I haven't seen a POTD for a few days now and I apologize if I'm someone else already posted one.
I'm sure many of us aren't even there yet, but what breast pump are you leaning toward? And since there are so many for each brand, I've left it at just the overall brand. If you have recommendations about specific models, we'd love to hear it!
**TW**
Me & DH: 32
Married 2013
Kiddo #1: Sept 2015
BFP: 1/19, EDD: 9/30
"I'm having fruit salad for dinner. Well, it's mostly just grapes, actually. Ok all grapes. Fermented grapes. Fine, I'm having wine for dinner."
POTD - Breast Pumps 85 votes
Not getting a pump (either exclusively breast feeding or exclusively formula feeding)
I have no idea. There are so many out there my brain is going to explode if I even try deciding.
Re: POTD - Breast Pumps
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Me 34 DH 34
PCOS
Baby number 2 due 4/11/20
ETA: Spectra brands
-S1: blue pump, high quality hospital grade double pump, closed system, rechargeable battery (doesn't have to be plugged in)
- S2: same as the S1 except it does not have a rechargeable battery. And it's pink.
- S9: smaller, more portable. Not as heavy duty though.
Type 1 Diabetes since 2001, MTHFR hetero A1298T
Dogs: Raider 4 yrs, Dex 4 yrs
BFP #2 7/6/16 SCH, D&C 8/4/16
BFP #3 12/26/16 EDD: 9/6/17
My Chart / My Diabetes/Pregnancy Blog
My Type 1/TTC/Pregnancy Podcast:
Juicebox Podcast Episode 118
A1Cs:
1/12/16 6.7%
5/25/16 6.0%
11/2/16 6.1%
3/22/16 5.8%
4/27/17 5.4%
6/13/17 5.3%
"Sugar Fancy Tutu"
If you plan to be pumping a lot and you can afford a pump solely for at home, I highly recommend the Medela Symphony, which is hospital grade. It is *not* portable the way the PISA is, but it's a much better pump. A lot of places will rent them, and my work has them available in the lactation 'room'.
DS2: EDD- 09.08.17
DS #1 [S-5]
3 Step Daughters [A-8] [E-6] [I-4]
Baby #2 09/10/2017
It's a BOY!
Babywearer&EBF
I've wanted a Spectra this time because so many have told me it's more comfortable to use while still being super efficient like the Medela.
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<><><><><>DD2- March 2013<><><><><>
<><><><><>DS1- ETA September 2017<><><><><>
Type 1 Diabetes since 2001, MTHFR hetero A1298T
Dogs: Raider 4 yrs, Dex 4 yrs
BFP #2 7/6/16 SCH, D&C 8/4/16
BFP #3 12/26/16 EDD: 9/6/17
My Chart / My Diabetes/Pregnancy Blog
My Type 1/TTC/Pregnancy Podcast:
Juicebox Podcast Episode 118
A1Cs:
1/12/16 6.7%
5/25/16 6.0%
11/2/16 6.1%
3/22/16 5.8%
4/27/17 5.4%
6/13/17 5.3%
"Sugar Fancy Tutu"
Eta: I plan on pumping at work when I go back after 3 months and at home from time to time so hubby can feed as well. I'm worried about supply issues as I have never gone through this experience before. My insurance covers practically every pump brand available.
<><><><><>Angel Baby- June 2012<><><><><>
<><><><><>DD2- March 2013<><><><><>
<><><><><>DS1- ETA September 2017<><><><><>
<><><><><>Angel Baby- June 2012<><><><><>
<><><><><>DD2- March 2013<><><><><>
<><><><><>DS1- ETA September 2017<><><><><>
Type 1 Diabetes since 2001, MTHFR hetero A1298T
Dogs: Raider 4 yrs, Dex 4 yrs
BFP #2 7/6/16 SCH, D&C 8/4/16
BFP #3 12/26/16 EDD: 9/6/17
My Chart / My Diabetes/Pregnancy Blog
My Type 1/TTC/Pregnancy Podcast:
Juicebox Podcast Episode 118
A1Cs:
1/12/16 6.7%
5/25/16 6.0%
11/2/16 6.1%
3/22/16 5.8%
4/27/17 5.4%
6/13/17 5.3%
"Sugar Fancy Tutu"
Married 2013
Kiddo #1: Sept 2015
BFP: 1/19, EDD: 9/30
"I'm having fruit salad for dinner. Well, it's mostly just grapes, actually. Ok all grapes. Fermented grapes. Fine, I'm having wine for dinner."
I had tons of problems with my Amedas for DD2. The motors were just terrible. They switched manufacturers sometime between 2011-2013 and I think the quality went way downhill. Not sure if it's improved since then.
I'm considering switching to Medela this time, even though all of my accessories are Ameda.
Also, what all pumps listed above are open vs. closed system (aka, you have to clean the tubes)? How do you even clean them and dry them out every time? Is it a pain the ass? Last time I had an Ameda and didn't have to worry about it, but I'm exploring options again...
FWIW I did like my Ameda last time, and I have all the accessories, but I hate to think I'm missing out on some amazing pump because I never tried anything else... haha.
<><><><><>Angel Baby- June 2012<><><><><>
<><><><><>DD2- March 2013<><><><><>
<><><><><>DS1- ETA September 2017<><><><><>