"Free" breast pump from insurance - WWYD?

alphahelix · February 2014

My insurance covers a new breast pump for me for this pregnancy with a prescription from my OB. It would be the Medela Pump in Style. I already have a Medela Freestyle that I bought when Anna was born and it works great.

My best friend had her first baby in December and she just returned to work and she was telling me how much trouble she was having pumping (lots of pain, not being able to fully empty her breasts, therefore not keeping up with baby's needs). She currently has an Avent pump that doesn't seem to be very high quality. Her husband is in the army and so they have Tricare insurance which doesn't cover breast pumps - a major WTF to me, shouldn't our military's insurance be required to follow the new rules?!

My question - would you get the new pump from insurance and then give it to a friend? I think the Medela is a much better pump and hopefully that would help her out some, but I feel kind of bad taking advantage of my insurance. WWJ12D?

ThePinkSuperhero · February 2014

alphahelix!

bumpuser1509193 · February 2014

Get it! If you were going to sell it, I would give you a side eye, but I think it's great that you want to give it to your friend. You are a sweetie!

alphahelix · February 2014

Thanks guys! I was leaning towards doing it and you all helped make my decision easier. Hopefully it helps her pump more so she can keep up with her LO!

ashleynaka · February 2014

Pay it forward girl! That is very kind of you and I am sure your friend would thank you many times over and be forever grateful! I need a friend like you!!