Breast Pumps

Hi S.,
I used the Ameda Purely Yours. It worked just fine. Did a lot of research before purchsaing and got it through my OB (she had a deal on it). Also, I too had breast augmentation 10 years ago. I breast fed both babies and all was fine. The pumping didn't bother them either. I have a 5 month old and no longer breast feeding but they look normal again.

The Medela Brand is AWESOME, I used the Pump in style but that was 1998, I am sure they have something newer and better. Look for a Medela supplier I would do a google search.

I liked the Ameda pump. It is a dual pump and more affordable than the medela. It was as fast as the Medela and as comfortable as mechanical pumps can get.

Good luck!

I tried a cheaper Ameda top-model and wasn't satisfied after using a Medela in the hospital. Ended up sending it back and buying a MEdela Pump In Style. If you are going to be doing quite a bit of pumping, it's well worth the money.

Hi S.,

I have been using the Medela Pump in Style. It is not considered hospital grade but is dual and electric. I think it is FANTASTIC and would recommend it with no misgivings.

I have not used it to pump at work as I am a SAHM but I have two friends who have used it to pump at work and they have really loved it.

Good Luck!

Hi S.! I know Medela makes a great dual breast pump. It comes in a neat black bag w/ shoulder strap, bottles, and an insulated pack for the bottles. I believe it runs about $200 but it is so worth it. That's what I used when I went back to work with my first one.

I am currently using the Medella Advanced Pump in Style. I love it. I am able to pump both breasts simultaneously and it only takes 15 min or less from set up to finish. This is my first time to use a breast pump and it hasn't been painful or even uncomfortable.

If you decide to buy Medella search online. You can save about $50.

I used the Medela Pump-in-Style Advanced. It cost around $240, but to me was well worth it. It pumps simultaneously and very quickly. I had a small, manual pump at first and had no luck with it. I thought maybe I just wasn't "good" at pumping. But the Pump-in-Style worked great and made giving my son breastmilk SO much easier.

I bought the Ameda Purely Yours. I could do both breasts at the same time and it was very configurable. Theis pump has held up great. As a matter of fact, it has been used by me for 2 kiddos, a friend for kiddos, and then, 2 more friends with their kiddos. So, it's been used a lot and held up great!
C.

I used not a hospital grade pump, but a step below. It retailed for about $250 and it was great. It pumped both of my breasts simultaneously and I was able to get 6-10 oz in each bottle in about 10 minutes. You should check out craigslist.com, they are always selling breastpumps that are new or gently used that are great. I hope that this helps.

J.

Medela pumps are the best.

Hi S.,

Well I don't know about implants, but I know about breast pumps!! I had a preemie and it was my goal to only give him breast milk for at least a year(to which I was successful!YEAH!). I started out with a medical grade Ameda, which was nice because it could handle the high volume of which I pumped (10-12 times a day), however the cups didn't fit great over my breasts and I experienced blisters on my nipples a couple of times (not fun). The medical grade Ameda rented for $50 a month. Due to my accountant husband, I decided to purchase the regular Ameda pump for home. SUCKED, SUCKED, SUCKED!! And I don't mean literally! It was worthless. The suction was worthless, and the motor crapped out way to quickly! So then I bought the Medula (it is over $200, but well worth it). I have NEVER had trouble with it. There is a regular and an Advance. The difference is that the Advance mimics the quick sucking of the baby initially to let your milk down! This is wonderful if you only have one big let down of milk. If you have multiple let downs, then the regular is the way to go. It is just a strong steady suck. If you know your breasts and from having two previous, you probably do, you can determine which one will be best for you!

I hope this helps! I really love my Medula and could have saved tons of money just investing in that in the first place! Hope this helps and happy pumping!!
~A.

I ordered the Medela Pump in Style Advanced from http://www.hackleyhme.com/product_info.php/products_id/195

When I ordered it, it was much less than what they charge at retail and I got free shipping and was not charged tax. It does pump both at the same time and is easy to travel with. You may also want to purchase the "Easy Expression Bustier Hands Free Pumping Bra" from burdickbaby.com if you'll be pumping at work and also have other little ones to keep track of. Good luck with everything!

