Exclusively Pumping Breast Milk:
Why Women Do It
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The strongest reason women
choose to breast pump only
Yet, even though the hope of exclusive breast feeding may still remain when a woman starts to pump, many women do get to a point where they no longer attempt to breast feed. Many struggle with the emotions they feel as a result of not breast feeding and not having the breast feeding relationship they thought they would have with their baby. For many, the strong emotions felt when they do not see success breast feeding are too difficult to continue reliving over and over again. The disappointment and frustration often prove to be difficult to cope with on a continuing basis and as a result the decision to exclusively pump is made. Working with a lactation consultant during these first few weeks of pumping is extremely important if a transition to exclusive breast feeding is desired and an important time for lactation consultants to maintain close contact with women in order to assist them to breast feed successfully.
Perhaps the strongest motivating factor for exclusively pumping is the strong belief that breast milk is the best way of nourishing a baby. Most women who exclusively pump do not feel that formula is an option; it is something they would prefer not to feed their babies. Therefore, when they are confronted with difficulties breast feeding (or the inability to breast feed), and are unable to resolve the situation, they turn to what is often in their minds, the only option available to them. If the women who exclusively pump did not have this as an option, their babies would most likely be switched to formula.
Exclusively pumping is a viable alternative to formula feeding. Knowledge is key, however. A breast pump will not initiate or maintain a milk supply in the same manner as a baby. Women who have been able to exclusively pump long-term tend to follow a similar set of guidelines. Support and accurate information are extremely important indicators of success for women who are exclusively pumping.
While breast feeding is undoubtedly the best method of feeding a baby, the fact remains that certain circumstances make breastfeeding difficult, and, sometimes, women decide to bottle feed. The reasons for this decision and the emotions that surround the decision are varied, but in all cases, exclusively pumping can ensure that it is breast milk in the bottle instead of formula and provide more babies with the best start possible in life.
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Copyright Stephanie Casemore, 2004
Stephanie Casemore is the author of Exclusively Pumping Breast Milk: A Guide to Providing Expressed Breast Milk for Your Baby. She exclusively pumped for one year for her son who was born nine weeks premature. Casemore also maintains her website,
ExclusivelyPumping.com which is a resource site dedicated solely to the needs of women who are exclusively pumping breast milk. She is currently working to share with women the option of exclusively pumping as an alternative to formula feeding when breastfeeding has not been possible or has not worked out as expected.
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