breast pump advice

Curls218 · July 2013

I want to order my breast pump now that I'm about 2 months away from my EDD, so I'd love some advice from you ladies who have BTDT. My insurance covers 100% of a Medela Pump in Style Advanced or for $125 I can get a Medela Freestyle. Any thoughts on one vs the other?

For reference: I hope to BF/pump until LO is a year old, and I go back to work when the baby is 10-11ish weeks. I commute to my office by train about an hour each way. And I will be pumping in my office's conference room (there are outlets in there and couches to sit on).

aglenn · July 2013

I used the Freestyle and it was perfect for my needs, but the portability was key for me. I take a crowded bus to and from work and also have offsite client meetings a lot, so my pump got toted all around to places where I might or might not have power, etc. If your schedule is more predictable you would probably be fine with the cheaper PISA option. It's a great pump as well.

jnnfrrose6 · July 2013

I've got the PISA and it came with a battery pack so I have been able to use it on a plane and in the car when necessary. We're 11 months in and still going.

eshee8198 · July 2013

Ditto the PISA - I've pumped on planes, in bathrooms, in the car - I haven't had any issues with it and it's easy to carry over the shoulder, and fits plenty of stuff in the bag itself.

RachieTK · July 2013

I have the free style, and I was unhappy with the strength- I ended parenting a hospital pump to use at home.

Vol4life · July 2013

PISA, all the way.

Gracious1014 · July 2013

I use a PISA and love it. I bring it back and forth to work with me everyday and it's not so difficult to carry around - I have the bag with shoulder straps. I haven't had to use the battery pack yet but I like that there is that option. I have used it to pump in the car, but my car has a regular outlet in it.

MammaBear81 · July 2013

I've had both, and I prefer the PISA only because my freestyle lost suction after about 6 months. I used it to pump 2-4 times per day during the week, and after awhile I noticed I wasn't getting as much milk. I thought it was my supply, but I pulled out my PISA and my supply went right back up. I did get the freestyle when it first came out a few years ago, so maybe that has been improved with newer models.

sadie+w · July 2013

I was undecided between those two pumps as well. I went with Pisa based on multiple amazon reviews from people who had used both and felt the Pisa had superior suction. I've been very happy. I take the pump out of the giant black bag and put it in a smaller tote when I travel.

aibrean · July 2013

I have a PISA and a hands-free bra thingy which is pretty much a requirement (holding both there is just a giant PITA).

st.augbride · July 2013

jnnfrrose6 said:

I've got the PISA and it came with a battery pack so I have been able to use it on a plane and in the car when necessary. We're 11 months in and still going.

This.

pinkpeony08 · July 2013

Love my freestyle because I can pump while I do other things like make my lunch and load the dishwasher in the morning before I leave while wearing the pump on my waist band and the strapless pumping bra. I bought it a year ago and it still works great. I also love that I can easily use it in the car without worry about losing power or needing the special plug in for power in the car. I have also pumped at work meetings when there is no outlet available.

jennyelf · July 2013

pinkpeony08 said:

Love my freestyle because I can pump while I do other things like make my lunch and load the dishwasher in the morning before I leave while wearing the pump on my waist band and the strapless pumping bra. I bought it a year ago and it still works great. I also love that I can easily use it in the car without worry about losing power or needing the special plug in for power in the car. I have also pumped at work meetings when there is no outlet available.

Pretty much the same reasons I loved my Freestyle. Pumped from 8 weeks to 1 year full time w/o any issues. I also loved that it fits into my bike bag (as I commute to work by bike sometimes).

Curls218 · July 2013

Thanks for all the advice! It's so hard to know when I've never done this before so I appreciate the feedback.

FtrMrsC · July 2013

Gracious1014 said:

I use a PISA and love it. I bring it back and forth to work with me everyday and it's not so difficult to carry around - I have the bag with shoulder straps. I haven't had to use the battery pack yet but I like that there is that option. I have used it to pump in the car, but my car has a regular outlet in it.

This. I also bought the adapter to plug into the cig. lighter for my car and pump on the way to work.

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