I'm 7 months gone and thinking about buying a breastmilk expresser. I've been advised that an electronic one is better than the hand pumps.
What do you guys think? Do I need to buy one before the birth or can I wait until a few weeks after? The electronic ones are really expensive.. (£76+). I plan to breastfeed but I'm also pretty mindful that I might not be able to breastfeed - in which case do I need an expresser?
I looked at a video on how to use an expresser and to be honest it just looks painful, like your nipple is being suctioned down the pump. Does it mimic how the baby sucks? Is it painful? It looks horrible, like a torture device.
As you can probably tell, I'm not terribly enthused about using an expresser... I'd like the boyfriend to assist with feedings but presumably he can do that with formula milk even if I'm breastfeeding?
We aren't that well off and I'm anxioous about buying something which will cause me pain and stress and so might not get used.
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saranga · 13/04/2014 14:35
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