Breast Pump Advice?

Re: Breast Pump Advice?

• mamamegz14 member

  April 2015

  Have you seen the freemie? Im nlt familiar with pumps either but im thinking about that one as it looks incredible

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• mrsz1218 member

  April 2015

  I am not sure if you have checked or if you have insurance - but you should find out if your insurance (which is likely does) covers your breast pump. I was told that my lactation specialist will write the script for the pump and as long as I get it either 30 days before my delivery or within 365 days after delivery my insurance will cover 100% of the costs. Once you meet with your doctor next time ask how they typically handle it and then you will be able to narrow down which pumps. 

  
  

  I have heard a lot of good things about Medela and it comes with a nice travel pack too!!

  
  
  
  

  
  

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• majormayhem210 member

  April 2015

  My insurance covered a madela pump, which is the one I wanted any ways. It's supposed to get here tomorrow. I got it early so I could figure out what accessories I may need and it gives me enough time to save for them before baby gets here.
  

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• nmm3170 member

  April 2015

  Medela pump in style is absolutely amazing. Check with insurance provider. My provider (cigna) and I'm in pa, covers 100% medela or ameda double electric pump. I recommend medela though.

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• Mousemama member

  April 2015

  My insurance covered a hospital-grade rental for six months with a low monthly copay after that. I hated pumping, so I was really glad I didn't shell out to buy one.

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• mmd091909 member

  April 2015

  I have the medela freestyle and I love it. It is pretty expensive but definitely worth every penny!

  

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• kkkkati member

  April 2015

  I was advised to wait until after the baby is born to purchase one because breastfeeding and even pumping isn't a given so you might end up wasting your money.

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• hrossi253 member

  April 2015

  LOVE my Medela. Definitely take a breastfeeding class, or talk to a lactation consultant, they can help you so much! 

  
  

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• WDDCH member

  May 2015

  I used a Medela at a hospital once. AMAZING.
  
  A good pump truly makes a world of difference in your comfort and how much milk is expressed.

  

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• Boobopgirl member

  May 2015

  I disagree about waiting to get one.  If your baby doesn't nurse well right away, having that pump may be just what you need to keep your supply going until you get it sorted.  I could have avoided a lot of issues by getting a good pump right away.  I ditto what people say about checking with insurance.  Many insurances cover NICE breast pumps.  I do want to see if mine will cover the freemie because I've heard such great things about it. but my Medela pump in style will always be my favorite.

  

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• WDDCH member

  May 2015

  In addition to @Boobopgirl 's last comment, if you pump but have milk that you won't need yourself you can donate it to a NICU or adopting family who wishes to feed their baby BM. Don't wait to get a pump. You may find it benefits you and/or other families right away! :x

  

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• Boobopgirl member

  May 2015

  Absolutely.  I knew a mom who's baby couldn't have her milk but was able to bless several families with milk she had pumped before the full extent of the baby's issues were discovered.

  

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• kajordan09 member

  May 2015

  I had a Medela PISA and it was great. I EP'd for 6 months with my first, so it took quite a big beating and it lasted. With #2 I didn't really use it much as I was able to nurse just fine.

  I also had a Medela Harmony which I loved! It's a manual hand pump and I just really liked how discreet, quick and easy it was to use. It really didn't take me much longer to pump with and it was so nice that it was compact so I could carry it around in my diaper bag if I needed to.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  

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