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Support can make all the difference for those choosing to exclusively pump breast milk. If you have a question, jump in and let our resident moms offer comfort and reassurance. If you have urgent medical questions about your health and that of your baby, please speak to your healthcare provider.

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Roll Calls & Introductions
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Intro/?s for ladies who EP'd from birth chi_matilda 8 new  Nov-6 
November Roll Call! cl-disneylvr2004 19 new  Nov-6 
Hello I'm new here nomadsma 1 new  Nov-6 
Member Icon cutting pumps and nervous about supply  ep4taylor 5 new  Nov-6 
EP'ing MOTW - melissa_and_co (11/02) contains an attachment cl-disneylvr2004 8 new  Nov-5 
The story of us- me and Julia! sdmamma816 1 new  Nov-5 
Member Icon Melissa, oh Melissa... crystal626 2 new  Nov-5 
Pumping and nursing? tannersmommy11101 5 new  Nov-5 
i'm back! joee_t 10 new  Nov-4 
Member Icon new here with questions dylanscottsmommy 3 new  Nov-3 
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Milk Handling
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Breastmilk Yogurt Recipe? joaos_mom 1 new  8:45 am 
pump parts mcbinny 5 new  Nov-6 
freezer rec? marge234 2 new  Nov-6 
Member Icon snowy milk? marge234 1 new  Nov-6 
how to keep milk frozen on a plane jay145 3 new  Nov-5 
Dropping pump at 12 weeks LVP bl_proudmama 5 new  Nov-5 
what do you do with your leftovers? mcbinny 6 new  Nov-5 
why is milk going sour highlandlassi 4 new  Nov-5 
Member Icon freezer bag leaks/how to defrost marge234 2 new  Nov-3 
Blood in milk every day now taken516 3 new  Nov-3 
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Supply Issues
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Taking Domperidone, still having issues anov04 1 new  Nov-6 
milk flow after nursing? lvajs 1 new  Nov-6 
Member Icon Need input right away! taken516 10 new  Nov-6 
Domperidone for Sale mom_nicole195 1 new  Nov-5 
Sick and lost 7oz overnight! justcan05 3 new  Nov-5 
Member Icon Your experiences with Dom? unicorn21 18 new  Nov-4 
Member Icon ?s for those who supplement w/ formula mybabysmomma 16 new  Nov-3 
Member Icon AF/spotting and blockages? unicorn21 2 new  Nov-2 
Member Icon Increase supply diminished by cycles  freyasmum 2 new  Nov-1 
Engorgement and decrease marksbabygirls 2 new  Oct-29 
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Baby & Mommy Issues
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Need Help! Thrush ginastitz 9 new  Nov-6 
Blood clot and referral to specialist contains an attachment mrssbear 3 new of 23  Nov-4 
H1N1 info from my pediatrician julyalexmom 5 new  Nov-3 
H1N1 Vaccine  jay145 13 new  Nov-3 
gassy baby - pump and dump? cindylouwho962 3 new  Nov-1 
Member Icon Do I really need to do that? aj_hughes 5 new  Oct-31 
Member Icon PLEASE HELP! Serious pain! aj_hughes 5 new  Oct-31 
Anyone else have "snackers"? mom_lmb2007 6 new  Oct-25 
Pumping Pain madibella 9 new  Oct-24 
Shots ginastitz 6 new  Oct-21 
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General FAQ's
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has anyone tried BF'ing after EP'ing? mcbinny 3 new  9:45 am 
Suggestions for a 4x schedule? mom_lmb2007 3 new  7:31 am 
Avent Manual - Need Advice joaos_mom 1 new  3:28 am 
frozen milk smells different? mcbinny 2 new  Nov-6 
What is your daily schedule like? turtlegirl203 17 new  Nov-5 
Member Icon Recommendations for Manual Pump? phlbear 5 new  Nov-4 
Member Icon PISA vs Freestyle vs Symphony? marge234 9 new  Nov-3 
Member Icon Breast numbness after pumping? xotrinkettexo 2 new  Nov-3 
Member Icon Anyone want some milk storage bags? unicorn21 2 new  Nov-2 
Research on "Breastfeeding failure"? lmc2132 2 new  Nov-2 
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Beginner EPers: 0 to 3 months
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Member Icon Milk protein issues? Advice, please! willowkim94 1 new  5:28 am 
