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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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Member Icon hello and a fenugreek questions wawa704 3 new  6:08 pm 
Is the Freestyle worth the money? jescny 5 new  4:49 pm 
Member Icon ? about pumping momto3boys09 1 new  2:18 pm 
Member Icon Efficient cleaning of pump parts? wawa704 5 new  11:48 am 
My story, blogged lmc2132 1 new  9:08 am 
Hello contains an attachment mysticpied 2 new  Feb-8 
does eping compromise bonding with baby? milkfountain 6 new  Feb-8 
Reintroduction-Back Again!  adelaidesmom 7 new  Feb-7 
Member Icon Need Honest, Knowledgeable Advice – Lipa californiajulie 2 new  Feb-6 
Member Icon At what point did you decide to EP? emeless 12 new  Feb-6 
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Milk Handling
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AVP & road trip - fridge or no fridge? melissa_and_co 4 new  11:50 am 
Member Icon when should i start freezing my milk??!! shamrocks122209 3 new  Feb-4 
Frozen milk smells like VOMIT...HELP!!! lukynsmommy 3 new  Feb-2 
how long can thawed milk sit out? mcbinny 4 new  Jan-30 
Member Icon Breast Milk for Haiti cmkristy 1 new  Jan-28 
Milk from Fridge angfento 2 new  Jan-28 
Building a Freezer Stash mom_to_corin 1 new  Jan-24 
Mixing milk squiccitrips 4 new  Jan-23 
Member Icon When to use frozen milk? huntersmom8109 6  Jan-7 
Member Icon To Buy a Freezer or not? Donate or not? fenderberry 4  Jan-6 
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Supply Issues
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Drop in supply,wtf? oben_geklopft 2 new  Feb-8 
Member Icon Heavily lopsided! danskdine 1 new of 4  Feb-6 
lopsided, size A and C cups milkfountain 1 new  Feb-6 
Member Icon When should I start freezing my milk??? shamrocks122209 3 new  Feb-3 
Member Icon Help me my let down.... vsmom2009 2 new  Feb-1 
low milk supply mom_bvlg 4 new  Jan-30 
sup with formula squiccitrips 2 new  Jan-28 
what is going on with my supply?! mcbinny 3 new  Jan-27 
Member Icon How are people getting over 30 oz a day? sweezey2009 5 new  Jan-27 
Too late to increase supply at 13 weeks? tvvinmama 4 new  Jan-25 
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Baby & Mommy Issues
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mini pill squiccitrips 6 new  11:54 am 
9.5 month-old lyndyxu 2 new  Feb-8 
For those who sup with formula squiccitrips 5 new  Feb-7 
Sticky gas and no poop squiccitrips 2 new  Feb-5 
Teething; won't eat or drink! HELP! averyjoysmommy 4 new  Feb-2 
Member Icon Please help me with my clogged ducts! ande1058 7 new  Feb-1 
bed time ubergeekmama 9 new  Jan-30 
baby drinking too much milk? razorbackmama 8 new  Jan-29 
So sad lyndyxu 8 new  Jan-26 
Member Icon uh oh, stomach virus.... hopediva12 3 new  Jan-21 
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General FAQ's
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Member Icon EPing and Returning of Period duedatefeb2010 11 new  Feb-7 
Unequal Output? vtmtbkr 7 new  Feb-5 
Those with both Freestyle and PISA lrlt2000 4 new  Feb-3 
Member Icon why does the milk come out SO SLOWLY? rqb-va 5 new  Jan-31 
Hands free bras tigerbaby2009 2 new  Jan-28 
Where is the best place to buy a pump? rqb-va 10 new  Jan-28 
how to clean tubes cll4077 3 new  Jan-28 
Nursing bra suggestions? mommy2sofia 4 new  Jan-25 
Member Icon returning to work-need different pump? rqb-va 6 new  Jan-20 
Member Icon PISA model question lrlt2000 6 new  Jan-20 
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Beginner EPers: 0 to 3 months
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Increased milk by dropping pumps?? mkford27 5 new  Feb-8 
Which is more important? # of pumps or  emeless 4 new  Feb-6 
Breast pumps & LCs tax deductible? rqb-va 5 new  Feb-2 
Member Icon Lowering # of pumps. Bad idea? ande1058 4 new  Jan-30 
Re-introducing the breast? help laurx729x 4 new of 10  Jan-26 
Want to quit! snuffy1680 6 new of 11  Jan-24 
Member Icon power pump for the newbie leighanne2010 2 new  Jan-16 
Question about number of pumps mkford27 2 new  Jan-13 