Hi S.,
Congrats on your upcoming little 'surprise'. I don't have a recommendation for a good breastpump, but wanted to send a word of caution on the handsfree Whisper breast pump. I got this one for my second child and thought it would be good to have since I work at home but i'm on conference calls all day. I had a hard time positioning them and would spend 20 minutes trying to adjust them to start the milk flow. When it worked, it worked well and allowed me to be on the phone and work at the keyboard. But it failed more times than it worked. I ended up having to buy a another type of pump 3 months into buying the Whisper. I hope this information will aid in narrowing down your selection. Best of wishes!

D.

I used the Medela electric pump. I bought it from the hospital's lactation department. It pumps both sides to make it as quick as possible. It is as close to hospital grade as you can get unless you rent one from the hospital. This was successful for me.

I did not have implants at the time so I cannot speak to that issue. I would recommend that you contact your hospital's lactation department and ask them for advice. I found them to be helpful, non-judgmental, and a cheerleader through the rough times. Good luck!

Medela is my choice. I have used the manual breast pump and it has worked out great for me. I know they sell electric double pumps that work great as will and is around $200 to $300. My co-worker used it at worked and she loved it.
Good Luck!

I worked 3 days a week and I loved my Medela pump. I believe the one I had was called the traveler, or something like that. It is the top of the line one. I bought a new one on-line for about $100 less than they sell them at babies r us. Make sure that if you buy it on-line it is a new-in the box modle.

I have the Medela Advanced Pump in Style and really like it. I also understand that the Ameda Purely Yours is also a good one. However, they are both dual electric pumps, technically not hospital grade. THe two hospital grade pumps I'm aware of are Medela's Lactina and Symphony pumps. These are really expensive so generally folks rent them from a hospital.

As far as your questions about breastfeeding post-implants, I personally don't have any information. However, I participate in the message boards at breastfeeding.com - I am positve that some women there could help you!

i use medela pump in style. it'll run about 250$. i did loads of research and it's really great.it's dual pump and comes with a nice black bag and a cooler and other odds/ends.

hospital grade pumps will run in the 1000's and really are only practicle to rent...about 50-60$ a month.

breast implants should not interfere with milk. however, breast reductions often due result in less milk production.

S.,

I have an infant child and I too, had implants after before him. I still had my milk to come in, however it was a lower production than with my other children. But I had no complications or problems. Infact, while I breast fed, I also was pumping and that ended up giving me a more natural look. Also, when I decided to stop breast feeding, the engorgment was not as painful as before and the time it took for me to dry up was shorter as well.

As far as pumps go, I rented the top of the line pump by Medela at the hospital (I think it was called the Symphony), but any of the Pump in Style Medela pumps are great for using at work as well as storing your breast milk. They are a little more expensive, but if you will be breastfeeding for a while, it is well worth it. The first pump that I used with my first child, I ended up burning it out. So with the second one I purchased a Medela Pump in Style. For my infant son, however, like I said, my production was lower and it was too much work to pump, nurse, and tend to my other 2 young sons. Hope this advice helps!!!

S.,

First I would like to give you a big pat on the back for BF your babies. Knowing that we are giving them the BEST nutrition is really a great feeling.

I am currently using Medela Pump in Style. It is an electric, double breast pump. I can pump in 10 minutes or less. And it comes in a discreet black carry case.

Good Luck,
M.

I bought a Medela Pump in Style with my 2nd child and used it again for my 3rd. It worked great!

I love this dual breast pump. I have tried others and they were either painful or did not get much milk in one sitting.

This unit has a dial that controls suction and is portable. It even comes in a backpack style now.

They are available at Babies R US. If you get a prescription from your doctor, you can buy it from a breast pump dealer and not pay sales tax.

Good Luck!

S.,
MEDELA!! They are the best by far! I got a cheaper one with our first child, and it didn't work that well. We decided to try Medela, and I couldn't believe how well it worked. I even used the pump with our second child (our hospital had the attachments that went along with it).
When you are done with it, you can sell the pump part of it for almost as much as you paid.

A.

Go with a Medela Pump in style. They are expensive (around 250 i think) but they are worth every penny. I had one when my preemie son was in the hospital and then continued use with it after I went back to work. It was a life saver, it is completely capable of maintaining milk production.