First time breast feeding

[kimmy_jayyy]

I got my medela breast pump in the mail today I'm excited but nervous it's my first time breast feeding ididnt breast feed my daughter 3 years ago .. I'm looking forward to trying this time any tips that can help me? I'm afraid of the pain

[cecilia_morgan]

Just be careful pumping. Bc babies often have trouble going from nipple to bottle back to nipple. It sabotages breastfeeding for a lot of ppl. Unless you b just plan to pump? Not the same bonding experience but still better for baby :-)

[kimmy_jayyy]

I never had problems with formula with my daughter but I really wanna try to give my second child breast milk also because I read and I've been told it's 100 x's better for the baby .. now that I have my breast pump I feel more motivated ..I have my nipple cream ready to go as well lol

[cecilia_morgan]

Honesty breastfeeding isn't and should not be painful unless baby isn't latching correctly. Now at first maybe fussy couple weeks it  will be uncomfortable till you both figure it out. But even then it b didn't actually hurt. If it does thigh you definitely want tip contact your lactation consultant at the hospital to help bc that can lead cracked sore nipples making it hurt more etc. Ok? Abd also if the hospital doesn't give you any get some lanolin to put on your nipples for in the beginning to help keep them another and moist so thru dint get sore. You can also just rub a bit of your milk onto them that will do same thing as the cream :-) I am very pro breastfeeding and read a lot about it lol

[xoxohbxoxo]

Mine's suppose to be here tomorrow :) I'm a ftm, so obviously this will be my first breast feeding experience. I'm happy I made the decision to breastfeed, I just hope I'm physically able too and my baby cooperates

[kimmy_jayyy]

I will try to be !  I hope I follow through  and I hope I can tolerate the pain !:/

[tamararae19]

Best advice. Dont give up. It is such an adjustment at first for both you and your baby. Be stubborn! Lol

[kimmy_jayyy]

Ok got it thanks! (:

[drakenoboe]

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[kimmy_jayyy]

How do i bump my question to the top? So sorry ladies I'm still trying to learn alot about this app lol

[drakenoboe]

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[Staceyyyyy91314]

Its to bump your question up to the top so someone can answer it.

[kimmy_jayyy]

What does bump mean!! Lol ??? I hope I do a good job breast feeding I'm really nervous good luck to you @drakenoboe

[kimmy_jayyy]

I called my insurance and it covered it 100 percent (:

[Staceyyyyy91314]

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[drakenoboe]

It's my first time too! And I got my pump in the mail yesterday too!

I got my pump from a company in North Port, AL. They filed the insurance claim and everything for me. All I had to do was send them my prescription. Super super easy!

[Nehemiah_Mommmy]

Where did you order it from?