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Breast Pumps: Medela Pump In Style Advanced starter vs. Ameda Purely Yours

Envy1328Envy1328 member
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I am a first time mom and my insurance company will cover either of the above breast pumps at 100% due to the new women's health care reform laws. I have been reviewing the models online and can't find any concrete information as to which pump may be better. I want to exclusively breast feed for the first 6-12 months and work from home. I will unfortunately be having to send our child to daycare, so will need to pump during the day while I work. Is one model better than the other? Has anyone tried both models and if so, which do you prefer? I really appreciate any help you can offer. Thanks in advance ladies!!
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Re: Breast Pumps: Medela Pump In Style Advanced starter vs. Ameda Purely Yours

  • megs3084megs3084 member
    I have a lot of loss of suction issues w my ameda. I'm prob going to rent a medela from the hospital. I liked it when I was still inpatient.
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  • FirechikFirechik member
    I've also had a lot of issues with my ameda
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  • seawaterseawater member
    I have a Medela PIS and it's been good so far.  I have twins so it got a ton of use in the beginning trying to get my supply up.  I haven't used any other brands though.
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  • Envy1328Envy1328 member
    Thank you all and thank you mom to be, I appreciate your help!
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  • Pnut050515Pnut050515 member

    I have only used Medela and won't try anything else.  Just recently got my Medela PISA Starter from Aeroflow Healthcare thanks to my insurance.  Happy pumping!

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  • DesignermommaDesignermomma member
    I went with the Ameda and broke 4 of them by the time DS turned 1. They have great customer service but I think the pump is crap.
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