How To Use Manual Breast Pump- 134 Questions Answered

Hi doctor, My baby is 2 months old. I want to use breast pump to store milk for my baby when I'm out for some work. Can you please suggest good brand for manual breast pump?

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Dr. Vineet KulkarniPaediatric Neonatology | Gulbarga

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Hey I recommend Philips avent manual pump. Its got good response from my patients. It is available on Amazon. Sending u the link of the same ... Read More

Hello , iam using manual breast pump to increase my milk supply but it is of no use. Can I use electric pump. Can anyone please suggest the best and affordable electric pump that I can buy

Asked for Female, 29 Years 249 Views v

Dr. Pushpa GourGynecologist | Bhopal

Yes you can use electric pump. It's convenient and easy to use. You have many option online . ... Read More

Hi As my son who is 2 months 5 days old not latching for breastfeeding for the past 9 days(latches hardly one or two times in a day) so am using manual pump daily to feed him I used to pump 9-10 times per day to feed him based on the feeding timings please let me know whether using manual pump these many times is fine or what should I do.

Asked for Female, 34 Years 130 Views v

Dr. AlivelammaGeneral Physician | Bangalore

Please try to consult any neonatologist or lactation specialist and clarify your doubts ... Read More

Is excessive use of breast pump harmful. Approximately 6-8 times in 24 hr. I use manual breast pump. Please suggest.

Asked for Male, 29 Years 360 Views v

Dr. Lalitha ShivannaGynecologist | Mysore

I don't think it is harmful . except it can cause pain in the breasts. ... Read More

Which is the best breast pumper product?please suggest the best way of storing it and to give the baby?

Asked for Female, 25 Years 234 Views v

Dr. Sachin DalalGynecologist/Obstetrician | Mumbai

There are 2 types - manual and electric. Avent & pigeon are 2 good companies. You can store in a sterile container in refrigerator Dr Sachin Dalal ... Read More

Am having 6 month baby .. i usually give direct breast milk and also pumped milk... for the past 10 days i didn't do pumping and i was giving directly . but suddenly i pumped yesterday i got only 20 ml after a long hours pumping .. please tell how to increase milk while pumping.

Asked for Female, 30 Years 430 Views v

Dr. Sarita NarayanGynecologist/Obstetrician | Pune

Take Perinorm tablet One morning One evening For ten days ... Read More

I'm new mom of 3 weeks child. Is it safe to use breast pump or it leads to any Breast related issues? I'm using breast pump only when there's overflow of milk. Please suggest. Thank you.

Asked for Female, 27 Years 318 Views v

Dr. Kinnari AminGynecologist | Ahmedabad

You can use breast pump. It is safe. ... Read More

I used pre loved pump from my well known friend, but i missed to sterilize one part before I start pumping..That part will not touch my breast but it is an inner cup to produce pressure...Will this unsterilized part cause any breast infection or breast cancer?That pump was used by my friend 1 month back..She dont have any complaints in her breast t

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Asked for Female, 27 Years 132 Views v

Dr. Vijaya GuptaGynecologist | Chandigarh

This is the third time u hv asked this Read the answer to the previously asked question ... Read More

Hi My newborn doesn't feed when he is asleep its really difficult to breast feed him so need to use bowl n spoon and i give him formula milk. So instead can I use breast pump and give him my own feed? Does breast pump reduce milk ? And is it not recommended to use?

Asked for Female, 30 Years 158 Views v

Dr. Ghansham Singh KatochPediatrician | Jammu

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Yes expressed breast milk is better then formula feed. But i will suggest you to try direct breastfeed which is best thing. ... Read More

I started pumping to keep up with my supply and i have a 13 days old..Can i pump breast milk in sterilized pump parts with some condensation on it?

Asked for Female, 23 Years 255 Views v

Dr. Vinit M MehtaPediatrician | Vadodara

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Pumped breast milk To be stored in steel containers Can be kept in fridge and use within a week In freezer section for 3 months Thaw the milk when reusing it ... Read More

My baby is not latching well so i pump and give milk 2 weeks old should i sterilize the breast pump parts after every use or once a day is ok?

Asked for Female, 23 Years 33 Views v

Dr. Ankita GahlotObstetrician | Bangalore

For a 2-week-old, wash all pump parts well with hot soapy water after every single use, since babies this young have less mature immunity and that washing matters most. Sterilizing once a day on top o ... Read More

I was pumping milk through manual pump and suddenly I say blood drops from right nipple. I got scared, i tried again but then there was no blood. Is it fine or what is the reason? Now I feel pinching pain. I am scared and 33 days postpartum

Asked for Female, 32 Years 24 Views v

Dr. Pushpa GourGynecologist | Bhopal

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Are the nipple cracked ? ... Read More

Hello, i did my bp today first manually it was 120/70 while lying down and then next minute while sitting on chair using digital machine it was 145/98 so which one is more accurate?? Please reply manual or digital

Asked for Male, 26 Years 156 Views v

Dr. K SupriyaGynecologist | Bhilai

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Hi, my baby is 5 months exclusive breastfed. Can I start pumping milk or use formula now. I have to rejoin work after 6 months

Asked for Female, 30 Years 163 Views v

Dr. K SupriyaGynecologist | Bhilai

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Hi doctor, Does breast pump decrease milk supply. I feed all the day and pump in the night. Thanks for your response.

