do i need a breast pump?

[Tiff+2]

I got given one when I was preg with DD thinking I'd never use it, but I got a LOT of use out of it! It saved me from crazy swollen boobs in the first few weeks before the boobs worked out supply and demand. I was never away from DD, but still used it heaps!!!

I am going against the grain here but I completely recommend having one on hand! I have lent mine to my aunty and talked to several people who have had to quickly pop down the shop and buy one in desperation and (what felt to be) boobs about to explode!! I know that sounds stupid, but you really have no idea how much milk you will make until the time comes.

Also you could be completely the opposite and not have much milk at all, in which case after bubby feeds you start pumping away (as they're already been emptied) in order to encourage a larger milk supply.

It is something you could just wait and see, but I was so releived I had it on hand. Best gift I was bought!

[Mummato2]

Also you could be completely the opposite and not have much milk at all, in which case after bubby feeds you start pumping away (as they're already been emptied) in order to encourage a larger milk supply.

It is something you could just wait and see, but I was so releived I had it on hand. Best gift I was bought!

:yeahthat:

I didn't have a huge supply so had to pump to encourage it.

I got caught out on a Sunday where the only place I could get one was a pharmacy - and boy did I end up paying $$$ for it!

[~Kim~]

Exactly what Ruth said.
I have 2 different experiences. With DD we had terrible feeding issues and I didn't have one. DH had to rush out and get one one Saturday afternoon just so we could feed the poor creature. I used it for a while then put it away. I then went back to work and it became invaulable. I have definitely had my money's worth.
With DS I have retireved it out of storage once, but I have never left him for more than an hour so have to say could really have done without it for him.
So short answer is no, I wouldn't get one before bub and just know where you can get one if you need it.