Why You Need a Breast Pump - AmedaBaby.com

There are a variety of reasons women choose to use breast pumps, including:

* Mother and baby are separated at feeding times (mothers who work outside of the home.)

* Baby has difficulty latching onto the nipple due to engorgement. Pumping decreases discomfort due to engorgement and helps soften the nipple and areola.

* Baby has trouble breastfeeding due to flat or inverted nipples. Pumping for a few minutes helps draw them out.

* Baby is premature or too ill to breastfeed. If your baby becomes too ill to breastfeed, seek counsel from your licensed medical practitioner.

* Mother needs to increase her milk supply.