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Breast feeding cushions

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slippeddisc · 30/10/2007 18:05

Thinking of forking out for a My Breast Friend cushion, anyone had any positive or negative things to say about them. I have quite small boobs so will prob need a cushion (or two) of some sort, especially to start with until i get the hang of it.

Didnt really want to fork out £40 if its a waste of money

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honeybobbingapple · 30/10/2007 18:11

Hi Slippiddisc... I never had a 'bf' cushion... just regular cushions worked fine. I'm kind of suspicious of them... surely a way to make more money out of new mums?? I think the best advice with BF is to sit up straight somewhere comfy... so cushions behind your back are good, and then have a pillow under your boobs to hold baby up a bit. Size of your breasts shouldnt make a difference... BTW mine were never big (A or B cup), but when full of milk they took on new dimensions!

Hopefully someone who has actually used a specific bf cushion will offer more info, but I would advise you to keep your cash for something else.

BTW when are you due?

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slippeddisc · 30/10/2007 18:33

Thanks both!

Due on 23rd Dec but have to have C section on the 11th Dec due to two prolapsed spinal discs.

Baby out at 38 wks...just hope I can breastfeed ok.

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loucee · 30/10/2007 21:56

Hi Slippeddisc

I'm on the due in Dec thread too, just noticed your post here.

With my DD I bought an inflatable pillow and it was useless and uncomfortable so stopped using it but found I constantly had shoulder and neck ache from slouching over to feed her (also got small boobs). This time round i've managed to pick up a lovely one on here 2nd hand but this time it's a microfibre filling with a nice cotton washable cover. I saw some nice Widgey donut cushions in John Lewis today - they were £25 each.

From my personal experience I would say do get one, especially as you're having a c-section it will be more comfortable to have that around your middle to support the baby (also lying down feeding will be good for you too if you're finding it sore)

IamDaisy · 30/10/2007 21:58

I bought a polyester filled V-shaped back cushion from the local mill shop for a fiver. It has been fantastic. I looked at some of the more expensive options, but thought I'd try this one first and it has saved me a packet!

ChubbyScotsBurd · 30/10/2007 22:03

FFS woman, don't spend £40!

Try Dunelm for much cheapness, and they do pillowcases in millions of colours too.

MegBusset · 30/10/2007 22:10

I have got a My Brest Friend and love it

Much more comfy than the silly v-shaped pillow I got from Mothercare first. I find it gives much more back support.

But I didn't pay for it (birthday pressie from DH!), there may be cheaper versions available...

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slippeddisc · 30/10/2007 22:15

Thanks all, one more thing, sounds daft but did anyone take their cushion into hospital for after the birth (I'll be in for a few days due to Section) or did you just rely on good old NHS provision?

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ChubbyScotsBurd · 30/10/2007 22:17

Took my cushion, was very grateful for it, esp for section.

MegBusset · 30/10/2007 22:17

"Good old NHS provision"...

We had to take our own nappies, cotton wool, baby blanket... the lot! Wouldn't trust an NHS hospital to rustle up a packet of cheese and onion crisps, let alone a decent bf cushion.

MegBusset · 30/10/2007 22:20

Sorry, just realised that my last post might have sounded a bit worrying to someone about to go in to hospital!

I meant that anything you need, you will generally have to take in with you as they won't supply it.

loucee · 30/10/2007 22:24

Definitely take everything you would like to have with you, then you'll know you have it available.

MegBusset · 30/10/2007 22:28

Also ime bf support at hospitals can be quite hit-and-miss, might be worth finding out what kind of support you can expect when you're there, and making sure they will put your baby to the breast in the golden 20-minute window after birth, help you with latch etc (apologies if you have already sussed all this out!).

If/when I go for DC2 will definitely take the number of La Leche League with me in case of needing specialist support, might be worth finding out about your local branch?

ChubbyScotsBurd · 30/10/2007 22:31

slippeddisc - just wanted to say I had a section and breastfed fine and dandy, no probs, skin to skin within 30 mins, baby wideywakey and sucking happily within an hour of birth. Milk came in by the bucketload on day 4. Haven't looked back really.

Don't be scared about BF cos it's a section - it'll be fine.

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slippeddisc · 30/10/2007 22:34

Righto...thanks, have so much to pack for the duration, will need a ruddy trailer rather than hospital bag.

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MegBusset · 30/10/2007 22:37

There are a few Brest Friend cushions on eBay if you want to save a few bob.

Best of luck with your c/s and BF, the BF boards on here are brilliant for support and advice too

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slippeddisc · 30/10/2007 22:40

MegBusset: Thanks for advice on bf at hospitals, and no not sussed out at all, as totally in dark...never heard of La Leche League will google immediatley.

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