If I am still on the fence about breast feeding should I just rent a pump when the times comes?

I *think* I want to give it a try but I am nervous that it won't work out. I definetely want to give them the benefits of BM so I might pump if I just can't do the actual feeding from the breast.

I am still overwhelmed by the whole thing.

Re: If I am still on the fence about breast feeding should I just rent a pump when the times comes?

if you want to give it a try, renting a pump is the best route

Re: If I am still on the fence about breast feeding should I just rent a pump when the times comes?

I am the same, I would like to try but with twins I am trying to be realistic. At the very least I want to pump if I can so I plan on renting one after they are born. I'd hate to buy one or register for one and use it once if things don't work out, KWIM?

Re: If I am still on the fence about breast feeding should I just rent a pump when the times comes?

I want to try but dont know how it will work out, so I am renting...

Re: If I am still on the fence about breast feeding should I just rent a pump when the times comes?

yes, rent one.
I bought the $300+ one and it was a HUGE waste- it wasn't strong enough to actually get my supply going- I really needed a hospital grade one- I'd wait and see as you cannot return breast pumps.

Re: If I am still on the fence about breast feeding should I just rent a pump when the times comes?

I feel the same as you. I don't know if it will work out or not but I want to give it a try. Instead of buying a pump, I will be renting it from BRU.

Re: If I am still on the fence about breast feeding should I just rent a pump when the times comes?

If you're unsure about BFing, I would just rent a pump for at least the first month. If it works out, you could always buy one later.

If you're absolutely sure you want to BF, you could always buy a pump right before you deliver. You may end up needing your pump right after you come home so it would be good to have one on hand just in case. BRU will take back an unopened pump within 45 days of purchase.

Re: If I am still on the fence about breast feeding should I just rent a pump when the times comes?

I rented a hospital grade pump until I knew it was going to work out...then I bought my own.

Re: If I am still on the fence about breast feeding should I just rent a pump when the times comes?

Re: If I am still on the fence about breast feeding should I just rent a pump when the times comes?

pump is an excellent idea
also dont feel bad about being on the fence...I was swaying towards NOT BF until the day my DD was born then I decided that I wanted to, it just kind of came to me
it was not easy at first and took me time to get used to- nearly 2 weeks! but worth it
good luck

Re: If I am still on the fence about breast feeding should I just rent a pump when the times comes?

Ladies, are hospital ones much different? never tried one. I had the Medeala Swing pump. thanks

Re: If I am still on the fence about breast feeding should I just rent a pump when the times comes?

I didn't rent a pump, but I bought one about a week after they were born.

Re: If I am still on the fence about breast feeding should I just rent a pump when the times comes?

It would probably make sense to rent one. But I just wanted to add that it is so much easier to nurse, I was going to try to pump just to have a storage but I find it very hard to make time to pump.

Re: If I am still on the fence about breast feeding should I just rent a pump when the times comes?

you can borrow mine if mo is done with it by then. just buy new hosing, etc.

Re: If I am still on the fence about breast feeding should I just rent a pump when the times comes?

It depends on how long you plan to breast feed/pump. A lot of my friends rented but that can add up to the price of a pump in a short amount of time. Even though the pumps are expensive I'm going to get one because I plan to breastfeed\pump as long as possible and renting one will add up to more then that. Plus, having one can come in handy for the next baby

Re: If I am still on the fence about breast feeding should I just rent a pump when the times comes?

I would wait and rent a pump. I am BFing and I went into it with the "I'll try it outlook." Well it is going well and for now it is easier for me to just breastfeed and worry about pumping a little later. I personally wanted to get into a little routine with BFing before thinking about the whole pump thing. JMO

Re: If I am still on the fence about breast feeding should I just rent a pump when the times comes?

What I was told when I thought I was BF is you shouldnt pump the first 3 weeks anyway (this was from the breastfeeding class I took at Winthrop). SO try it out first and then if you are going to stick with BFing then you can invest in a pump.

Re: If I am still on the fence about breast feeding should I just rent a pump when the times comes?

Posted by MrsNicolaxoxo

It depends on how long you plan to breast feed/pump. A lot of my friends rented but that can add up to the price of a pump in a short amount of time. Even though the pumps are expensive I'm going to get one because I plan to breastfeed\pump as long as possible and renting one will add up to more then that. Plus, having one can come in handy for the next baby