Many new moms wonder if using a breast pump is okay...it does seem like cheating doesn't it? Are breast pumps only meant to be used if you have inverted nipples? Or if you have some other "problems"? Or can it be used by moms who are successfully breastfeeding without any issues as well?
The answer is: Using a breast pump is perfectly fine. For all mothers. Including those that are able to breastfeed directly from the breast.
Originally breast pumps or 'breast milk pumping machines' were designed for those mothers who had difficulty producing enough milk for their babies - using a breast pump helped them naturally increase the volume of milk that they were able to produce. But nowadays breast pumps are used by every kind of mother because it allows her the freedom to offer breast milk to her baby, even when she is away.
We are here to tell you that breast milk in any form (directly from the breast or collected via a breast pump) is highly beneficial for your baby...so it is worth learning about the benefits of using breast pumps.
One of the biggest advantage of using a breast pump is it will allow your partner to do some of the night feeds and it also means you can get some of your independence back.
You can leave your little one with your partner or caretaker while you go out for lunch with friends, and you won’t need to worry about the baby going hungry, or resorting to formula feed.
If you are a working mamma, you can pump your breast milk while at work and take it back home with you. Not only will this allow you to maintain your supply of milk (remember, the more the milk is emptied from the breast, the more volume of milk is produced by the breast), it will also help relieve engorgement in your breasts.
Using a breast pump is a great way to ensure that your little one still gets all the benefits of breast milk, without direct breastfeeding. So go ahead mommy, choose what ever method works best for you & your baby.
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