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Re: Breast feeding short termFrom: karen (anonymous@obgyn.net)Mon, 30 Mar 1998 15:17:55 -0600 (CST)
At Mon, 30 Mar 1998, Mary wrote: > >I'd like some tips/ideas from Moms out there. I'm 25 weeks pregnant >with my first child and wondering about breast feeding. > >I plan to go back to work after maternity leave (baby will be about 12 >weeks old). So, by that time I would want the baby on formula. Can I >breastfeed for just a few weeks then switch over gradually? Would this >be harder on baby's stomach than just formula feeding from the start? >I'd love to hear other's experiences. Thanks. yes-you can breastfeed for just a few weeks.with my first she was a preemie who started out with tube feedings breast milk that i pumped.(this is also much easier on their tummies and "pumps them up"with antibodies etc)i pumped for 6 months total.she never seemed to nurse very well or would decide she'd want to nurse as soon as i'd pumped. you can also pump your milk for as long as you want.it will last in a deep freeze for a long time.i used to pump at work and put the milk in the fridge/freezer there then bring it home.my baby never quite got the hang of nursing no matter what i tried so i used to just give her a bottle with breastmilk in it. there are many breast pumps onthe market,hand pumps,battery and electric.you can also rent larger pumps from durable medical suppliers.i used a gerber precious care electric pump,it came with a hand pump too.i liki this model because it has a silicone cup that is more comfortable than a hard plastic one.another good resource is a local laleche league. i hope this has helped you.
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