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which pump do you choose?
I'm trying to figure out whcih breast pump I should get.
Thinking about the hospital grade Medela. I also have heard about the Lansinoh Affintiy, but not sure if its as high quality.
What are your thoughts? Im a first timer so I'm totally lost! 
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Re: which pump do you choose?
This is the one I'm going with.
The hospital has the Medela PIS for rent for 64.20 a month.
But Target has it for $300 with a back pack. I am only going to pump. So should I just buy it instead of renting?
If you are going to pump for five months or more, it makes sense economically to buy it. plus, you can always pass it on or sell it when you no longer need it.
For sure buy and dont rent. You will more than pay for it. Watch the sales and the target coupons for this because I got mine for $250 a couple years ago. Worth the money.
I bought the Medela Freestyle Pump when I was preg with DS. Gonna use it again for this one too. I loved it.
Go to Medela's website & you can compare all the pumps to see which is best for you!
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I used a Medela Freestyle with my first. I plan to use it again.
It's got a nifty LED display and it has a rechargeable battery. It was great for pumping at work.
I loved my Medela PISA. I pumped exclusively for 10 months with #1 and on and off with #2 and it is still going strong. I've only had to replace the normal wear parts and I got new tubing before #2 free from Medela.
I just wanted to give you a few pieces of advice. Some insurance companies (depending on your plan) will cover a Pump or put it towards you deductible. You will need to call them to see what they require and probably get a prescription from your OB/lactation consultant.
If you are going to be doing a lot of pumping invest in a Hands Free Pumping Bra. I got mine from Easy Expressions. It allows you to eat lunch, read, or play on the computer while you pump. (I even drove while pumping)
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I really liked my Medela PISA. I don't think the Lansinoh is as good but it's not a bad option. The Ameda Purely Yours is very popular too. If you'll only be pumping occasionally and want to save some money, you could easily get by with the Medela Swing.
Just to clarify, the Medela PISA is not a hospital grade pump. The Symphony and Lactina are Medela's hospital grade, closed system pumps (see here). I don't think it's worth renting the PISA for $63/month when you can buy your own for $200-250. Just make sure you don't open it until you need it. It can be returned as long as the box is still sealed.
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The Medela PIS is not a closed-system pump, meaning that breastmilk from another mom can back up into the pump and contaminate the same pump that you would be using. For this reason, I would never rent or buy a used pump. Also, if you are going to pump for more than 5 months, it will pay for itself if you just buy a pump. The Medela Symphony is the hospital grade pump and is a closed-system, and so it it safe for multiple users.
To the OP:
I used a Medela Freestyle with my first who was a preemie and wasn't able to latch. It is hands free and it operates with a rechargeable batter, so you can walk around a pump....which was a god-send for multi-tasking with a newborn. GL with your decision!