Breast pumping questions

[Cheesecake7]

I am 32 weeks, and trying to get everything straightened out and ready for the big arrival.  I am not trying to use the pump now, I just want to try to know what I am doing for later.

1.  I just got my Medela Pump In Stlye Advanced, and it says that after each use I need to take off and wash all of the parts that come into contact with milk.  I will be pumping at work, so does this mean I I need to take all of the tubing and everything off and wash it each time I pump?

2. Does anyone know any good video's online that show someone actually pumping- like a how to or demonstration type video.....

[jesslee83]

i have a medela hand pump( i used the elec one in hosp, they gave me the hand pump), and honestly, it was really easy...actually, sometimes pumping is easier than BF'ing lol.....the pump doesn't try to turn it's head! or just lay there while milk runs down your belly!

as for washing, if i'm out and about(or like last week on our drive to florida), when i pumped in the car, i'd clean it with wipies...not the best thing, but good for on the go! then, when we stopped, i'd wash it in the bathroom, and good to go!

i bought the milk baggies, from lansinoh, and they're fabulous! and it'll be awesome to know that after i stop feeding and pumping, that between me and the sitter, he'll have "money in the bank" for a little bit! in a freezer, milk is good up to 3 months! deep freeze, sometimes more than 6+ months!

[onlyme27]

You will need to wash it each time and let it air dry.  I don't know what your hospital offers but the one I use has lactication consultants that you can call on 24/7 that will help you learn how to breastfeed and use the pump.  Also, WIC will provide you with a breastpump if you needed it.  The one you said you already have is a good one.  Anything with that name is supposed to be good quality.

[bimbicat7]

You need to wash it very well yes! and it just is really easier after you have done it a few times no point really trying now that with no milk! will feel very different, id look it up on the net also if you want to see a vid but alot of pics in mags too, just read the instructions, xxx
Happy pumping!

[babyscience]

I just pumped at home, but I exclusively pumped....so I had to do it numerous times a day.  What I did was combine the breast milk in to one of the pumping bottles, then cap and put in the fridge.  Never combine the cold milk with warm breast milk, so each time you will have to store one bottle (or the breast milk bags are good too)....once the milk is cold you can combine them.  Whoa...off track, sorry!  After I put the milk away I would wash the plastic nipple attachments and the other bottle.  I used hot soapy water, then just set out to dry.  At the end of the day you can steam everything.  The tubing I would steam once a week, as no milk ever gets into that part.
Doing it at work, I know it is so much more harder, so I stopped before I went back.  Other co-workers would pump in their cars, office or the lacation room we have.  With their attachments, some were bold to leave them out to dry where as most others would put them in a cabinet or their car.  
Also in the hospital they taught me how to use it, so maybe you can ask for a demo while you are there.

[ashiepooh]

What my doctor told me to do at work, is take everything apart and rinse really well!  And air dry let it sit out.  and then when you get home do a thorough wash!  Once you've done it a few times, it'll become a habit to go fast through the washing and rinsing!

I would think if you googled for a video of pumping one would come up!