Breastfeeding Information & Resources

[marmis]

I have not read through all these posts so I am not sure if this has been covered or not. But, my sister worked with the Lactation Consultants/midwives/Dr and said that in the state of Wisconsin if you are on State Insurance (BadgerCare?) you are eligible for one FREE double breast pump - just ask your healthcare provider at one of your appointments. She said it is a really nice one that comes in a cool case. Just thought I would mention it, not sure if other states do this or not.

[CherryBomb]

Oh, we were discussing at LLL how much money breastfeeding saves! Not just because you don't have to pay for formula and bottles and all of that, but the money saved on less doctor's visits, less medicines/prescriptions, etc.

Another money saving tip- If you need to pump short-term (such as for a NICU baby) check and see if there is a local store that *rents* electric breast pumps. Soooo much cheaper than buying if you won't be using it very long! When my second was in the NICU (2 weeks, couldn't nurse till day 11) I rented a pump from Meijer. Since I only used it for 2 weeks, I ended up getting back most of the money I had to pay up front (IIRC, they have you pay for 3 months rental and then refund if you bring it back before hand).

Also, you can check your local hospital. Dd2 was 45 minutes away, and I left the pump attachments at the NICU! I didn't realize until it was time to pump and I was so engorged I was in tears. Dh called up our local hospital, and with my insurance, they got me an Avent Isis for FREE! It got me through the night and I still have it :D

[MrsPinecone]

Breast-Feeding Cuts Food Allergy Risk - Yahoo! News

[MrsPinecone]

Introducing Solid Foods: kellymom.com :: Why Delay Solids?

Interesting information on why you should delay the introduction of solids until at least 6 months.

[MrsPinecone]

CDC: Breastfeeding hits 20-year high - USATODAY.com

[nsouther]

Originally Posted by editionk Here's a new one to me... I'm looking into LASIK right now and just found out they don't recommend LASIK till 3 mo. past weaning. Why? Something about hormones and water retention. I'll find out more at my upcoming consult.

This is the recommendation. However, I will tell you, I got lasik in Feb 2005. Without trying, we conceived approximately 3 days later! In the end, I had no issues with my eyes and still have 20/20 vision 4 years later.

[MrsPinecone]

A Breast Milk Storage Tip for Breastfeeding Moms

Kind of a clever way to store those bags of frozen BM. You know that you are always using the oldest part of your supply first!

[MrsPinecone]

Another tidbit of info:

If you are thinking of getting a mammogram, you cannot have one until 6 months after you finish breastfeeding. It makes your breast tissue too dense for imaging.

[Mom2my3sons]

Originally Posted by MrsPinecone Another tidbit of info: If you are thinking of getting a mammogram, you cannot have one until 6 months after you finish breastfeeding. It makes your breast tissue too dense for imaging.

I am going to have to disagree with this. While it's true that a mammogram while you are lacting is more difficult to read, there are many factors involved.

but I want to reassure everyone that
YOU DON'T NEED TO WEAN TO GET A MAMMOGRAM.

Here is a good short article.Breastfeeding and Mammograms

[MrsPinecone]

Hmmm. Good to know. I was told by 2 different medical sources that you couldn't.