Asked for Female, 32 Years 1327 Views v

Dr. Shebin C EPediatrician | Kanyakumari

Greetings yes it will ... Read More

Hi doctor , I have a son of 1 month 10 days. I am breastfeeding him complete day and in the night I am giving formula milk two times because he will not latch and cry in the middle of the night , also I do breast pump and feed one time in the night. If I breast pump will it decrease milk supply. Can I pump in the day time sometime when he sleeps an

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Asked for Female, 32 Years 85 Views v

Dr. Shebin C EPediatrician | Kanyakumari

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Greetings u can pump and store in room temperature for 4hrs nd fridge for 24 hrs ... Read More

I do not know whether my breast is empty or not while pumping because I will pump each side 15 minutes now I am pumping for 45 minutes the whole breast then only amount of milk increases I am pumping in level 3 mode

Asked for Female, 32 Years 149 Views v

Dr. Juhi AgarwalGynecologist | Baleswar

You don't need to empty the breasts while pumping everytime .... Keep pumping frequently it will increase the amount...also take some medicine to increase the supply ... Read More

My baby is 1 month 7 days old and is on formula milk , I have good milk supply and sometimes can hand express and feed baby because she does not latch still and manual pumps are not working fine after few days. So want to use electric pump for breastfeeding , but are they safe for use for my body

Asked for Female, 36 Years 403 Views v

Dr. Pushpa GourGynecologist | Bhopal

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It's safe . ... Read More

Hi sir,ma'am Which lotion/cream,balm is safe to apply on breast as I pump regularly, pls guide which remedies will help heal pumping brests...

Asked for Male, 34 Years 73 Views v

Dr. Vijaya GuptaGynecologist | Chandigarh

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You can apply any moisturizer for a prescription you need to connect online ... Read More

This is related to my new born baby.Is it ok to use a breast pump to have mother milk on daily basis twice a day ?. Is there any side effect of breast pump uses to mother??

Asked for Male, 31 Years 93 Views v

Dr. Pushpa GourGynecologist | Bhopal

You can use breast pump. ... Read More

Hi Doc, My baby completed 23 days as of today but I think the supply is not sufficient . I tried using manual breast pump but it is less than 5 ml . My baby is crying after the breast feedinh and when am giving him similac plus (50ml) he is sleeping well . Any suggestion how to increase breast milk . I am taking gallact and feedbiz both to increas

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Asked for Female, 29 Years 97 Views v

Dr. K SupriyaGynecologist | Bhilai

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Connect please ... Read More

Hi doctor Does expressing breast milk through a manual pump and storing in bottle for 4 hours will reduce the quality of milk?

Asked for Female, 31 Years 105 Views v

Dr. Sonali MaheraPediatrician | Lucknow

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No ...it doesn't..you can easily express milk and store it at room temperature for 4 hours..but ensure that bottle is sterile and you have washed your hands properly before expressing milk.. ... Read More

Baby is 8 days old.. But only small amount of milk coming that to when pumped manually. Now im giving nan pro formula milk.. Is it safe to give formula milk.. Im really worried.. Please help

Asked for Female, 26 Years 104 Views v

Dr. K.GouravPediatrician | Kurnool

Breast milk is best for the baby.Please consult a lactation nurse/pediatrician in person.Formula feeding should be the last resort.Hope it helps. ... Read More

My baby is 1.5 month old... he was in nicu for 10 days after that he was unable to feed directly from breast so i pump everytime to feed him... till now my milk supply is enough for him... I dont provide formulas milk because of enough milk production.. I m looking for 5- 6 months of target to feed him with my milk with the help of formula milk if

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Asked for Female, 31 Years 294 Views v

Dr. Kiranpreet KaurPediatrician | Fatehgarh Sahib

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The more u pump, the more milk u will produce. If u start using formula, only then your supply will decrease Pumping as such doesn't decrease any supply Also try to latch baby as well ... Read More

Hi i have one month old baby. I want to know how to store breast pump (normal weather temperature 25-30°C) and can I feed the baby from the stored milk bottle?

Asked for Female, 28 Years 110 Views v

Dr. Ghansham Singh KatochPediatrician | Jammu

Yes u can store it normally. And wash it with boiled water thoroughly. U can use breast milk expressed upto 2hours. ... Read More

Hello doctor, Which manual bp machine will be best?????????????? Kindly suggest please. Thank you...

