Bottlefeeding a baby expressed breastmilk? Anyone done this? - Page 2

jenny82 · Sep 18th, 2009, 08:26 AM

I am planning on doing both if possible. Will be in uni from he is about 10 weeks so I will have to express whilst someone else is looking after him.

Am trying to do as much research at the minute so that I am as prepared as I can be...fingers crossed it all works out!

Mum2b_Claire · Sep 18th, 2009, 09:12 AM

My LO wouldn't latch and I did this for 2 weeks and struggled at that. It was a nightmare. I'd have a million percent preferred to have been able to directly breastfeed most of time and just given the odd EBM bottle.

In the early days we had so many visitors, I just didn't feel able to pump in front of people such as my Dad. And you certainly can't sit there pumping when you're out. EBM is a pain when you're out too, at least if you FF you can take a single serve carton out and pour into the bottle when LO is ready. Plus when your OH goes back to work you'll probably have a hard time trying to pump while single handedly looking after the baby.

I am not sure EBM lasts 6 months in the fridge either. Plus after 6 months the milk would be wrong for your LO, as it changes according to your LO's age and nutritional needs.

I think excl or partial expressing for a time is a great way to get BM into your LO if they really won't latch or you have a medical issue. But it's far from a long term solution.

skellysgirl · Sep 18th, 2009, 10:06 AM

I have found it handy just to do it when i need to, its more of a convenience thing, if im in a rush or feel like i my boobs are full and she wont wake etc i just express.
But if i cant be bothered i just boobie feed , id say im about 75% boob and 25% expressing
Im sure it will be more handy as she gets older and i need to go places.

LilianA · Sep 18th, 2009, 10:27 AM

I did that with my son for 6 months and I tell you it was aloot of work and would have been easier just to put up with the initial pain and just breastfeed. to actually keep your milk supply going even if you have alot of milk ( I would get 6 oz out of each breast at forthe first few months) you have to pump at least every 4 hours day and night so for 6 months straight i was pumping every 4 hours and despite that the electric pump is not as good as the baby in terms of sucking out the milk so the milk supply will decrease eventually and run out which is what happened to me. for the last few months of pumping I had to also use formula. Im sorry if this sounds all negative.. it was nice to have hubby feed him sometimes but this time around I am going to try my best to put up with the pain cuz i heard it goes away after a few weeks.

Sep 18th, 2009, 08:26 AM	#11
jenny82 Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 7,299	I am planning on doing both if possible. Will be in uni from he is about 10 weeks so I will have to express whilst someone else is looking after him. Am trying to do as much research at the minute so that I am as prepared as I can be...fingers crossed it all works out!

Status: Offline

Sep 18th, 2009, 09:12 AM	#12
Mum2b_Claire Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kent Posts: 13,907	My LO wouldn't latch and I did this for 2 weeks and struggled at that. It was a nightmare. I'd have a million percent preferred to have been able to directly breastfeed most of time and just given the odd EBM bottle. In the early days we had so many visitors, I just didn't feel able to pump in front of people such as my Dad. And you certainly can't sit there pumping when you're out. EBM is a pain when you're out too, at least if you FF you can take a single serve carton out and pour into the bottle when LO is ready. Plus when your OH goes back to work you'll probably have a hard time trying to pump while single handedly looking after the baby. I am not sure EBM lasts 6 months in the fridge either. Plus after 6 months the milk would be wrong for your LO, as it changes according to your LO's age and nutritional needs. I think excl or partial expressing for a time is a great way to get BM into your LO if they really won't latch or you have a medical issue. But it's far from a long term solution.

Status: Offline

Sep 18th, 2009, 10:06 AM	#13
skellysgirl Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 294	I have found it handy just to do it when i need to, its more of a convenience thing, if im in a rush or feel like i my boobs are full and she wont wake etc i just express. But if i cant be bothered i just boobie feed , id say im about 75% boob and 25% expressing Im sure it will be more handy as she gets older and i need to go places.

Status: Offline

Sep 18th, 2009, 10:27 AM	#14
LilianA Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,015	I did that with my son for 6 months and I tell you it was aloot of work and would have been easier just to put up with the initial pain and just breastfeed. to actually keep your milk supply going even if you have alot of milk ( I would get 6 oz out of each breast at forthe first few months) you have to pump at least every 4 hours day and night so for 6 months straight i was pumping every 4 hours and despite that the electric pump is not as good as the baby in terms of sucking out the milk so the milk supply will decrease eventually and run out which is what happened to me. for the last few months of pumping I had to also use formula. Im sorry if this sounds all negative.. it was nice to have hubby feed him sometimes but this time around I am going to try my best to put up with the pain cuz i heard it goes away after a few weeks.

Status: Offline

Similar Threads
Heating expressed breastmilk	Breastfeeding
Anyone expressed BEFORE baby arrived?	Pregnancy - Third Trimester
National express travel with a baby	General Chatter
Does anyone, has anyone done this? :)	Trying To Conceive

User Name		Remember Me?
Password