XP - Pumps - stm advice wanted

mrs051609 · August 2012

So maybe it's because I get antsy spending a lot of money on something. And this is all new to me. But I've decided to go with the Medela Freestyle Double Electric Pump, it's pricey but I've had a couple people recommend it. I know not to open it if I plan on returning it, but was hoping maybe I could hear from any STM's that have this pump and can make a girl feel better about spending the money haha.

persephonerose · August 2012

No real advice but I did want to ask if you double checked with your insurance company to see if they cover the cost of a pump. I know a few people have posted mixed results. Sorry if you have already done this, I can't keep up lately.

mamajanna28 · August 2012

I used a medela pump in style with my DS. It was a hand-me-down from a family member who used it for a year before I got it. I never had any issues with the pump and medela was more than helpful when I called with questions on a few occasions. I would love to have a Freestyle but it just isn't in the budget this time. I did get a new pump in style advanced though. Everyone on my previous birth month board had great reviews for Medela products as well.

milesc · August 2012

I have a Freestyle- and LOVE IT! Its worth every single penny spent IMO... I love the fact that I can get things done (dishes, vacuuming, putting clothes away-) while pumping- I actually pump while driving quite often, which is SO nice. (Just wear a large hoodie, or coat) I also love how small it is

Im very happy with the Freestyle, I hope you enjoy it as well

P.S. Medela has EXCELLENT customer service

abfromva2 · August 2012

I'm so torn between the PISA and the freestyle. The reviews for the freestyle on amazon are horrible. My fear is I buy it for convenience and then have the suction issues that a lot of reviewers talk about. I am determined to BF for at least 6 months so I just want to make sure my supply is ok. I was leaning towards the PISA with metro bag so at least the pump was removable. What do you all think?

finhope11 · August 2012

So worth it. And yes, it's expensive, but so is formula. Not having a good pump ends breastfeeding for a lot of people.

milesc · August 2012

abfromva2:
I'm so torn between the PISA and the freestyle. The reviews for the freestyle on amazon are horrible. My fear is I buy it for convenience and then have the suction issues that a lot of reviewers talk about. I am determined to BF for at least 6 months so I just want to make sure my supply is ok. I was leaning towards the PISA with metro bag so at least the pump was removable. What do you all think?

Personally- I have never had an issue with the suction on my Freestyle, and I have never used a PISA, so Im not much of a help- Sorry!

I think either way you'll be good, just depends on if you wanted it hands free or not. Even if you do decided you'd like to try it hands-free, many women rig their pumps to be hands-free using a tight sports bra and cutting a slit in it... so you could always go that route if you wanted I guess

finhope11:
So worth it. And yes, it's expensive, but so is formula. Not having a good pump ends breastfeeding for a lot of people.

THIS!

I almost stopped BFing/Pumping around 2 months because I was using a friends pump, which was slowly dying (and my supply was dipping). So I went to the store to buy a tub of formula- and made my decision right there. I went out and bought a Freestyle instead... With some hard work, I was able to bring my supply back up and EP until DD was about 8 months. I also factored in that we would be having more children, so that helped me feel better about spending the $$. Well worth it IMO.

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