Breastfeeding and pumps

I think it's up to you. I Wouldn't buy one until you know you want and need one. I'm gonna BF and pump (if I can) because I want my partner to be able to do feeds too. So he can bond and I can have a break. But I think it's recommended to exclusively breast feed for some weeks first so you and baby get used to it lm a FTM too, so a bit clueless

thanks! Yes I'd love for my husband to be able to do feeds too. Sounds like it's something to think about when she arrives rather than right now. Thanks!

From what I’ve heard from friends, go with an electric pump. Manual is hard work.

I breastfed both my babies for 5-6 weeks only. Will likely do the same with this one, too.
I do have a breast pump, but this was mostly only used if we were going out anywhere, and I didn't feel comfortable feeding in front of people.

I just bought a cheap manual pump so I have something if necessary and they can also help with mastitis if I do breastfeed ok. I wouldn't buy an expensive electric one til you know how it's going.

thank you! Good to know if you can rent them from the hospital.
Yes I'm trying to take the approach that it would be great to breastfeed but if it's not working out I'm not beating myself up about it.

I’m a FTM but also would like my husband and family to be able to feed baby a bottle. So I’m going to breastfeed (hopefully) for a few weeks and then buy a pump if it’s working for me so I can express also. Such conflicting advice on when to introduce a bottle so baby doesn’t reject it so I think I’m going to do 3 weeks and then introduce xx

I am a second time mum. Breastfed my first exclusively for the first year. I did pump, I had a manual, a double electric mam and an elvie when I went back to work. However, this time around I will not be pumping unless I need too. It caused me to have a big over supply and baby never even took the damn bottle! I just had a crazy stash in my freezer that never got used 🤣 if you need to pump for supply reasons you can hire medical grade pumps from the hospital. If you did want to buy one to have on standby I would advise against getting anything in bra/hands free for rhe early days as they were nowhere near as effective. My elvie was great for when I went back to work but wouldn't have been any good for early days pumping. I loved my manual pump tbh. It was quick and easy to use for infrequent use! Prefect to have in your bag if you needed to pump on the go and usually let my milk down faster. My mam double electric was the best for quantity of expressed milk. Sorry for the essay aha xx

Also be careful with the milk collectors like huakka's. The suction can encourage a fast let down which can cause issues for baby. I also had this and won't be using one next time! I didn't realise at the time but lactation consultants don't advise them. Xx