Breast Pump Suggestions?

roddos · November 2012

So I have had so many problems trying to get my LO to BF that I am now exclusively pumping and mine is KILLING me right now! I have to pump every 2-3 hours to keep up with my growing baby and need something that is effective (preferably comfortable, but willing to give that up for efficiency) and not too costly (closer to $200 rather than $300 range) Any suggestions?? Thanks!

Ragdolls · November 2012

I swear by my Medela Freestyle. The Pump is Style is also great - not hands free in itself but you can buy something like the Simple Wishes bra and get the same effect.

Mella&T · November 2012

I second the Medela Freestyle.

MereMM7 · November 2012

Have you looked into your insurance, I know with "Obama care" lol, breast pumps are suppose to be covered. At least the rental of a hospital grade one which will be the most efficient.

https://www.medelabreastfeedingus.com/breastfeeding-insurance

Ragdolls · November 2012

MereMM7:
Have you looked into your insurance, I know with "Obama care" lol, breast pumps are suppose to be covered. At least the rental of a hospital grade one which will be the most efficient.
https://www.medelabreastfeedingus.com/breastfeeding-insurance

The purchase should also be covered by your flex spending account. At least it was before the overhaul. Worth checking into, at any rate. Your employer might also have a special plan for pumps. I know my firm reimburses dollar for dollar up to a certain amount.

As for renting a hospital grade pump - worth it if you're starting out and able to pump at home in one place. If you need something portable, I'd look into buying a good strong pump.

ShandaB · November 2012

I also love my Medela Freestyle.

weezie825 · November 2012

I have the Ameda Purely Yours. It is equivelent to the Medela, just a different brand. I got that one because the hospital pumps at GBMC are all Ameda's, so I already had 2 sets of all the accessories.

mrsbecky07 · November 2012

I have the Medela Pump in Style and I really like it. I just kind of wedge the falanges in my bra (not even a special hands free bra) and pump away while I read or play on my phone.

I would definitely check into your insurance though first.

ras26 · November 2012

I had the Medela pump in style advanced and have no complaints. I bought new tubing because mine got mold in it, but that was my own fault because I wasn't letting it dry properly.

ETA I used a hands free bra from amazon and happily worked away in my office while I pumped.