https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:58:13 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-try-to-figure-our-your-breast-pump-before-birth#post-151154 Mon, 07 May 2012 21:33:57 +0000 Mrs. Stroller 151154@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a girlfriend show me how to use hers. Then when I was 39w I started using my pump to try to induce labor (nipple stimulation can induce labor). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-try-to-figure-our-your-breast-pump-before-birth#post-151126 Mon, 07 May 2012 20:36:05 +0000 MamaG 151126@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We didn't open ours because of the broken seal, no return policy. We got ours at BRU, which also had a 3 month return policy (which I think is silly if it's unopened and I had the receipt). We returned at exactly 3 months unopened because BF wasn't for us. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-try-to-figure-our-your-breast-pump-before-birth#post-151122 Mon, 07 May 2012 20:31:33 +0000 meredithNYC 151122@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsdaredevil: Same! I'm afraid that if I open mine and am unable to breastfeed/pump, I will have wasted a ton of money. Would rather be able to return it if necessary. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-try-to-figure-our-your-breast-pump-before-birth#post-151109 Mon, 07 May 2012 20:15:26 +0000 sulli301 151109@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't even open the box with DD but this time I will sterilize all the parts &amp; get it cleaned &amp; set up ahead of time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-try-to-figure-our-your-breast-pump-before-birth#post-150538 Mon, 07 May 2012 12:27:18 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 150538@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am not testing out mine only because once the seal is broken, it can't be returned. </p> <p>I am waiting until I know I need it/want to use it before i open it up! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-try-to-figure-our-your-breast-pump-before-birth#post-150534 Mon, 07 May 2012 12:26:26 +0000 lavender 150534@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine was my sis' and she came over to help me put things together 3 days pp- it was a big help! And I would def recommend sterilizing everything before baby comes, there are sooo many pieces. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-try-to-figure-our-your-breast-pump-before-birth#post-150530 Mon, 07 May 2012 12:20:53 +0000 tequiero21 150530@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I watched one how to video but didn't open it. They teach u at the hospital. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-try-to-figure-our-your-breast-pump-before-birth#post-150527 Mon, 07 May 2012 12:19:53 +0000 Goldilocks1107 150527@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just got my accessory kit yesterday - so I'm going to open it and get everything sterilized. Then figure it out at the hospital.<br /> I sterilized my bottles and pacifiers this weekend. A 5-minute soak in boiling water and you're good to go! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-try-to-figure-our-your-breast-pump-before-birth#post-150500 Mon, 07 May 2012 12:04:21 +0000 winniebee 150500@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Bee: I forgot about that part! I need to sterilize bottles and pacifiers too....was holding off as I didn't want to do it too soon, but seems that now is as good of a time as any! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-try-to-figure-our-your-breast-pump-before-birth#post-150491 Mon, 07 May 2012 11:51:14 +0000 Mrs. Bee 150491@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>there is not much to figure out. pretty easy even without any instructions! but you can get the sterilizing out of the way.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-try-to-figure-our-your-breast-pump-before-birth#post-150474 Mon, 07 May 2012 11:38:26 +0000 autumnlove 150474@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope, I opened it the day my milk came in! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-try-to-figure-our-your-breast-pump-before-birth#post-150472 Mon, 07 May 2012 11:36:36 +0000 winniebee 150472@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cvbee: I hope to not use bottles for the first month - however, want to start building a supply of frozen milk (pumping at the end of feedings) because I will be returning to work and would like to have him on breastmilk thereafter. Also, would like to do some things like go to dinner, or leave him for a few hours after he is old enough so want a stockpile! Probably naive to think I'll want to pump on top of breastfeeding.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-try-to-figure-our-your-breast-pump-before-birth#post-150465 Mon, 07 May 2012 11:34:52 +0000 banana 150465@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't start pumping until around 2 months (never opened the box). For me, it wasn't that hard to figure out.. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-try-to-figure-our-your-breast-pump-before-birth#post-150423 Mon, 07 May 2012 11:06:22 +0000 cvbee 150423@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm 20 days PP and still havent opened the box. Our hospital recommends not introducing bottles until at 4-8 weeks old, so as not to confuse the baby about how to eat. So I am waiting until then. I suppose I could be pumping and storing now, but I don't see the need and feel good about not tricking my body into making any extra milk.</p> <p>If you have issues, I think they will help you out in the hospital with the breastfeeding. I don't think it's something you need to worry about. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-try-to-figure-our-your-breast-pump-before-birth#post-150395 Mon, 07 May 2012 10:45:35 +0000 MamaMoose 150395@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm getting mine used from a good friend and will just have to buy new tubing so since it won't be new and in the box yes I will probably try to figure out how it works before the baby comes so I'm ready to go. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-try-to-figure-our-your-breast-pump-before-birth#post-150389 Mon, 07 May 2012 10:42:36 +0000 ohapostrophe 150389@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope! Too overwhelming. Figured it out just fine in the end though and used it successfully for a year. Don't stress! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-try-to-figure-our-your-breast-pump-before-birth#post-150379 Mon, 07 May 2012 10:38:54 +0000 LAGS 150379@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't have one yet, but I was reading that using them is a great way to do the whole nipple stimulation to induce labor thing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-try-to-figure-our-your-breast-pump-before-birth#post-150355 Mon, 07 May 2012 10:25:40 +0000 heffalump 150355@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: It costs a lot to rent it too. I spent $100 for a week, because you also have to buy the separate parts. If I could do it again, I'd have bought it. Hope that makes you feel a little better! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-try-to-figure-our-your-breast-pump-before-birth#post-150348 Mon, 07 May 2012 10:23:27 +0000 winniebee 150348@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My sister gifted us the Medela Pump in Style for my shower....but it's still in the box, intimidating me.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-try-to-figure-our-your-breast-pump-before-birth#post-150291 Mon, 07 May 2012 09:52:20 +0000 mediagirl 150291@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't know what to do. My hospital doesn't rent pumps so, we would have to buy one if I want one (which I do). I hate not having that option because it means having to waste the money on a pump if pumping doesn't work out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-try-to-figure-our-your-breast-pump-before-birth#post-150280 Mon, 07 May 2012 09:47:55 +0000 chopsuey 150280@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I opened, cleaned and tried my pump out at around 7 months I think! haha. I pumped some colostrum! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-try-to-figure-our-your-breast-pump-before-birth#post-150269 Mon, 07 May 2012 09:43:16 +0000 Rubies 150269@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't. After I gave birth, breastfeeding didn't come naturally (LO had poor latch and I had no milk...I didn't even have colostrum!)...So after a few hours of no success and already bleeding nipples, we rented on from the hospital for the duration of my stay (24 hours)...And then again for 10 days...After those 10 days, we went ahead and bought the Ameda Purely Yours (which is what the hospital uses). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-try-to-figure-our-your-breast-pump-before-birth#post-150262 Mon, 07 May 2012 09:36:33 +0000 winniebee 150262@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Did you open up your breast pump and try to figure out how it works before birth? If you didn't, do you wish you had? I guess I'm wondering if it makes sense to open it up, etc....what if my milk doesn't come in and I can't BF at all? </p> <p>Thoughts? </p>