Breast milk pumping ladies

Hi ladies,

Those who are pumping milk, can you please let me know how are you storing milk? Last time I had more supply of milk and our hospital gave plenty of small bottles in which I stored milk and filled up my freezer. So, just thought to check if you got bottles in bulk from hospital or from shops?

If shops, where to buy ?

Usually, 4-5 we can buy in babies r us as they ll be expensive ( Medela).. Can you please throw some thoughts on this?

I got free plastic covers to storing milk .. But I don't like to use them.. As thawing milk and all won't be easy with plastic bags like bottles..

 

Great to hear that JGVR. So, where did you buy them in USA? are they re-usable or we need to dispose them?

Yeah, I feel that plastic bags are cheaper and easy to use when compared to bottles.

 

Oh.. good to hear Laks..

Between, I will be using Ameda breast pump. So, you mean to say you directly pump the milk into the plastic bag and store them?

 

Sure Shruti. I will.

Laks,
I've got Ameda breast pumo (insurance covered). So, I made need to use Ameda bottles while pumping and I may need to transfer it to other bottles or bags.

I got 2 bottles from enfamil to store breast milk (2oz bottles). When I called them up, they said 12 bottles cost $15 (2oz each).. Am just thinking whether to go for 2oz bottles or bags. I think bags are also expensive right.

I may have to start work after 8 weeks or so (post delivery) so I may really need to think of options.

Thanks a lot for your feedback. I'll wait for other ladies updates on this.