https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 20 May 2026 04:55:15 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ugh-pumping-and-dumping-for-24-hours#post-1200405 Wed, 06 Nov 2013 19:46:41 +0000 immabeetoo 1200405@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@tlcbaby: seconding the idea of asking more questions! I was put under for postpartum stitch repair and was able to nurse immediately following! I hope your surgery goes well and is over quickly! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ugh-pumping-and-dumping-for-24-hours#post-1200381 Wed, 06 Nov 2013 19:22:48 +0000 tlcbaby 1200381@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@septca: Wow! Thank you-I will! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ugh-pumping-and-dumping-for-24-hours#post-1200107 Wed, 06 Nov 2013 16:08:04 +0000 septca 1200107@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@tlcbaby: Have a really thorough conversation with the anesthesiologist when you are at the hospital. I had to have a D&amp;C in July (retained placenta - so fun!) and was told ahead of time that I would need to pump and dump for 24-72 hours afterward, depending on the type of anesthesia used. I was REALLY dreading the procedure, not only because I hated using so much of my freezer stash, but also because I don't usually do well with anesthesia - I usually have a harder recovery from that than from the surgery!</p> <p>At the hospital, I mentioned these concerns to the anesthesiologist and he offered to give me "walking" anesthesia, which is a a lower dose of the medication. You are technically awake during the procedure (I don't remember ANYTHING), which also means that this carries ferwer risks than the traditional route. The recovery is amazing as well. I felt 100% like myself and was up walking around as soon as I came out of it - NOT my usual anesthesia experince. Because it doesn't stay in your system, you can BF right away, so I never had to pump and dump. AMAZING.</p> <p>Anyway, I am not sure this is an option for you, but I definitely recommend asking about it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ugh-pumping-and-dumping-for-24-hours#post-1199602 Wed, 06 Nov 2013 13:11:29 +0000 tlcbaby 1199602@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Revel: Thank you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ugh-pumping-and-dumping-for-24-hours#post-1199601 Wed, 06 Nov 2013 13:10:49 +0000 Smurfette 1199601@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Good Luck!! I hope you have a speedy recovery! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ugh-pumping-and-dumping-for-24-hours#post-1199591 Wed, 06 Nov 2013 13:07:13 +0000 Revel 1199591@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Good luck! I don't think I responded on your other thread but I'm so sorry to hear about your situation with the IUD. I'd continue to do your own research to see what you're comfortable with, but there are these kellymom articles about nursing and anesthesia if you haven't seen them:</p> <p><a href="http://kellymom.com/bf/can-i-breastfeed/illness-surgery/mom-surgery/" rel="nofollow">http://kellymom.com/bf/can-i-breastfeed/illness-surgery/mom-surgery/</a></p> <p><a href="http://kellymom.com/bf/can-i-breastfeed/meds/anesthetics/" rel="nofollow">http://kellymom.com/bf/can-i-breastfeed/meds/anesthetics/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ugh-pumping-and-dumping-for-24-hours#post-1199583 Wed, 06 Nov 2013 13:03:09 +0000 tlcbaby 1199583@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Kemma: I am still going to ask at my new mom's group tomorrow. There is a lactation specialist there and they have the book that lists all of the medications and whether they are safe during pregnancy/breastfeeding. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ugh-pumping-and-dumping-for-24-hours#post-1199578 Wed, 06 Nov 2013 12:59:20 +0000 Boheme 1199578@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thinking of you! I hope your recovery is fast. P&amp;D feels like such a waste :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ugh-pumping-and-dumping-for-24-hours#post-1199575 Wed, 06 Nov 2013 12:56:46 +0000 MoonMoon 1199575@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That does suck. Pumping is no fun. Pumping and dumping is no fun. Surgery is definitely no fun! Good luck! Hopefully this 24 hour period will be a distant memory soon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ugh-pumping-and-dumping-for-24-hours#post-1199536 Wed, 06 Nov 2013 12:41:16 +0000 Kemma 1199536@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Can you double check the meds and anesthesia as to their compatibility with nursing? I know that some c-sections are done under general and the mums are able to breastfeed straight away and sometimes the recommendations are blanket statements. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ugh-pumping-and-dumping-for-24-hours#post-1199178 Wed, 06 Nov 2013 10:31:45 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 1199178@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Awww I'm sorry :-( It's tough, but it's just one day! Hope you recover quickly! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ugh-pumping-and-dumping-for-24-hours#post-1199150 Wed, 06 Nov 2013 10:21:51 +0000 chopsuey 1199150@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Awww that sucks! :( sorry.<br /> Hope surgery goes well! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ugh-pumping-and-dumping-for-24-hours#post-1199149 Wed, 06 Nov 2013 10:21:38 +0000 tlcbaby 1199149@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Adira: Thanks. Yeah, LO is going to be like "What is with all the bottles?" </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ugh-pumping-and-dumping-for-24-hours#post-1199147 Wed, 06 Nov 2013 10:20:25 +0000 Adira 1199147@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Awww, I'm sorry!!!! Pumping and dumping SUCKS!!! I hope your surgery goes well and everything is okay! You and your LO are going to be soooo happy to nurse again when you can! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ugh-pumping-and-dumping-for-24-hours#post-1199140 Wed, 06 Nov 2013 10:18:21 +0000 tlcbaby 1199140@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So I have to pump and dump for 24 hours after my surgery on Friday. :( I have a decent freezer stash, but I hate to use so much of it in one single day. I guess I might add some pumping sessions this week and next to build it back up.</p> <p>I am assuming it is because of the general anesthesia, which I am also totally freaked out about. I've never been put under before and I am a little scared.</p> <p>Just whining, I guess. I am just not looking forward to surgery and now I can't nurse my baby for a full 24 hours afterwards on top of that, which really makes me sad. </p>