Need Advise - 7 weeks Eating/Supply spendsitwell 9 new  12:12 am 
uneven ubergeekmama 3 new  Nov-6 
anyone with dom exerience? highlandlassi 5 new  Nov-6 
pumping schedules ubergeekmama 3 new  Nov-5 
Member Icon Dried milk coats nipples. Clean or not? lmc2132 5 new  Nov-3 
Member Icon Confused about breastshield size  xotrinkettexo 14 new  Nov-2 
Member Icon when can I start pumping less? crunchymom2b 8 new  Oct-29 
HVPs - safe to go to 4x at 9weeks pp? mom_lmb2007 5 new  Oct-28 
Member Icon Going back to work and dropping a pumpin minnielots 2 new  Oct-28 
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Comfy EPers: 3 to 6 months
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Member Icon Help! I'm in pain nomadsma 2 new  4:42 am 
Scoots down a section! baisleac 4 new  Nov-5 
Member Icon Speed and Vacuum culmer2009 5 new  Oct-31 
Pumping and Periods? sophiesmom62609 3 new  Oct-30 
Member Icon 3 month growth spurt? baisleac 3 new  Oct-27 
No support smc2008 8 new  Oct-22 
Worn down and burnt out mommy2bandc 7 new  Oct-22 
Member Icon The coutdown is on... unicorn21 2 new  Oct-19 
need some encouragment metalchick1000 4 new  Oct-19 
When to drop to 4 pumps? jenhopedurst 2 new  Oct-15 
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Pro EPers: 6 to 12+ months
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Excited!!!!! smc2008 3 new  Nov-6 
Member Icon reflux and clogs lyndyxu 9 new  Nov-5 
Is my supply basically gone? jenstwins08 2 new  Nov-4 
8 months and need encouragement  contains an attachment lorien145th 4 new  Nov-1 
mastitis + flu = disaster joycete 5 new  Oct-22 
Celebrate with me! Thanks so much! lauralynne44 6 new  Oct-22 
How long did you last @ 1x? rtandon 5 new of 9  Oct-22 
how many oz?? (8 month old) lukynsmommy 5 new  Oct-18 
Member Icon Almost 8 months and dropped too soon sophialm 5  Oct-5 
Member Icon Drinking less than 20 oz! joycete 32  Oct-4 
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Rants, Raves & Brags
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How many pounds.... ? lyndyxu 12 new  Nov-6 
9 mos and thinking of weaning joycete 6 new  Nov-5 
Member Icon Five months today! unicorn21 7 new  Nov-5 
What a year!! michellejf 5 new  Nov-2 
My baby on TV Tonight Being Erica contains an attachment chelsey2009 15 new  Oct-24 
Member Icon We Did It - 2 Years mom2bmlover 14 new  Oct-18 
Member Icon 2010 Breastfeeding Calendar la_leche_machine 2  Sep-28 
New EP'ing Blinkies!!  cl-disneylvr2004 10  Sep-25 
Member Icon EP'ing Pride - Board/Post Blinkies Here! cl-disneylvr2004 24  Sep-25 
Bwahahahaha (Picture) baisleac 2  Sep-18 
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Weaning & Retired EP'ers
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About to wean mom_nicole195 5 new  Nov-6 
Member Icon Which pump to drop? kjschoolfield 3 new  Nov-6 
Member Icon Going to 2x/day...YIKES! glizzit 5 new  Nov-6 
Q about weaning and boob size rtandon 5 new  Nov-6 
Member Icon How much do you get at 1x a day? unicorn21 4 new  Oct-31 
Can't decide to wean or not lvhkitty 5 new of 19  Oct-25 
It's a good thing I haven't dried up crystal626 5 new  Oct-24 
HUTH-8 months...my thoughts and comments crystal626 6 new  Oct-22 
Member Icon Feeling Guilty About Weaning mwhite007 4 new  Oct-21 
HUTH!!! rtandon 4 new  Oct-19 
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Life Beyond the Horns
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Member Icon Show off your Halloween pics here!! contains an attachment crystal626 3 new  Nov-5 
Member Icon POTW (10/02) - Halloween Fun! cl-disneylvr2004 3 new  Nov-3 
Member Icon Preggo's Check-In! cl-disneylvr2004 11 new  Nov-3 
Member Icon Who's In Charge at Home? cmkristy 1 new  Oct-20 
Member Icon OMG ! Shush!!! #2 on Board  shijin13 17  Oct-2 
Member Icon Your family and your horoscope cmkristy 1  Oct-1 
Member Icon Its a Girl! adelaidesmom 9  Sep-25 
Member Icon Almost Time! cl-disneylvr2004 6  Sep-15 
So??? crazycatlady1 2  Sep-11 
Member Icon Holy Crap, I'm Preggo!! liz_momtotyler 3  Sep-4 
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