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Breast Pumps: Experience and Preferences

lacey2806lacey2806 member
in June 2015 Moms
I'm trying to decide which pump is most efficient, comfortable and,convenient. I would love to hear any opinions and experiences
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Re: Breast Pumps: Experience and Preferences

  • mamahawk12mamahawk12 member
    Loved my Medela Freesyle. Compact enough to just throw in my diaper bag so I didn't have to carry a whole seperate pumping bag. Loved that you can adjust the power/speed as well. I used a rented Ameda hospital grade pump at home and it was AMAZING. I felt like a cow hooked up to it, but it was quite efficient. Definitely something to consider if you can afford. 
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  • heatheremandersonheatheremanderson member
    I have bought the medela swing model. Every mom I have spoken to raves about the Medela models but does warn to avoid manual pumps where possible as they are more likely to break down after a few uses.
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  • ElRubyElRuby member
    I recommend a double electric
    Pump. I had the Medela pump in style and it was good. I really recommend one of those silly looking bras for you to pump hands free.... Not so silly when you can relax for some time during pumping!
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  • amhowell14amhowell14 member
    I have the Medela Freestyle. Loved it!!
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  • HoosOnFirstHoosOnFirst member
    I'm a FTM but friends and colleagues all recommend Medela pump in style advanced, which my insurance also covers (hooray!) I'm also getting a manual Medela pump for like, emergencies. Cheap, like $30.
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  • babybean9babybean9 member
    I'm a FTM, but I went with the Medela Freestyle. Good reviews and compact.
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  • RandAllie1823RandAllie1823 member
    I had all 8 of my mom friends tell me I HAD to do Medela... Also- check with your insurance, because mine was fully covered by insurance. Not sure where you are or what your insurance is, but a lot of websites online will tell you what insurance will cover....

    That could also help when you are deciding :)
    ~Allie~
    Me: 29 Hubz: 32  |  Married 6.15.2014
    Baby Jackson (our first!) EDD 6/30/15 based on DOC

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  • auburnmammaauburnmamma member
    Medela Pump in Style. Easy to use and worked well
    04/2008 Biochemical
    03/2009 DS
    09/2013 Ectopic - MTX
    1/2014 Biochemical
    07/2014 Ectopic
    09/2014 Final injectible/IUI cycle prior to saving for IVF. BFP!!! 
    14 DPO: 179
    17 DPO: 547
    21 DPO: 2,180.70
    10/9/14 We have a heartbeat!!!!!
    Due June 5th!


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  • laurendutchlaurendutch member
    I used a rented Ameda hospital grade and the Medela Pump in Style...I really liked the Medela and would use that.
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  • seeseaseesea member
    I rented a hospital grade Medela to build up my supply. So I stuck with the brand and was able to use some of the same parts. I like the Medela Pump in Style. Although I heard that pumps only last about a year. Does anyone know if that's true?

    I'm thinking I might have to get another one for baby #2. I used my pump a lot!
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  • seeseaseesea member
    Oh and one more thing! Pumping hands free is the best! This is my favorite pumping/nursing bra. https://www.ruminaformoms.com
    There's other ones too. I think la Leche league makes them. It's pretty convenient 'cause I could nurse then pump right after.
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