Asked for Male, 30 Years 165 Views v

Dr. Vivek SinghGeneral Physician | Delhi

I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can hel ... Read More

Hello, I have a month old baby boy. Since the delivery I have very less brestmilk, when expressed I can see no more than 30 ml. I am using manual breast pump, galact granules and lactare capsule to increase my milk supply. But nothing is working. Please suggest what can I do to increase my supply. Currently feeding the baby with breast milk and als

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Asked for Female, 29 Years 128 Views v

Dr. Lavina BatraGynecologist | Pune

Pls connect for prescription ... Read More

My daughter is 1.5 month old and I am not having sufficient breast milk for her according to her need. I had expressed my breast milk through manual pump & found 40ml of milk only after half an hour session which is not sufficient for my baby. My baby has jaundice history after birth . She usually sleeps when I am trying to breast feed her. I a

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Asked for Female, 28 Years 294 Views v

Dr. Vijaya GuptaGynecologist | Chandigarh

Hv a good protein rich diet Fr a prescription to enhance milk production connect online Fr weakness Get ur hemoglobin levels checked ... Read More

I am 24 years old. My weight is 82kgs. I delivered via c section on 27th January 2020. I have low breastmilk supply that is only 10ml and increasing at all. When i express with manual pump i got only 10ml. I am using galact granules and lactare tablets but no use. I am drinking lot of water. I am taking protein food also but no use. How much

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Asked for Female, 0 Years 174 Views v

Dr. S K WadhwaGynecologist/Obstetrician | Lucknow

Please specify your dates properly. Is it 27 January 2020 or 2022 ? You are trying most of the methods to increase breast milk but it is not succeeding. I suggest you give formula milk to the baby. ... Read More

Hi, I have a 25day old baby who is exclusively breastfed. To have a bit of sleep, I extract Breast milk for 1 feed and ask someone to feed the baby. For rest all of the feeds I directly breast feed him. I have been doing this for the past 10days and haven't seen any change in the amount of breast milk (it is sufficient) Is it okay to continue this?

Asked for Female, 30 Years 137 Views v

Dr. Sahiti MGynecologist/Obstetrician | Bangalore

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Congratulations on the arrival of your bundle of joy It’s perfectly normal Feeding the baby pumped milk helps in proving your self some “me”time which is required ,all said and done even your body ... Read More

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How to use manual breast pump

Hi doctor, My baby is 2 months old. I want to use breast pump to store milk for my baby when I'm out for some work. Can you please suggest good brand for manual breast pump?

Hello , iam using manual breast pump to increase my milk supply but it is of no use. Can I use electric pump. Can anyone please suggest the best and affordable electric pump that I can buy

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Is excessive use of breast pump harmful. Approximately 6-8 times in 24 hr. I use manual breast pump. Please suggest.

Which is the best breast pumper product?please suggest the best way of storing it and to give the baby?

Am having 6 month baby .. i usually give direct breast milk and also pumped milk... for the past 10 days i didn't do pumping and i was giving directly . but suddenly i pumped yesterday i got only 20 ml after a long hours pumping .. please tell how to increase milk while pumping.

I'm new mom of 3 weeks child. Is it safe to use breast pump or it leads to any Breast related issues? I'm using breast pump only when there's overflow of milk. Please suggest. Thank you.

Hi My newborn doesn't feed when he is asleep its really difficult to breast feed him so need to use bowl n spoon and i give him formula milk. So instead can I use breast pump and give him my own feed? Does breast pump reduce milk ? And is it not recommended to use?

I started pumping to keep up with my supply and i have a 13 days old..Can i pump breast milk in sterilized pump parts with some condensation on it?

My baby is not latching well so i pump and give milk 2 weeks old should i sterilize the breast pump parts after every use or once a day is ok?

I was pumping milk through manual pump and suddenly I say blood drops from right nipple. I got scared, i tried again but then there was no blood. Is it fine or what is the reason? Now I feel pinching pain. I am scared and 33 days postpartum

Hello, i did my bp today first manually it was 120/70 while lying down and then next minute while sitting on chair using digital machine it was 145/98 so which one is more accurate?? Please reply manual or digital

Hi, my baby is 5 months exclusive breastfed. Can I start pumping milk or use formula now. I have to rejoin work after 6 months

Hi doctor, Does breast pump decrease milk supply. I feed all the day and pump in the night. Thanks for your response.

I do not know whether my breast is empty or not while pumping because I will pump each side 15 minutes now I am pumping for 45 minutes the whole breast then only amount of milk increases I am pumping in level 3 mode

My baby is 1 month 7 days old and is on formula milk , I have good milk supply and sometimes can hand express and feed baby because she does not latch still and manual pumps are not working fine after few days. So want to use electric pump for breastfeeding , but are they safe for use for my body

Hi sir,ma'am Which lotion/cream,balm is safe to apply on breast as I pump regularly, pls guide which remedies will help heal pumping brests...

This is related to my new born baby.Is it ok to use a breast pump to have mother milk on daily basis twice a day ?. Is there any side effect of breast pump uses to mother??

Hi doctor Does expressing breast milk through a manual pump and storing in bottle for 4 hours will reduce the quality of milk?

Baby is 8 days old.. But only small amount of milk coming that to when pumped manually. Now im giving nan pro formula milk.. Is it safe to give formula milk.. Im really worried.. Please help

Hi i have one month old baby. I want to know how to store breast pump (normal weather temperature 25-30°C) and can I feed the baby from the stored milk bottle?

Hello doctor, Which manual bp machine will be best?????????????? Kindly suggest please. Thank you...

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