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    Ok,I just applied at Target and the manager told me come in the morning for an interview. Hopefully the fact that Im prego doesnt stop him from hiring because I need this job. I said I can work any hours,any days.
    Anyways... I plan on breastfeeding exclusively for 6 months just like I did with Ahrie. But the problem Im scared of is that,like Ahrie,she will refuse a bottle.Luckily,I was still with my husband and I was able to stay home full time. She REFUSED pumped milk in the bottle,as well as pacifiers. And I dont give formula. So do you guys have any tips for her to take the bottle, if I am still working after she's born? I may or may not be living with my husband then (if thats the case I wont have to work,and if I do it will not be as many hours as I anticipate now,being alone.)
    Also,do babies really get nipple confusion and refuse one or the other? I know there are some good nipples out there (bottle nipples guys--come on ) lol Anyway.... which is the best bottle to use to avoid nipple confusion?
    I will be very very dissapointed if she wont take a bottle because Ill have to quit working. I refuse to give formula...unless I medically cant breastfeed. So.... sorry Im not very organized now. Any ideas or tips?
    Ps..I plan on going back to work 10 days after birth,if possible. My rent is so high.
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    Default Re: Moms who breastfeed/work...

    In most "regular" jobs, you cannot go back to work until you get the "medically all clear" from your doctor (meaning that you will usually have to take the 6 weeks off). I don't know what Target's policy is...but you have to find out ASAP (otherwise, they could be sued if you get put on the schedule before the OK and something happens to you).

    As for nipple confusion, I don't really *honestly* believe there is a such thing...I think its really preference. I mean, wouldn't you prefer a nice, soft, warm nipple as opposed to a plastic *kinda-sorta* nipple?

    My friend who has to bottle feed (pumped milk) several times a day uses this bottle/nipple combo. She is very happy with it and her little man seemed to transition really well between the breast and the bottle.

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    Default Re: Moms who breastfeed/work...

    I use the avent bottle system for my son and he likes it the avent nippeles have a very natural shape.

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    It's great to hear you're breastfeeding for at least 6 months. I'm trying to do the same right now - and it isn't always easy. But I think it is so great.

    I had a little freak out with my baby that she wouldn't take it. First she would - I think around 5 weeks or so, I just tried it to get her used to it. And then I thought we were all clear, so I didn't giver her another for a while. That may have been a mistake since then she just wouldn't take it. But I just tried again while she was around 3 and half months I think, and she was just fine. I think it wasn't the nipple as much and just the way I gave it to her. She had already gotten into the putting stuff into her mouth stage -so it didn't really bug her, and then instead of making an issue about it, like holding her like when I breastfeed, and sitting down, and all that, I just held her really upright and facing out and even walked around to get her to start to suck. Then when she started realizing it tasted the same she got into it. Now we have no problem. I guess just keep trying at different time. And if she does take it, make sure to give her one once or twice a week to keep her into it. Definately start before you plan to return to go to work.

    My mom also said you can even give milk in little cups or with spoons. It's messy, but they do sort of lap it up.

    I also use the Avent bottles.

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    Uh, I just realized you said you were going back to work 10 days after you give birth. So, I guess what I said doesn't apply. I think "nipple confusion" is a worry when you give the bottle right away because if they take the bottle, they find the milk comes out so much quicker that going back to the real thing is a little frustrating - especially if you have a slower "let down", so that is the concern with giving the bottle before breastfeeding is well established. But every baby is different and this baby may do great, good luck!

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    They usually recommend waiting 2 weeks (or more, as long as it takes to get breastfeeding fully established, and to get your milk supply up-to-par.) before trying to introduce bottles (or pacifiers) to avoid the nipple confusion. A friend of mine started off breastfeeding, and then gave a bottle after about a week. The baby refused to nurse anymore after that--because as Holiday said, the bottle is much easier for them, they don't have to work as hard to get their bellies full.

    A few days after we got home from the hospital, I had to give Hunter bottles for a couple of days because I was sore and cracked from him not latching-on correctly. Luckily, when I put him back on the breastfeeding, he took to it again and started nursing like a pro (no nipple confusion). Now though, he will not take a bottle. Dan tried to help me out one night a week or so ago because I was so exhausted. He tried to give him a bottle of pumped milk. Hunter refused it. He will only take it "from the tap", which is fine. I stay at home, and I work at home. I have no need to pump or anything. He's also NEVER taken a pacifier. He knows what the real thing is, and that's all he wants.. LOL Dan's amazed at how he quiets down when I'm around or when I take him to nurse.

    Ten days is a little soon to return to work. I can understand that you need the money and all, but it's too soon. You need to give yourself time to heal after delivery, and 10 days is just not enough time.

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    Okay- Let me see where to start, lol. My IRL job is a Certified Breastfeeding Counselor so I think I can help you some. First of all- that is awesome that you are so committed to givng you baby breastmilk. That's one lucky baby you have there.

    Two: The most ideal situation, of course, is to wait as long as possible after birth. Every state is different as to how much disability you can get after birth. With a normal vaginal birth most states will give you 6 weeks off (75% pay) if you've been at your job for at least six months. I would try to wait at least three weeks to go back. Six is better.

    As far as nipple confusion- statistically 40% of babies given bottles in the early weeks will become confused. You just never know if it's going to be YOUR baby. I like the Avent nipples, as well as the Second Nature (I have seen a lot of success with this one recently), and the Evenflo breast nipple as well. No matter what you obviously want ot spend as much time skin to skin (carrying her in a sling maybe?) when you are with the baby and let her nurse on cue (Whenever she looks like she might, lol) so you can keep a good supply even with seperation.

    Tips for getting her to take a bottle: Have someone esle give it to her. (YOu smell liek milk and she knows where it comes from.) Turn her to face out (sitting up and facing out) as opposed to in the usual nursing position. She may realize it's a different means to the same end. Sleep with a blanket and then have the person giving the bottle wear the blanket so it smells like you. THere are lots of ways to get milk into a baby without a bottle. Some people cup feed, syringe feed, even spoon feed. If it were my baby I woudl probably use and SNS (supplemental nursing system). It;s really made for moms with low supply and mom puts milk in a bag and attaches a tube to the bag and her nipple and baby gets milk at the breast even if their isn't much in the breast. For a baby that won't take a bottle you can just tape the tube to a finger and have the baby suck on the finger to get milk. IT sound pretty complicated but it's really not. I actually have an SNS or two l here if you get that desperate.

    check out www.kellymom.com for all kinds of good bf info.

    If you want to PM me feel free. I really love my job and don't mind helping if I can. Good luck! Try to relax. This baby might come right out and have zero problems with breast or bottle!

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    Default Re: Moms who breastfeed/work...

    I breastfed all three of my kids and NONE of them would take pumped milk from a bottle. I tried every bottle/nipple combo out there. I think for some kids it's the actual taste/smell of the nipple that they don't like.

    On the other hand I have a friend who pumped breastmilk so she could work and her kid took to it like a duck to water.



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    These are all good ideas....Ill try and find the best nipples I can...Avent,right? Thanks all!
    Also...Target doesnt really wanna hire me since Im prego. So it looks like I WILL be breastfeeding only, if Im not working. Ill prob. be living with my husband by then anyways. But just in case, his is really good info. Thank you.

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