Pump question

Themaritimemama · January 2014

So I'm going to exclusively bf this LO, but i want to buy a pump so that I can have DH feed her as well. I'm leaning toward a medela (darn pressure from the bump! Haha). Which medela would be best for this? I obviously don't want to shell out a ton of money for something that isn't going to be used exclusively, but I want something that will do a good job and last a while. Any advice?

Rrrrrachel · January 2014

You could always start with a manual and see if that does it for you. I have heard some people say the avent manuals are better than the Medela ones.

NicoleAnne416 · January 2014

maybe start with a manual like PP said. I know my first two wouldn't latch right and I had to exclusively pump, so I just did a pump in style to be safe.

summershanty · January 2014

If you live in the US, check with your health insurance. I know both my old and new insurance cover pumps, and they will give you a list of suppliers to buy form (it has to be from a medical supplier and not a store like BRU). Mine seems to cover a number of pumps including the Ameda Purely Yours and the Medela Advanced Personal Double Electric Breastpump (and some suppliers have addtional ones like the Avent). I know on my insurance I can upgrade to one of the other Medela pumps, but from what I've read the one that is covered is the same pump as the Pump in style with a different bag and the cooler isn't removable.

With my first, I had the Ameda Purely Yours, which I liked because it was a closed system and I didn't have to worry about getting milk in the tubes. I used it mostly on batteries (not plugged in), so it worked, but may not have been as strong as if I had plugged it in. I'm thinking this time I'm going to get the Medela pump that is covered to try it. My sister has it and has really liked it.

AbbyPug19 · January 2014

I agree with checking your insurance. I think most of them will cover pumps now. I can get an Ameda Purely Yours through mine. I was also going to get a Medela but I go with the free one

ohhhmysushi · January 2014

Yes, check with your insurance company or go to medelabreastfeedingus.com.
There is a section about insurance pumps. Select your insurance plan name, your plan, and it'll list the type of pump your insurance covers and the vendor who you can place your order with. My cousin and her friend both got theirs already. My ins gave me a choice of Tommee Tippee, Ameda, & Medela - the double electric kind.

Avion22 · January 2014

Definitely check your insurance.

I know the Medela website has a really good comparison chart of what pumps have what features. If you think you'll only be pumping occasionally, then you might be able to get by on a manual pump or a smaller single (like the Medela Swing), instead of going all-out on a fancy double-electric that's marketed towards back-to-work moms who want to continue BFing.

StefanieFacchini · January 2014

I have the medela swing and the freestyle from my first. The double is incredible cause it saves so much time but if its not something you will be doing often then the swing is amazing too. I love them both! I used to pump one bottle a day so my son was comfortable with breast and bottle. I nursed him till 18 months.

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