Medela For Nursing Moms
I was intrigued and excited to learn that adoptive moms can breastfeed their babies. I enjoyed breastfeeding my children, and I used Medela products every step of the way.
So when a friend began pursuing the adoption of a newborn baby with plans to nurse him, I introduced her to the magic of Medela!
Medela generously donated a breastpump and supplemental nursing system to an adoptive nursing mom as part of our adoption celebration.
The supplemental nursing system was “first developed to help adoptive mothers induce 
lactation by feeding their babies at the breast to trigger hormonal changes that enhance milk production,” and is also useful for any mom with a low milk supply.
The “SNS” allows moms to supplement feedings with formula while baby is on the breast!
The supplemental nursing system is BPA and DEHP free, so moms can rest easy!
Using an electric breast pump also helps adoptive moms to stimulate milk production.
Medela breast pumps are the gold standard in my experience!
I used the Pump In Style Advanced when Jojo was a baby and I was still teaching part time.
Pumping isn’t on my list of fun things to do, but the Pump In Style Advanced is a double pump and well designed, so my pumping sessions were quick and painless.
The Medela Pump In Style Advanced employs 2-Phase Expression, which is a high-tech way for the breast pump to mimic a baby’s natural nursing pattern, so the process is gentle and as efficient as possible.
Medela’s Pump In Style Advanced is an excellent choice for daily use.
Nursing can be a great experience, but many moms have a rough start. I experienced difficulties and pain while nursing Jojo as a newborn, and I absolutely couldn’t not have survived without Tender Care Lanolin.
During those times when you are tender, red, raw, or experiencing dry, cracked nipples, reach for the soothing magic of Tender Care Lanolin!
My tube has lasted for years and years; a little goes a long way. It has been called “liquid gold” because of it’s soothing properties to moms in need.
I was maybe a bit traumatised by the pain I experienced as a new nursing mom; I carried the Tender Care Lanolin in my toiletry bag everywhere I went for at least two years straight, in the fear that I would be away from home and suddenly have a desperate need for it!
I definitely feel duty-bound to tell moms-to-be that they should have a tube of Tender Care Lanolin at the ready when they begin their nursing journey!
The lanolin is natural and 100% safe for mom and baby. You do not need to wash it away before nursing.
Medela has so many great products for feeding. I was happy and relieved to learn that Medela’s bottles are BPA-free, and have been long before the BPA scare last spring! Baby Deeds was only 5-months-old at the time, so this Mama was obsessive with the BPA research!
Besides generously donating their high-quality products to an adoptive family, Medela is also giving away a Glass Breastmilk Bottle Set to one Mom Most Traveled reader!
Medela’s Glass Breastmilk Bottles are Bisphenol A-free, and designed to retain breastmilk’s beneficial properties.
Medela’s 8-ounce glass bottle set includes two 8-ounce glass bottles, two medium-flow silicone nipples, two two-piece lids, two nipple caps and one Micro-Steam Bag.
The glass 4-ounce set includes two 4-ounce glass bottles, two slow-flow silicone nipples, two two-piece lids, two nipple caps and one Micro-Steam Bag. Together, these items give moms everything they need to easily collect, store and feed breastmilk to their babies. Medela glass bottles are dishwasher-safe, microwave safe and recyclable.
To enter for your chance to win a Glass Breastmilk Bottle Set from Medela, visit the Medela website and comment here telling me a Medela product you would love to have OR one that you already have and love!
One winner will be selected at random.
This giveaway is open to US residents.
This contest will close on January 30, 12 midnight CST.
*Congrats to Kathy Pease!*
Thank you to Sweeties Sweeps for listing my blog giveaway!
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20 January 2009, 7:00 pm
I used the SNS system when I was trying to breastfeed my twins. I also really liked the convenience of the Quick Clean Micro-Steam Bags. I ended up using them a lot.
21 January 2009, 12:43 am
I used this SNS system along with a hospital grade pump while nursing my first adoptive son Andrew. It was a painful loving journey. Although I had to use this system the whole time I nursed him….it was a wonderful bonding experience for an Adoptive Mother to have with her child! It is an amazing product!!
21 January 2009, 1:01 am
The Freestyle looks so tiny and convenient! I would love to try it too.
21 January 2009, 3:17 pm
I used a hospital grade medela with my first b/c we got off to a slow start w/him in NICU and going back to the hospital. It was really great. The SNS would have been helpful, too…hopefully, when #2 comes in a few weeks we’ll get off to an easier start.
21 January 2009, 4:37 pm
I used the Pump In Style for months with my first baby. I loved it!
21 January 2009, 4:38 pm
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21 January 2009, 4:39 pm
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21 January 2009, 4:40 pm
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21 January 2009, 7:32 pm
I have the Pump in Style breast pump and I love it. i did not know they made glass bottles.
