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Pumping & Breastfeeding

So, just curious how much milk do most of you get when you pump using an electric pump? I nurse my daughter (who usually only eats for 3-5min on one breast per feed) then I pump ( to trick my body into thinking she's actually eating more even though she isn't) & get out anywhere between 0.25-2 oz. I ony really get 2 oz usually first thing in the am if she hasn't eaten for 3 hrs (which is unusal b/c she eats every 1-2 hr/ 24hr). I am questioning whether I just have a "low" production vs. doing ok? I will be returning to work in about 3 wks...

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Help! Breastmilk or Formula

Hello mamas, You've always been so helpful with my pregnancy questions, now I have a newborn and need more help! Okay, I have a 10 day old boy who screams inconsolably when his diaper is changed, even if I just check it for potty. We've tried 5 types of disposables each for two day trials and not only does he pee througgh the diaper and drench his clothing, but histenderskin is so bright red. So perhaps he has a disposable allergy, we bought cloth diapers last night, Baby-G's, and he is less red, but still screams light we are using a...

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Get over It??

I'm considering renting a breast pump instead of buying one. However, I have to admit I'm not completely comfortable with the idea of using a pump that has been used by others - of course I'm aware they are sanitized. My thoughts against outright buying are that I'm not planning on having any more children, renting may be cheaper depending on how my milk production fairs this time around, etc. Any insight on renting vs buying a pump? I breastfed my first one for 10 months and used a hand-held pump, but production slowed in the middle of...

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