Why is MN carrying breastpump ads now?

[Brollyflower]

Anyone else think this is a bit odd? Especially as it's promoting the brand name of a well known nipple cream too...

dont see a problem with it

why odd?

No I don't think its remotely odd. Hth.

Why do you think it's odd?

Ack. I dunno. I don't like seeing unecessary products promoted to breastfeeding mums. Someone else might know what I mean and explain it better maybe.

Yes, yes I know breastpumps are necessary for some... just like formula is, though advertising that's illegal and MN don't carry follow-on formula ads AFAIK. Needing something doesn't mean it needs to be promoted and perhaps sows the seed that it's needed for everyone, when in fact it's not?

Wtf?

i know what you are trying to say OP. unfortunately i can't articulate it any better.

I can't see the problem!

Fisher price toys and Boden products don't have the potential to interfere with a mother's milks supply and breastfeeding relationship. Pumping and introducing bottles do.

(not that they will in all cases, and in certain situations a pump can be vital)

erm isnt that well-known brand of cream one of the ones raved about on here by most mums?

but all i think when i see the mentioned ad, is 'where can i get that toy?'

Please please please try and articulate it better because I am ALL ears.

Are you sure you know what breastpumps are actually used for?

The only Boden sale that is necessary is its closing down sale.

I don't think it's a big problem tbh. It's not a statement or a comment, it's just an advert. Haven't seen it though.

double pumps are sought after by mums of preemies.

Oh it depends what you think a breast pump is for.

If you think it's something that is used to replace direct removal of milk from the breast by the baby and that an advert for it sends the message that it's easy and/or necessary to express for a baby then yes maybe you have a point.

But if you see a breast pump as something that complements nursing, allows a mother to return to work, have a night off, let her dh to a night feed, build up a bank, reduce engorgement, donate to hospital etc, then what's the problem?

DS would never have had breast milk if we didn't have a pump. (TBH I would have breast fed both of mine longer if I had bought a double| pump).

Why shouldn't women know about breast pumps ?

That well known brand of cream is often thought to be essential for staving off sore nips. A myth which has achieved through it's heavy marketing, including giving health professionals free tiny sachets to hand out to new mums. Where have I heard that trick before ?

Of course, everyone here knows that soreness is usually due to positioning and attachment (latch), which means skilled help with bf is more likely to deal with the cause effectively than an expensive cream. Just because something has a well-established brand doesn't mean other cheaper products won't achieve the same end just as well (in this case aiding moist wound healing if there is actual nipple damage).

I don't see it as a problem but I kind of know what you mean. Mums should be taught to hand express which can be as/more effective (though not for everyone I'm sure) but as there's money to be made from pumps they're presented as necessary/better than hand expressing

I already said pumps are necessary for some. This does not mean advertising of them is.

Unpure's second para has captured what I'm getting at I think.

Breastpumps are often a necessary tool for mothers who have to return to work, not only for the nutrion for their child, but for the mothers own comfort and confidence.

It can actually help them continue to feed rather than switch to formula against their initial desires.