Due baby number 2 next month and looking at breast pumps.
I never managed to breastfeed DS1 due to the NHS complete failure to help me or identify my child’s lip tie. I pumped and fed him breast milk for the first few weeks before I combi fed and eventually moved to exclusively formula by around 2 months.
This time I have more knowledge, information, and access to help re breastfeeding, however Im unsure as to whether I will need a breast pump if we are successful. The most recommended (Medela swing maxi) is almost £200.
I used an Elvie with my first but no idea where I even put it now. Should I buy a pump beforehand or wait until we see if baby latches? Do mums who exclusively breastfeed still pump? I’m guessing with how full and sore my breasts were last time, yes?