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Another BF question
What do I need to have, prebaby, at the hospital and immediately post hospital, for BFing?
I have a nursing tank and a box of disposable pads, but that's it. I don't want to invest a lot of money into supplies if it doesn't work out, but I still want to have anything that would help out. I took a class, but I don't feel like they really explained much I haven't learned on the boards anyway, so I'm still a little lost in the details.
Re: Another BF question
Lanolin!! Most likely your nips will get a little sore, and putting that on them really helps. Other than that, I think nursing tanks and pads are all you need.
I agree with Katie, I think you're set. The only other thing I brought was my Hooter Hider (nursing cover), which did come in handy when someone like my brothers or my dad or whoever was visiting and I didn't want to whip out the boob in front of them. However, you could always ask for privacy, too!
And they actually gave me lanolin at the hospital. The big tubes of it are kind of expensive (I want to say $10?) so if you're not sure if you'll be able to nurse longer-term, you might want to hold out on that at first. They gave me plenty of samples to get me through.
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If you are going to be pumping (I did at the hospital to help milk come in) I can lend you my pumping bra.
Soothies (I still have some I opened the box but never used, but are oldish now).
Lanolin (Elliot will give you a small bottle that lasts for a while)
Nursing cover (you can borrow mine too if you want till you want your own)
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I have no idea if I'll be pumping. I wasn't planning on it right away, would I need a pumping bra for just the hospital? I really have no idea how that part works. Morrigan - Julie said to focus on breast first then worry about pumping later, is that not how it works? I'm so confused.
I'm trying to think of one thing at a time.
So, lotion would be good to have, but the hospital will provide some. A nursing cover is recommended I take it. I have no idea how it is with visitors in the hospital post baby (didn't have that last time)
I guess that would be true for a baby who knows how to latch. Evie would not latch, so I pumped to help mimic what she would be doing. So I am bringing one next time around to help out just in case. If you are in the hospital and need any of the things I have just call me when the time comes to it and I can bring them to you (nursing cover, pumping bra, boppy)
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I did not pump in the hospital. I focused on just nursing Jack (you know, every.two.hours lol) and didn't touch the pump till I went home. I would focus on just the breast in the hospital - there's enough to get used to with just that!!!
A nursing cover is a good idea, although I did not have one when I was in the hospital. If someone was visiting that I did not want to nurse in front of, I either closed the curtain around the bed, or kicked them out for a few mins. So that is up to you as far as how you want to handle it. To be honest, when I was in the hospital learning how to nurse, I didn't want anything covering me b/c it was awkward enough trying to learn how to do it correctly without something getting in the way. But....that was just my experience, you may not have a problem with a cover.
I took nursing bra, boppy and nursing pads and that was it. I didn't take a pump because even if I needed one, the hospital should have one that you are able to use while you are there (and you can rent it to take home later if you need it too).
The hospital will probably have just about everything you need, you may just have to ask for it!
My LC actually recommended that I not use a pump for the first couple weeks so that I could naturally establish my supply with baby. But I know it varies from person to person as well, I always had a lot of milk and it may have caused an over supply.
I had to pump in the hospital because Collin was in the NICU. They supplied everything- the pump which stayed and all the parts which I got to keep. I also purchased my pump through them because it was covered by insurance because we were separated. If you plan to pump, definitely check your insurance coverage. Mine was only covered because he was in the NICU but some insurance cover them for anyone who wants one.
As for pumping in the hospital, it is only recommended if necessary (separation, trouble with mile coming in). If there is no reason, you should actually delay for a little while so you can regulate your supply. Pumping can cause you to produce to much mil which comes with its own set of problems.
These! I absolutely wish I'd known about them when I was in the hospital (one of the nurses told me about them on my day of discharge) That last day in the hospital was full of cluster feedings & soreness & they would have been a lifesaver. I LOVED them when I was home those first few weeks..... not the cheapest of things, but I swear they're worth every penny!! (I used the Medela brand ones because that's what DH had picked up at the store for me)
Thanks for the help ladies. Morrigan, I'll definitely keep your offer in mind should I need to pump while there. I did check insurance and a pump will only be covered with a NICU separation situation.
I'll pick up some soothies soon. I have a boppy, just need to get it out of the closet.