21 January 2009, 11:26 pm
the Quick Clean Micro-Steam Bags
22 January 2009, 2:34 am
Wow, I had no idea that was possible! amazing. I looooved the Harmony pump I rented when Jasper was in NICU. Strong and mighty!
22 January 2009, 7:21 am
I love the quicksteam cleaning bags, I wanted to buy them with my 1st son, never got around to it - should have!
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22 January 2009, 3:47 pm
glass bottles, o not sure about that once they can handle them.
22 January 2009, 9:30 pm
We use a different pump, but I do like the looks of the Pump In Style and I can always use more glass bottles! Thanks!
22 January 2009, 10:04 pm
I think the pump in style looks great!
23 January 2009, 12:17 am
I used the pump in style and the steam bags and they were both awesome! I wish these glass bottles had come out 18 months ago when I first started pumping! I used the medela bottles that were compatible with the pump. Convenient, but not BPA free and in light of the BPA scares, I would LOVE to have the glass bottles for baby no. 2 — who *hopefully* will be on the way soon
23 January 2009, 12:21 am
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23 January 2009, 1:07 am
I need a new pump for my next baby and I have my eye on the Freestyle Breastpump
Model: 67060
23 January 2009, 1:51 am
I would love to have the Postpartum Support Belt. Thanks for the giveaway!
23 January 2009, 1:52 am
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23 January 2009, 1:53 am
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23 January 2009, 1:54 am
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23 January 2009, 2:55 pm
Hopefully I will be able to buy the Pump In Style Advanced Breastpump Backpack 2008 for my expecting sister.
24 January 2009, 10:37 pm
I think the breastpump backpack is a great idea
25 January 2009, 12:15 am
I’m hoping to get the Medela Pump in style when our baby arrives
25 January 2009, 2:46 am
I had to comment and say that I’m glad that Medela makes glass bottles now. We use their plastic BPA-free ones and are pleased with their products. I have one of their breast pumps, and although the tubing has some issues, the pump itself works well and I’ve used it nearly every day for the last 9 months. I like that these bottles hold 8 oz, rather than the 6 oz the plastic ones do. I’d love to win these for a friend who is due.
25 January 2009, 2:46 am
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25 January 2009, 10:02 pm
When I was breastfeeding I had the Pump In Style Advanced Breastpump Backpack 2008 and I like it very much. (waterprincess812@aol.com)
25 January 2009, 10:03 pm
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25 January 2009, 10:04 pm
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26 January 2009, 1:26 am
I’d love to try the Swing Breastpump.
26 January 2009, 1:44 am
I’d love the Medela pump.
26 January 2009, 3:27 am
I would love and plan to get the Medela Pump in Style breastpump. I’ve heard such great thigns about it!
26 January 2009, 9:41 pm
Postpartum Support Belt
27 January 2009, 7:19 am
I didn’t succeed with breastfeeding my daughter, but feel sure if I had had the Medela breast pump we would have suceeded.
27 January 2009, 7:19 am
My niece says a good electric breast pump is on her wish list.
27 January 2009, 6:22 pm
That looks like it would be perfect for the wife.
27 January 2009, 8:48 pm
the Quick Clean Micro-Steam Bags
28 January 2009, 7:02 am
I’d like to have the white sleep bra
28 January 2009, 4:35 pm
I have a lot of their products! I have the PIS advanced, all of their bras and the storage bags. I love their underwire nursing bra. It is really hard to find one that doesn’t cause plugged ducts and with the nursing breasts it is nice to get some support! Particularly at work.
28 January 2009, 4:40 pm
I have always wanted to have my own baby scale. May seem weird, but I just have. (-: Anything I have ever had from Medela I have really liked.
28 January 2009, 4:49 pm
I would say that medela has some “comfort bras” that look like heaven right now! hehe.. Thanks for the giveaway!
28 January 2009, 5:13 pm
I LOVE my medela breast pump!
28 January 2009, 5:38 pm
i used the sns system when i was having breast feeding issues and it saved us! it was such a frustrating time involving lots of tears, but we hung in there…
i also love my medela pump in style.
i used their plastic bottles, but would love to have the glass ones for the next baby. we are making the switch from plastic to glass all around!
28 January 2009, 6:05 pm
the glass bottles are something I think are great
28 January 2009, 6:10 pm
I have a Pump in Style electric breatpump, and it is awesome, and was worth every cent.
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28 January 2009, 7:06 pm
I already have the advanced pump in style backpack AND the Harmony manual pump. I love them both! Medela is the only way to go with pumps IMO! thanks for the giveaway!