Painful letdown? oben_geklopft 3  Jan-2 
soft fit and comfort breastshields kinsley09 5  Dec-30 
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Comfy EPers: 3 to 6 months
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W&P schedule js_23 4 new  10:25 am 
Member Icon My breastpump just died........again hopediva12 5 new  Feb-7 
making it thru the night not pumping? angfento 3 new  Jan-29 
Going from 3x to 2x and freezer stash mom_lmb2007 2 new  Jan-29 
New Daycare Routine?? sawyersmom11 2 new  Jan-29 
5 Months of EP now! mb13579 3 new  Jan-26 
Member Icon Going away for 2 weeks Need Tips! nomadsma 5 new  Jan-24 
Amount per Bottle bandmmeisner 7 new  Jan-23 
Member Icon Did I do it right?  hopediva12 3 new  Jan-21 
Question about ounces produced cll4077 13 new  Jan-15 
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Pro EPers: 6 to 12+ months
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1x: AM or PM? melissa_and_co 4 new  Feb-5 
Toddler formula or cow's milk? joycete 7 new  Jan-31 
Member Icon Need tips going to 3 times from 4 nomadsma 10 new  Jan-31 
6 months of EPing... averyjoysmommy 3 new  Jan-30 
Member Icon How do I stop pumping? rhettbellasmom 6 new  Jan-25 
Frustrating 9 month old taken516 6 new  Jan-20 
Finally -Down to 3! jas1124 3 new of 7  Jan-17 
Member Icon Did you wait till 12m for cow's milk?? epjohnpatrick 2 new  Jan-13 
Not fully emptying? melissa_and_co 4 new  Jan-13 
Member Icon When to drop pumps? sheepyberry 6  Jan-8 
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Rants, Raves & Brags
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EP Benefits! vtmtbkr 4 new  2:34 pm 
Member Icon 1 year tomorrow! joycete 5 new  Feb-8 
Not happy with my freestyle pump! rqb-va 8 new  Feb-6 
Weight loss check-in 02_05 turtlegirl203 2 new  Feb-5 
Broke the 30 oz. mark yesterday!! vtmtbkr 3 new  Feb-2 
Weight loss check-in 01_29 turtlegirl203 3 new  Jan-30 
Medela Customer Service - Canada cl-disneylvr2004 4 new  Jan-27 
Weight loss check in 01_22 turtlegirl203 3 new  Jan-23 
Join our weight loss check-in! turtlegirl203 6 new  Jan-21 
Fired for pumping:Boycott Totes/Isotoner lmc2132 2  Jan-8 
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Weaning & Retired EP'ers
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weaing ? squiccitrips 1 new  5:02 pm 
Member Icon Body after HUTH? lavariel 10 new  Feb-6 
Finally HUTH! jas1124 2 new  Feb-4 
I've HUTH! No more dairy-free! Party!!! mommy2bandc 5 new  Jan-30 
Weaning Blues sueeeus 1 new of 7  Jan-22 
Having trouble stopping number7fan 2 new  Jan-20 
Mixed emotions while weaning? melissa_and_co 6 new  Jan-19 
Member Icon Painful lumps after HUTH, what to do? ladybugg1974 3 new  Jan-16 
I've HUTH mama2katienowen 2 new  Jan-14 
Tips on stopping vstreet3 3 new  Jan-14 
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Life Beyond the Horns
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Member Icon Preggo's Check-In! cl-disneylvr2004 5 new of 21  Feb-5 
Need help navigating boards kristiepdx 3 new  Feb-1 
Anyone cloth Diapering - Envibums chelsey2009 9 new  Jan-17 
What is Your Fav Holiday Tradition? cl-disneylvr2004 2  Dec-15 
Holiday Photo Shoot! baisleac 9  Dec-13 
Knitted hats and more from my "step mom" contains an attachment melissa_and_co 1  Nov-16 
Showing off LO and Mad Photo skilz :D baisleac 5  Nov-16 
Member Icon What Is This Folder For? cl-disneylvr2004 1  Nov-13 
Member Icon Show off your Halloween pics here!! contains an attachment crystal626 3  Nov-5 
Member Icon POTW (10/02) - Halloween Fun! cl-disneylvr2004 3  Nov-3 
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3000 tons EVERY day - YIKES! cl-wewish4baby 1 new  Jan-14 
Member Icon Sweet & Spicy Holiday Treats cl-bostonsteve 1  Dec-6 
Member Icon Are you brave enough? cl-witch_power 1  Nov-12 
Member Icon Do you dare to lick it? cl-tulip4u2002 1  Nov-12 
Member Icon Calling All Christian Families cl-chickofgrace 1  Nov-1 
Have you decided to Bottle Feed? cl-mtlchick25 2  Oct-13 
testing pic epaslongaspossible 6  Sep-27 
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