thread: do i need a breast pump?

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  1. #1
    Registered User

    Jul 2009
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    do i need a breast pump?

    This may be a silly question but do i really need a breast pump?

    i honestly dont think i will be away from bubs for the amount of months i plan on feeding her. but should i get one anyway?

    I just dont want to spend the money on it if i wont get any good use out of it

  2. #2
    BellyBelly Member

    Jun 2005
    Sydney
    2,121

    Nah...i wouldnt. Ive breastfed all 4 of mine and didnt end up buying one. Wherever i was, bub was, so didnt see the need in getting one. Maybe wait until baby is a few weeks old....

  3. #3
    Life Subscriber

    Jul 2006
    Brisbane
    6,683

    I wouldn't worry about it. If you do need one later you can get it then. Lot of people who buy pumps "just in case" end up never using them!

  4. #4
    Registered User

    Dec 2007
    Melbourne
    1,628

    I never used a breast pump for DD. If I ever needed to I just hand expressed enough milk for a feed if I was going to be away from her. It might have taken me a couple of attempts but I never felt the need to go to the expense of buying one.

  5. #5
    Registered User

    Jan 2005
    Down by the ocean
    6,110

    Just wait till you need one I reccon.

    Unless you see one for a super bargain sale price then nab it

  6. #6
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    Jan 2007
    Brisbane
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    I bought one whilst pregnant and its still sitting in the cupboard - I used it twice - it was a waste of money!