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Re: In need of a Breast Pump
From: LeeAnne (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 29 Mar 2002 16:18:35 -0600 (CST)
WIC now has breastfeeding peer counselors and will give a manual pump or
load a hospital grade (lactina in our area) pump for as long as needed.
But many, many women breastfeed just fine without a pump and often do
better just nursing without one and hand expressing as needed. Have her
check out "The Baby Book" by William Sears or his breastfeeding book
(the title escapes me right now) for excellent advice and guidance.
At Fri, 29 Mar 2002, Angela wrote:
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>At Fri, 29 Mar 2002, anon wrote:
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>Hello, You can also check out Ebay, sometimes they have those kinds of
>things pretty reasonable.
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>>Contact Le Leche league or other breatfeeding support groups. Contact
>>your state medical assistance program also (which she is likely
>>receiving benefits from.) Most have a nutritional program set up for
>>moms who want to breastfeed, and it is likely they will supply her with
>>a good pump at little or no charge. In my state there is a nutritional
>>program for women and infants that provides "loaner" Avent pumps for
>>moms. Another possible source is your local church community. St.
>>Vincent de Paul may have resources to help, or to point you in the right
>>direction. Likewise with BirthRight or other pro-mom organizations. The
>>hospital may also have a program set up to rent or loan top-quality
>>pumps for a specified time period. Sometimes insurance/medical
>>assistance program will pay rental fee if mom asks hospital personnel
>>during delivery hospitalization. On a personal note, I purchased an
>>Evenflo pump, and it is quite slow and painful to use. To encourage
>>your young mom's breastfeeding bent, I would suggest attempting to
>>borrow or rent a quality machine EVEN IF someone can donate a lesser
>>pump. What a blessing you are to provide help where you can! It lifts
>>my spirit to know you are out there! God bless you and your guests.
>>
>>At Fri, 29 Mar 2002, Laurie wrote:
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>>>I am in need of a breast pump. We recently took
>>>in a young lady that was living in a local shelter. She is 8+ months
>>>pregnant and does not have anything. She has no living family and no
>>>money.
>>>>>>--
>>>Laurie
>>>froggie_lvr_101@yahoo.com
>>>
>--
>Thanks
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