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Which breast pump?

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in January 2014 Moms
Which breast pump do you recommend and why? I'm looking between the Ameda Purely Yours and the Medela Advanced Style, these 2 are covered by my insurance with the exception of a small upgrade fee. I'm going back to work and will be pumping at work which will play a factor in my decision. Thank you!!!! 
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  • sarajo430sarajo430 member
    My insurance plan covered both of those as well. I went with the Medela Advanced simply because I have heard a lot more about the Medela brand being wonderful and because I know for certain that I can get all the replacement parts and accessories I need at BRU or Target. I also know several moms who used the Medela pumps and liked them; I've never known anyone who used the Ameda. I'm sure either one is great, though...I've heard that as long as you have a double electric pump as a working mom, you'll be fine!
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  • candypantslscandypantsls member
    I went with the Medela. I'm a simple girl and have a few friends that have used and liked the Medela, so I just went for it to minimize decisions, ha, just being honest.
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  • LaurenSeiterLaurenSeiter member
    Insurance will cover breast pump expenses???!!! How do I get this? Does my OB have to write me script or something? Tell me everything, I am beyond intrigued by this new information.
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  • RedSaffronRedSaffron member
    @laurenseiter Depending on your insurance, all your OB has to do is write a prescription that says breast pump.
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  • sarajo430sarajo430 member

    LaurenSeiter said:
    Insurance will cover breast pump expenses???!!! How do I get this? Does my OB have to write me script or something? Tell me everything, I am beyond intrigued by this new information.
    I didn't even need a script from my OB. I just called the phone number on the back of my insurance card, and they gave me a phone number of a supplier to call. I called the supplier, gave my insurance information, and in two weeks, a brand new Medela Advanced pump was on my doorstep! Easy breezy. I do know several friends have said their insurance only covered PART of their pump cost, but something is better than nothing! Hope this helps! 
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  • slmille4slmille4 member
    LaurenSeiter said:

    Insurance will cover breast pump expenses???!!! How do I get this? Does my OB have to write me script or something? Tell me everything, I am beyond intrigued by this new information.

    Edgepark.com will have all the info. Went through them today and it was painless.
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  • LaurenSeiterLaurenSeiter member
    Thank you so much ladies!! I'm going to look into all that immediately! Thank you again. :-)
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  • Firefly9Firefly9 member
    LaurenSeiter said:
    Insurance will cover breast pump expenses???!!! How do I get this? Does my OB have to write me script or something? Tell me everything, I am beyond intrigued by this new information.
    Talk to your insurance to find out what they need.  Mine DID need a prescription.  Last time, I had to wait until after LO showed up, but this time, I could get it whenever.  I also had to purchase it from a medical supply store.  Last time, I got the Ameda, this time, I'm trying the Medela.

    I'm only trying the Medela for variety and because I've heard wonderful things about it.  The Ameda was fantastic, I EPed with it for a year, and I still have it. You pretty much can't go wrong with whatever one you get.

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  • somewierd_personsomewierd_person member
    insurance now has to cover both breastpumps and lactation consultants :-) some require a prescription and most will require you to go through a medical supply company rather than a retail store. every insurance has a slightly different process but they all have to cover (the one exception I heard of is medicare).
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  • LaurenSeiterLaurenSeiter member
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  • wedbliss5wedbliss5 member

    Ameda is a CLOSED system, the Medela is an OPEN system - for that reason i'm going with Ameda.

    But in all honesty, I don't think you'll be disappointed with either from everythign I've read, so I wouldn't fret on it too much.  Maybe look and see what replacement parts are easier to get near you? 

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  • rowanthefrogrowanthefrog member
    Love my Medela.

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  • ang.ela23ang.ela23 member
    I went with the Medela. I actually just called Monday to order it through a company called EdgePark and it arrived UPS today! I can't believe how fast & stress free the process was!

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  • Jenten810Jenten810 member
    @wedbliss5 do you know what the pros/cons are of a 'Closed' vs. 'Open' system?
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  • wedbliss5wedbliss5 member

    @jenten810:

    https://www.breastpumpsdirect.com/open_system_breastpumps_vs_closed_system_breastpumps_a/147.htm

    Basically, an open system has the potential to get contaminated which is a big issue if you are ever buying/borrowing a used pump or selling yours, but I also have concerns about cleaning and bacteria and such within the open system.  I doubt the latter is much of an issue considering how popular the Medela are, but its one less thing I have to worry about.

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  • Jenten810Jenten810 member
    @wedbliss5 thanks for the information. After reading that link the closed system sounds better, especially from a cleaning standpoint.
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  • LaurenSeiterLaurenSeiter member
    Hi ladies!
    I called my insurance company today and I'll be receiving my breast pump in the mail in about 10 days!! But of course I forgot to ask the brand I'm getting because I was just so excited by the ease of it all and that I was getting one in the first place. I just wanted to thank all of you again for the info!! I am so so excited!!!!!!!
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  • Escher28Escher28 member
    When I submitted the script to the pharmacy I didn't get to choose a brand, but I received the Medela Advanced today: https://www.toysrus.com/buy/electric-breast-pumps/medela-pump-in-style-advanced-breast-pump-on-the-go-tote-57063t-10812796

    I'm not looking forward to pumping, but I've heard a ton of good things about this model :)

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  • COgirl29COgirl29 member
    somewierd_person said:

    insurance now has to cover both breastpumps and lactation consultants :-) some require a prescription and most will require you to go through a medical supply company rather than a retail store. every insurance has a slightly different process but they all have to cover (the one exception I heard of is medicare).

    No, they don't. There are several ways around this new regulation and many do not cover either a pump or lactation services at all.
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  • bellamatsonbellamatson member
    I feel as though I see a breast pump post every other day.
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