Breast pump question..?

Question

Im 4 months pregnant and I know I want to breastfeed. I know I will want to pump a lot but I need to know of a good breast pump (that isnt hundreds of dollars) that is good for everyday pumping. I've read online of reviews of pumps and people seem to be really fond of the hospital grade pumps but are those good for everyday use? and where do you even buy them? Thanks in advance

I want to pump because I'm not into doing that infront of other people. To me it's a personal, private thing. I still really want to try breastfeeding this time though. I figure if we are going somewhere or if I know we are going to have company I can pump and give the baby that and when there isn't much going on I can breastfeed.

Answer 1

Don't buy anything but a medela pump in style. I've been through all of them....there is nothing else that works SERIOUSLY.
Start conditioning your nipples with lanolin NOW and go see a lactation consultant to set up hospital visits. Go to the La Leche League site and read all you can. Good luck. I'm breastfeeding my 6 mos old and have a three year old that I nursed til she was9 months. You can do it.

Check with your OBGYN to see if there is a lactation consultant in your group. She will give you information on breastpump rentals in your area. Be sure that whatever you get you can get adjustable breast shields!!! We aren't all shaped the same and that goes for being comfortable pumping too! It will feel weird but it truly is worth the work!!

Answer 2

I have heard that the Avnet Isis is a great pump. It is not the kind that you plug in but it works WAY better than the ones that you buy at Target, Walmart and other such stores. If you get a crampy pump (and I would say that 90 % of them out there are crap) they it is easy to give up.

Also...is there a reason for you wanting to pump? Are you going to be going back to work or leaving the baby at a sitter's often? Many breastfedding mothers never do pump.

Good luck and congrats on your decision to breastfeed your baby. Get in touch with a breastfeeding support group in your area and read up as much as you can.

The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding is a good start another good one is

BESTfeeding

Answer 3

You go mommy 2 be! I feel the same way I am 5 months pregnant and I won't feel comfortable breastfeeding when I'm in public or when people comes to my house either. I don't know much about breast pumps but I think I going to go with renting an electric pump thinking it will be easy. Congratulations. Good Luck!!

Answer 4

I rented a hospital-grade pump, the Medela Lactina Select Breastpump, for a little less than a year. It was $25 a month, but oh-so-worth it. If you were to buy it outright, it would cost about $800, so renting it was my only choice.

It's quiet, has great suction, and while not the discreetest thing on the planet size-wise, I managed to stick it and all its accessories in a stylish backpack and take it to work with me everyday, and it didn't scream, "I'M A BREASTPUMP!"

Seriously, renting a breastpump is awesome. I never managed to ask at work if my insurance would cover the fee, but I hear a lot of plans will.

Good luck, and good for you for thinking about all this in advance!

Answer 5

The Avent Isis is more affordable than some other brands, and it has good suction. If you plan to pump a lot, an electric pump would be a good investment for you.

Many hospitals have pumps that you can rent. They aren't portable (at least the one I used wasn't) but they are very efficient.

I think it's wonderful that you are planning to breastfeed your baby! Good going mama!

Answer 6

Two of my kids went to the NICU after birth, once their hooked on bottles it's hard to go back. I pumped with both of them. I pumped and then bottle fed for months. It's important to invest in a good pump but don't go overboard. I got mine at Walmart It cost about $150.00. Use layaway you have time to pay it in a couple of payments. It was Bailey Nurture. It gives you the option of 1 or 2 suctions witch comes in handy. My kids I used it on are 4 years apart and My sister in law used it for her kid in between, still works great. I was able to order new collection cups for it via the phone. That way I could dispose the collection items and get new for new baby. I've got a cousin that's going to use it next. It was the best mommy investment I made. My thought on double collection; I don't like the devise that comes with some where the collection cups are connected to a plastic arm; HELLO, God did not make all mothers equal if you know what I mean. Good Luck!!!

Answer 7

I used the $35.oo at walmart for all four of my kids. I had to pump a lot because I didn't want to breastfeed in public. I know I shouldn't care but too many people are against and it would have been a headache.

Answer 8

Medela Pump in Style is what I used...I would recommend it to anyone. It's not cheap, but well worth the investment if you are going to be using it regularly. You could also look into renting a pump if you will only be using it for a short while.

Answer 9

Yeah! Good for you! fantastic!
When my babies were little- the big name in afordable, workable breastpumps was Medela.
Speciality baby shops may have them, but you may want to check with your local La Leche League group. They should have portable ones to buy or even have the hospital grade ones to rent.
Good luck! Breastfeeding is so good and you will cherish the memories of it!

Answer 10

I got mine at the hospital it was optional for the machine to be attached. My insurance covered it and it worked really well. I would talk to your insurance company to see if that is something they cover. Then when you go visit/register at the hospital I'd ask them what they have to offer.
From experience I would say get a motorized one I didn't have one but I will next time. They make your life much easier.