Breast Pumps???

Toni828 · August 2012

I'm a FTM and a bit overwhelmed with which breast pump to choose. Any suggestions?

Rynleigh · August 2012

I've got a 2006 Medela Pump in Style Advanced. Still running like a champ, so I'll be using it again with these two. I like it because it keeps powerful (adjustable) suction on both sides, you can use just one side if you are feeding a baby on the other, everything comes apart to be cleaned, you can get different sized shields if your breasts are too small or too large for the standard size, and it's all in a little shoulder bag I can take wherever. Medela has a few different styles now. They aren't cheap, but you can also check with your insurance company to see if they will cover it as a medical device.

JustcallmeGG2 · August 2012

I just got the Medela Freestyle but i was really dissapointed in the suction (I am used to the hospital grade pump). I am arguing with the medical supply store to see if I can get a Pump In Style instead because i heard there is better suction.

KayJayDee · August 2012

I used a Medela Pump in Style with my first baby. Used it anywhere from 3-5 times a day when I went back to work and I pumped and nursed for a year. It held up great and was showing no signs of wearing down. Expensive, but worth the money.

Polofsky · August 2012

I had a Medela Pump in Style and was able to EP for my twins for a year, I would highly recommend this pump (and a pump bra)

karebearmccroar · August 2012

Same, Medela pump in style. It is one of the top brands, but with breast pumps I've been told that is a MUST. You really get what you pay for with different brands and coming from someone who had low supply, it isn't worth it to try to go with a cheapie one if you want to retain your sanity and get the best suction. Especially with more than one baby!

dashtwins · August 2012

I used the Ameda Purely Yours Ultra and loved it. It was easy, comfy and had great suction. I used it a lot in the car while driving/riding shotgun so the car adapter was a must, and being able to use it on battery was also a must. When it started making a weird noise around 6 months they send me a new unit, customer service was great

Toni828 · August 2012

Thanks for the advise everyone! And the breast pump bra....I never knew there was such a thing. I'll have to say, I looked it up on amazon and just had to laugh. My life is really about to change, isn't it? LOL

MuseumMaven · August 2012

Toni828:
Thanks for the advise everyone! And the breast pump bra....I never knew there was such a thing. I'll have to say, I looked it up on amazon and just had to laugh. My life is really about to change, isn't it? LOL

If you want to be cheap, I DIYed my pumping bra by cutting holes in a cheap sports bra. Much cheaper!

My recommendation is to rent a hospital grade pump to use at first - that's when it's most important to have the good quality, when you are establishing your supply. I'm really glad I never bought a pump - I ended up BFing all the time and never would have used it. It would have been a waste of money. (Of course if you will be going back to a job, that's a different story).

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