Breast pump decisions

cutiepie0104 · February 2015

My Insurance covers two types of Pumps, Im not sure what to choose.

Any reccomendations?

TraciLynn14 · February 2015

One of my best friends is a lactation consultant so I picked her brain about this the other day. She said they recommend the Medela In Style to all of their new moms. She said she also likes the Hygeia (spelling?) Pumps.

asherk · February 2015

my bestie is also a lactation consultant (small world!!) and she also recommends the Medela In Style. basically she says that all of the Madela pumps are heads and shoulders above the rest of the ones out there.

edited because spelling is hard.

erinnlou · February 2015

I like the medela however its not a closed system like the Ameda. Meaning milk can get into the tubing and mold if not cleaned properly.

kladd7182 · February 2015

Medela hands down, the best breast pump.

efunk21 · February 2015

I have the medela pump and I'm quite happy with it

alanna7777 · February 2015

Medela Pump in Style is amazing. Bought it to exclusively pump with my son. Awesome customer service too! If you buy it, keep the receipt just in case.

jesicabrennan · February 2015

Medela!

cutiepie0104 · February 2015

Thanks ladies looks like a resounding Medela! lol

bmills14 · February 2015

I used medela with my DS and am going to be using the medela pump in style with this babe

Yianna2013 · February 2015

medela. Double pump!!

chelsea13elyse · February 2015

Go with the Medela. Easily the best pump out there. I loved mine and I exclusively pumped because I couldn't breastfeed with my son.

Ashelee13 · February 2015

Question to go along with this since I don't want to start another thread. With the Medela in style is it easy to pump like say on a break at work? In your car? After 8 weeks I will be going back to work full time and my breaks aren't always easy to get In so just curious how difficult it will be. The Medela is what my insurance covers.

alanna7777 · February 2015

It is easy. Read up on some tips on pumping. My biggest was relaxing while pumping because stress will affect your supply.

amfasse · February 2015

I had a medela and had so much trouble with it. Not really sure why but ended up buying the Ameda and LOVE it! It is sp handy and easy to use. Never had a single issue with it. Just my personal experience but I definitely prefer the Ameda

manda82585 · February 2015

Definitely Medela! Pumping sucks (in more ways than one lol ;-) ) so you def want the most efficient one you can get your hands on so the process isn't drawn out any longer than it has to be! I was very happy with my medela pump last time around.

manda82585 · February 2015

I used the Medela pump when I went back to work for a short time after my daughter. Took me about 20 min breaks to get what I needed. The pump worked great. The problem will be getting in the breaks to keep up with baby. When I went back at 8 weeks, I had to pump 4 times a day to keep up. Luckily, we had a pumping room at work that we could schedule breaks in which was great. If you are going to have to pump in your car then you are going to need to get either the cigarette lighter plug-in or battery back-up for the pump since you wont have an electrical outlet to plug into. You will also have to figure out where you are gonna clean your pump parts after each break. It def isn't easy, but totally worth it in my opinion. Once you get the logistics of it all down, it isnt so bad and just becomes routine. Breastfeeding in general is tough the first few months. It definitely takes commitment. I left work after 3 months back and became a SAHM. Loved not having to worry about pumping so much after that. We breastfed until 21 months and my daughter was never sick once during that time. I definitely attribute that to the antibodies she was getting from breastmilk. As hard as it can be, the benefits to you and baby totally outweigh the hardships :-)

corndogrobot · February 2015

I used Ameda-Purely-Yours-Breast-Pump loved it! Got one for home. And one for work. I had a HUGE supply. (We had to buy a deep freezer) and when one of the pumps broke I called the company and had a new one in 2 days. Easy to use. Fits Medela bottles.

bolsod · February 2015

Definitely Medela!

ourlittledarling · March 2015

Thank you so much for all the info on this post!!!!!!!

It made our decision so much easier when choosing a breast pump. We found the Medela Freestyle on sale so we grabbed one. Would anyone recommend Medela's other products like bra pads, bottles, and milk storage bags or are any brand good?

kinnieloo · March 2015

Dumb question but how do you find out if your insurance covers the pump ? And if the insurance does, who do you buy it through?

gotdiesel2007 · March 2015

kinnieloo said:
Dumb question but how do you find out if your insurance covers the pump ? And if the insurance does, who do you buy it through?

Looking through your policy and/or contacting them.

ashleyhozey · March 2015

@kinnieloo go on Aeroflow.com and put ur info in. They will contact ur insurance and tell you what is covered. They did all the work!

mountaingirl5280 · March 2015

kinnieloo said:
Dumb question but how do you find out if your insurance covers the pump ? And if the insurance does, who do you buy it through?

I called my provider today and they sent me a list of providers and models they cover (100%!). It was fast and easy.

mrsreidarson · March 2015

I called my insurance today and discovered that I can get the medela free! Yay! Only downside is they need approval from my dr. but I called and the receptionist says they don't give out that info till after baby is here! Boooo so much for trying to plan ahead haha [-X

mvhove · March 2015

I just called my insurance customer service and they explained it all to me. Just have to buy it through a pharmacy or approved medical supplier. My insurance company recommended waiting until closer to my due date since pumps usually have 1 year warranties, rather than getting it now and having it sit there a couple months.

qtjo5 · March 2015

mvhove said:
I just called my insurance customer service and they explained it all to me. Just have to buy it through a pharmacy or approved medical supplier. My insurance company recommended waiting until closer to my due date since pumps usually have 1 year warranties, rather than getting it now and having it sit there a couple months.

Just be careful on how long tbe process to get it will take. Sometimes it takes a few weeks for all the paperwork to go through and then add on shipping time.

Pnut050515 · March 2015

Got a Medela Pump In Style Advanced Starter from Aeroflow Healthcare. I really love it. Insurance was a pain to deal with but Aeroflow took care of all of it for me...it was nice to get another thing checked off my neverending list!

Nodoubtvw · March 2015

Is anyone getting a spectra 2? It's a closed system and hospital grade.

gatormom73 · March 2015

I just got my medela starter thru insurance it came in mail today. it doesnt come with nipples or collar.. its strange

Nodoubtvw · March 2015

https://pages.email.edgepark.com/bp/eligibility/form/?rc=EPBPMAIN

This site is a good one and it uses your insurance.

gmk1784 · March 2015

To the PP who asked about pumping at work. I'm pretty sure that due to the Affordable Care Act your work place has to provide a room for you to pump in that isn't a bathroom. You may want to check with your HR department

Britty · March 2015

It took me 10 min at work to pump 6 Oz out of each side plus clean up. The Medela is AWESOME! I also had a car adapter and would pump on my way home from a college course and hour and 15 minutes away. Breastfed for 15 and 16 months. :-) good luck.

BabysMomma4 · March 2015

I'm purely a fan of Medela for pumping. I've used many others and have talked with other women who've also felt they wasted money until they got a Medela. I have the advanced pump n style (think that's what it's called). I think it's roughtly $250 at Target, but if your insurance covers a Medela brand, I'd highly reccomend it. I've used manual, single electric, and double electric. All better than other brands I've personally tried.

mrsrep123 · March 2015

I can get a double electric breast pump by Ameda through my insurance company, which I plan on using at home. I work in a hospital and plan to leave one there in my locker... I've been researching the Medela freestyle vs pump in style... Opinions?

brittanymiller500 · March 2015

I work a territory where I will be out driving to and from accounts all day, with no office to stop and take breaks in. Will the Medela be easy for me to pump in my car in between accounts? What about cleaning it after each use?

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