probably a dumb question so don't make fun of me LOL

but if you are not planning on breast feeding - do you still need to get a breast pump?

I mean - where does the milk go?? LOL

Re: probably a dumb question so don't make fun of me LOL

No, if you are not going to bf you do not need a breast pump. If you do not use the milk your body has produced it will stop producing it and the milk that has been produced will dry up.

Re: probably a dumb question so don't make fun of me LOL

Definitely don't pump; that's just telling your body that you are BF and you'll continue to produce milk. If you don't do anything, it will dry up on its own; just be prepared for extreme tenderness for from what I understand up to a week after the milk initially comes in and dry up.

Re: probably a dumb question so don't make fun of me LOL

No pump needed!! Your milk will come in a few days afetr birth and will stay for about a week. My boobs became very sore, hard, hot and i just iced them on and off everyday for the week. Get a good tight, not too tight, sports bra and wear 24/7. They tell you to take a quick shower and not too hot. And to not put your boobs under the water. It really hurt for about 2 days then thye were just sore and now they are back to normal.

HTH