want to breast feed but also there will be times where i will want to express and use a bottle. I'm trying to look for a breastfeeding class near by to attend to get some information.

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