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cappy421
LIF Infant
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Danielle
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For those who plan to EP...
I am planning on EP and supplementing with formula....what do I need to bring with me to the hospital? Do I bring the formula I plan on using and start pumping when I get home or do I bring formula and a pump...so confused???
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Posted 10/5/11 12:55 PM  |
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LaurenExp
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Re: For those who plan to EP...
They have a pump in the hospital for you to use, but if you want to, you can bring your own. Usually the hospital starts the baby on a formula and you just kind of follow what they've used unless there is an issue with it.
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| Posted 10/5/11 1:16 PM |
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cappy421
LIF Infant
Member since 4/09 371 total posts
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Danielle
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Re: For those who plan to EP...
ok great, thats what I thought but I just wanted to make sure. 
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| Posted 10/5/11 2:37 PM |
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Re: For those who plan to EP...
I ep since DD was in the NICU and I used the Medela Symphony, and it was in my room for me. They did supp w/Enfamil and I was fine with that. I live OOS so thi is not a local hospital for you. I suggest bringing a different size flange. Standard with pumps is M and I found that I needed an XL to get the most milk and that was weeks later! Depending on your nipple size you may find a differnt size is better for you. You really shouldn't need anything else, and I don't know if they can let you use a differnt formula you brought. It may be a code violation. The first few days will be just colostrum so you won't have much to give.
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| Posted 10/5/11 2:45 PM |
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Budjeg11
LIF Adult
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Re: For those who plan to EP...
Forgive me, but what does "EP" stand for? I have seen in more than one post the last couple of days, for the first time.
Clue a sister in? 
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| Posted 10/6/11 10:35 AM |
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Bella01
LIF Adult
Member since 5/11 3708 total posts
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Mama
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Re: For those who plan to EP...
Posted by Budjeg11
Forgive me, but what does "EP" stand for? I have seen in more than one post the last couple of days, for the first time.
Clue a sister in?
I think it means exclusively pumping..
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| Posted 10/6/11 10:38 AM |
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cappy421
LIF Infant
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Danielle
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Re: For those who plan to EP...
Yes, it means exclusively pumping.
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| Posted 10/7/11 1:53 PM |
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cappy421
LIF Infant
Member since 4/09 371 total posts
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Danielle
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Re: For those who plan to EP...
Posted by medic6809
I ep since DD was in the NICU and I used the Medela Symphony, and it was in my room for me. They did supp w/Enfamil and I was fine with that. I live OOS so thi is not a local hospital for you. I suggest bringing a different size flange. Standard with pumps is M and I found that I needed an XL to get the most milk and that was weeks later! Depending on your nipple size you may find a differnt size is better for you. You really shouldn't need anything else, and I don't know if they can let you use a differnt formula you brought. It may be a code violation. The first few days will be just colostrum so you won't have much to give.
Thank you...this is a great tip, I didnt even think of that since I have no experience with pumping at all.
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| Posted 10/7/11 1:54 PM |
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