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Breast pump questions

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I'm going to try to breastfeed, but I'm not completely set on it because I don't know how soon I'll have to return to work (or, on the opposite side of things, if I will have a job to return to - just a lot of stuff going on at work to say the least). Optimisitically, if I was able to stay home for 6 weeks I would definitely give it my all to try to breastfeed, but of course would have to pump upon returning to work (or finding a new job). If I was able to do this, I would need a breast pump. I'm trying to figure out what's my best (read: fastest and most efficient) option, but there are so many choices. Even if I narrow it down to Medela there are so many parts and pieces and I don't have a clue what I need and what's not really necessary.

Can you girls give me any recs on your pumps? Or pumps that are a no-go? Also, if I was going to call my insurance company and see if they covered one, would I just have to give them the kind or ask them what kinds (if any) they covered?

Sorry if this seems scatter-brained. I'm infuriated because I can hear my genius husband laying in bed STILL talking about a freaking lawn mower on the phone with his dad. UGH.

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Re: Breast pump questions

  • dani_girl08dani_girl08
    I have the Medela Pump In Style, & I love it. You definitely want a dual pump for speed. The PIS comes in (I think) 3 different styles. I have the backpack, but they are all the same. Its just a matter of which style you prefer.
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  • ludyjanboltzludyjanboltz

    I also have the Medela PIS Backpack version.  It held up well and I plan to use it again.  I used it daily (roughly 3-6 times a day) for over 7months and never had a problem with it.  The one time I had a question, the Medela customer service was awesome and walked me through every step of their answer.

    As for insurance, I don't know about that.  We just paid for ours.  I don't think our insurance would have covered it.  My suggestion would be to just call the insurance company and talk to them about it to see what they cover and what they require from you.

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  • MelVicMelVic
    imagedani_girl08:
    I have the Medela Pump In Style, & I love it. You definitely want a dual pump for speed. The PIS comes in (I think) 3 different styles. I have the backpack, but they are all the same. Its just a matter of which style you prefer.
    This exactly!!
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  • modom3278modom3278
    With some insurance, if you can get your doctor to write a prescription for the pump, they will cover it.  I am going to try and go this route, because apparently they will cover a hospital grade pump.  If my doc will not write an Rx, then I am going to buy the Medela PIS since a few friends have used it and recommended it (as well as the girls on this board).
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  • lindeenweddinglindeenwedding member
    I have the Medela PIS as well. I pumped at work for over 12 months and never had a problem. I called to see if my insurance company covered a pump and they only did if the baby was early enough to need several weeks in the NICU.
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  • DreamsBride411DreamsBride411 member

    First of all, I am so happy to hear that you decided to give BFing a whirl!  Any help you need, you know who to ask!

    With that, if you don't want to commit to an expensive pump, like the PISA, try the miPump - by The First Years.  I found it to be a great inexpensive pump and it was the one I used exclusively for the first two months.  Now, I love my PISA, but my miPump is a great back-up!

    Also, if you're not sure you want to pump forever or even BF for an extended period of time, why not check into renting a pump?  It might be more worth your while that way!

    Either way, I am so happy to hear you're considering it!!! xoxoxooxx

    ETA: don't worry about buying additional parts yet - all you'll need in addition to what they give you in the package is extra storage bags.  I always liked the Lansinoh ones.

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  • MrsBlayneMrsBlayne member
    I second what Cris said! I have the pump in style too. Mine is the cheapest version, I didn't see a need to pay extra for a different bag. I would say buy it but don't open it, and if you don't need it you can take it back. But then if you have supply issues or are engorged in the middle of the night, you already have it ready to go. They are not too hard to figure out.
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  • AshleysredAshleysred

    My insurance would have covered 80% of a hospital grade pump.  But I found out after I got my PIS off the registry.  Love the PIS.

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