Need opinions please

kenziebug22

Around 6 weeks PP my c section incision got infected and after I went on the meds DS stopped BF. I recently decided that I want to try again or at least exclusively pump and I am in the process of trying to build my supply back up but the pump I have just isn't good enough (cheap one). What pumps would you recommend that are good enough to help build supply or what works best for you if you're EP?

TIA

SimpleComplexity

I EP and have a Medela PIS.

ADC1979

I also have a Medela PIS.  I EBF when at home, but since I work baby takes bottles in daycare and when he's home with just DH.  

From what I've read, you may want to consider renting a hospital-grade pump for a little while to help build your supply.  They're supposed to be more effective than your standard personal pump.  Then maybe once your supply is rising, you can go back to a personal pump.

Good luck!

honeybee434

I agree with PP. I have a PISA and like it, but if I needed to get my supply up I would rent a Symphony for a month or two just based on posters reviews of if.

Nichole8787

I have an avent double electric that's pretty great. I found the biggest help with builDing supply is hydrate, hydrate, hydrate!

EllaSmella

I highly recommend my Spectra S2. I had a PISA with DS and the Spectra puts it to shame. I pump once in the evening to build my stash and my pump has gone from 3 oz to 7 oz from regular use of the Spectra. Once I go back to work, the Spectra will stay at work at the PISA will be my extra pump at home.

bullybutt

Also to add, keep trying to get baby to nurse directly from you. That will be the most effective way to get things going.  I hope you can get back to where you want to be.  Best of luck, momma!

NugsMom

I EP and use a Medela Freestyle. I second the suggestion of trying to rent a hospital grade pump. I used a Medela Symphony for a month. It was about $60 to rent for a month, I think. Check with your insurance to see what your pump coverage is.

jnnfrrose6

There's some really good info here from kellymom as well about things you can do to help increase your supply (beyond getting a new/better pump).  I've heard good things from power pumping if you have the time/ability to do it.

And of course, make sure you drink plenty of water.  I was noticing a decrease in my output last week and made an effort to up my water intake and am already seeing a difference in just a couple of days.

kenziebug22

Thank you everyone! My insurance at the moment is a little messed up so that's not an option right now but i just found a lady selling a Medela PIS brand new with extra stuff and is giving me everything for $60 after i told her my situation so I'm very thankful for that! I'm so excited!

I need to just remember to hydrate and work on DS latching again, at the moment he won't but I hope with more exposure and more skin to skin we will get there.