28 January 2009, 7:08 pm
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28 January 2009, 7:09 pm
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28 January 2009, 8:22 pm
I had an old Medela from a friend for my first son (it was 8-10 years old, and still worked), but it died near the end of my breastfeeding, so I bought this one: http://www.medelabreastfeedingus.com/products/breast-pumps/351/pump-in-style-advanced-breastpump-backpack-2008
and am really excited to use it with my next son. It’s really the only big thing I’ve bought for him since I got pregnant. So, I’d love to have the bottles.
28 January 2009, 8:40 pm
I have their pump in style and brought it to work with me. Quiet and effective.
28 January 2009, 9:30 pm
I would love a Pump in Style!! I was about to buy one yesterday but am holding off until my babies are here.
28 January 2009, 10:52 pm
I love the swing breast pump! It excites me to think about breast feeding my next little one with products like these available. What an awesome gift!
28 January 2009, 11:59 pm
I love the Pump in Style. It works great even for me who had issues.
29 January 2009, 2:33 am
I would love love love to have the Pump In style for when my new little one arrives in May~
29 January 2009, 3:14 am
I have the Medela pump in style and also their breast pads. I love them!
29 January 2009, 3:56 am
i like their storage bags
29 January 2009, 4:47 am
I would love the Pump n’ Style!
Thanks for offering it!
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29 January 2009, 5:26 am
I’d really like a symphony pump!!! But the bottles would be great too
29 January 2009, 6:27 am
I’ve used the medela pump from the hospital and would love to have my own for my next due in July.
29 January 2009, 5:14 pm
I used the Medela plastic breastmilk collection containers when I was pumping for my triplets (while they were in the NICU). I loved that the nipples from the hospital would screw right onto the bottles.
Thank you so much for the giveaway! My sister in law is going to begin breastfeeding soon and the glass bottles would be perfect for her!
29 January 2009, 6:17 pm
With a new baby on the way, I’d love to have the Pump in style.
29 January 2009, 7:36 pm
I have a small Medela pump I used last time but I am just so intrigued by the new Freestyle hands-free (!) pump. I wish the price wasn’t quite so steep. Thanks for the chance to win the baby bottles!
29 January 2009, 9:31 pm
i LOVE my pump in style double breast pump, it’s perfect for me and my newborn!
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29 January 2009, 10:06 pm
I like the maternity support belt…I could really use it right now..due in two months!
29 January 2009, 11:14 pm
i have always wanted one of their double electric pumps! What a great prize! Thanks for sharing.
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30 January 2009, 1:08 am
The Breastpump Backpack sounds like a fantastic idea.
30 January 2009, 1:36 am
I have a little one on the way and the freestyle pump looks like it could come in handy.
30 January 2009, 3:14 am
I love the Freestyle because it is so tiny! Thanks for a great giveaway
30 January 2009, 3:28 am
I have the original Pump in Style - but I’m hoping to upgrade to the advanced this year with baby #3. I love nursing - but pumping isn’t easy and I could use the extra help to get all the milk I can!
30 January 2009, 3:30 am
I like the NursingStool in white.
30 January 2009, 6:01 am
I have never seen a Nursing Stool before but it sounds great!
30 January 2009, 6:51 am
Medela’s are the best around. I’ve used the freestyle and loved it.
30 January 2009, 2:33 pm
I have the medela Pump in Style and it has made it through 3 babies!
30 January 2009, 9:42 pm
id love the Seamless Softcup Bras (Black)
30 January 2009, 9:43 pm
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30 January 2009, 10:02 pm
I have the harmony breastpump and love it!
30 January 2009, 10:06 pm
I’m pregnant with my first, and already needing to sleep in a bra (new for me!
) I think the Sleep Bra looks so nice and comfy! Thanks so much for the giveaway!
30 January 2009, 10:24 pm
I would love to have the swing breastpump.
30 January 2009, 10:50 pm
Seamless Underwire Maternity Nursing Bra (Black)
30 January 2009, 10:51 pm
I love the double electric breast pumps.
30 January 2009, 11:21 pm
I already ordered a pump but would really love the Breastmilk Feeding & Storage Set to go with it. Thanks!
30 January 2009, 11:54 pm
we have the medela pump in style advance and LOVE it… great products.
31 January 2009, 12:04 am
I would love to get the double electric breast pump. =) I would love to win! Thanks for the giveaway!
31 January 2009, 3:45 am
I’d love the pump in style.
31 January 2009, 3:46 am
I’d love to try Tender Care Lanolin.
31 January 2009, 5:30 am
The NursingStool in Oak looks magical! : )))
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31 January 2009, 5:46 am
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31 January 2009, 5:55 am
The Medela Pump in style looks good.
31 January 2009, 10:40 am
I would love to have the White Nursing Stool!
31 January 2009, 10:44 am
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01 February 2009, 2:36 am
This is really a great idea!
02 February 2009, 4:19 pm
I have a Medela Pump in Style and I love it! I would love to win these bottles too!
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