S/O Breast Pumps

Peony81 · January 2010

I was under the impression that I should wait to get a pump until I know that BFing will work for me (or after leaving the hospital). I would much rather be prepared and have it before LO comes, but thought that would be a waste if I couldn't for some reason or another BF.

So, how many of you are getting your pump prior to delivery?

zarapipe · January 2010

I debate this as well....

NiniJ55 · January 2010

I know a lot of people say to wait until you know breastfeeding is working out before buying a pump. But - I have already purchased mine. I plan to begin bottle feeding kinda early (2 weeks) so I want to start pumping pretty much right away.

app1e3 · January 2010

See below. I am ordering the Laninsoh double model and thanks to baby
_bunny_hopeful I'll be getting for way less than we thought.

xtencornfield · January 2010

Getting mine before but don't plan on opening it until I know BF'ing will work out for me so I can either return it or sell it as "new in a sealed box."

cdc1982 · January 2010

My aunt told me not to get a pump, just to rent from the hospital because BF'ing/pumping didn't work for her. When I added up the cost of renting, it was expensive! I decided to go ahead & buy a pump (just got it in the mail yesterday!!). I'd rather have it before the baby is here & take it to the hospital with me than wait to order one later.

Peony81 · January 2010

xtencornfield:
Getting mine before but don't plan on opening it until I know BF'ing will work out for me so I can either return it or sell it as "new in a sealed box."

Good idea

CJD629 · January 2010

We got ours already but like pp not opening it until we need it. A lot of people told me I will need it after my milk comes in b/c baby won't eat as much as I will be making and it will help to express it and to start storing it for later use!

MarMat · January 2010

We don't have rentals on breast pumps.. and everybody that BF told me how helpful it is..

So I had to take a chance and buy it... if it doesn't work I'll sell it or pass it down to someone else.

Barbie&Kevin · January 2010

I bought mine before my delivery. I wasn't going to open until and boil the parts until after the baby arrived, but I ended up getting it all ready beforehand. I even brought it to the hospital with me, on the off chance i'd need it (i didn't)

NeishaRuth · January 2010

I already bought mine too. I wont open it until I'm ready to use it, but found a GREAT sale & had some coupons.

If I end up not being able to bf, I plan to return or resell it (unopened).

JenGK · January 2010

I didn't buy one last time, and I'm really glad I didn't. I ended up needed a hospital grade pump due to a previously undiagnosed condition.

You most likely won't need it until after you get home from the hospital. I would research and decide what you want to buy if you end up needing one, and then order it on-line or sending DH to Babies R Us or a local lactation center to buy it once the baby is born. There's really no difference between this and buying it and leaving it unopened in the box, except that you get to hold on to your money longer and avoid the possibility of any hassles with returns.

Melissa & Eddie · January 2010

I'm waiting to get mine until after LO arrives. Most stores will not take them back even if they're unopened.

xtencornfield · January 2010

Melissa & Eddie:
I'm waiting to get mine until after LO arrives. Most stores will not take them back even if they're unopened.

FYI to others, Target will take it back within their 90 day policy as long as the health seal isn't broken.

duchessII81 · January 2010

I had planned on initially renting one but then the one I wanted went on crazy-sale, like 60%+ off. I couldn't pass it up.

starryeyeddreamer · January 2010

Peony81:
xtencornfield:
Getting mine before but don't plan on opening it until I know BF'ing will work out for me so I can either return it or sell it as "new in a sealed box."
Good idea

This is what I am planning on as well. Found it on clearance at Target (Lansinoh double electric for $75, instead of the normal $150). It is $65 a month to rent from the hospital and after 3 months of renting - I could have bought one at full price. Plus I wanted it at the hospital so the lactation specialist can help with the pump I will be using. If BF doesn't work out - I can hold onto it for the next LO also. Overall it made more sense for us financially to purchase instead of rent.

sjc2005 · January 2010

I orginally wanted to have mine beforehand, but after talking to my doctor she said there really is no reason. Not only that but I found out that my insurance will cover 90% of the cost! Such a relief! My OB told me that I can get one from the hopsital once I have the baby.

UrbanLe1 · January 2010

Bought it already. The idea that "it won't work for you" is silly. Sometimes a pump is an essential part of continuing to breastfeed if you're having problems.

emolee84 · January 2010

i received mine at my shower this past weekend.

JenGK · January 2010

UrbanLe0:
Bought it already. The idea that "it won't work for you" is silly. Sometimes a pump is an essential part of continuing to breastfeed if you're having problems.

Actually, it isn't so silly, because I had that exact experience. It would have been a waste of money for me to have bought a pump, as even a hospital-grade pump didn't work for me, even when I did everything the LC told me to do and more. The only thing I wouldn't try was a drug that she suggested that is not approved by the FDA for lactation and is only available from overseas internet pharmacies.

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