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JJ2014
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Breast Pump Advice Needed

Below are the pumps covered by my insurance carrier. Im having my first so I know nothing (I plan to take classes and meet with a lactation specialist). Which do you recommend? Thanks in advance!


Medela Pump-in-Style Advanced Starter Set

Ameda Purely Yours Ultra Pump

Evenflo Deluxe Double Electric Breast Pump

Advanced Double Electric Breast Pump

Hygeia Q Pump with Tote

Spectra S2

Freemie Freedom Deluxe Set with Hands Free and Concealable Freemie Collection Cups.

Evenflo Double Electric Breast Pump

Advanced Double Electric Breast Pump Unit

Ameda Purely Yours Breast Pump

Posted 10/27/15 5:42 PM
 
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ANewDayHasCome
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Breast Pump Advice Needed

Spectra s2 hands down!

Posted 10/27/15 5:46 PM
 

shapla79
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Re: Breast Pump Advice Needed

Definitely the Spectra. I used Medela with my other 2 kids (before Spectra existed), and hands-down I'm making more milk with it. It's a hospital grade pump with a closed system.

Posted 10/27/15 5:58 PM
 

MrsG823
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Breast Pump Advice Needed

I had a hygeia pump and really like it.

Posted 10/27/15 7:16 PM
 

ElizaRags35
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Breast Pump Advice Needed

Another vote for Spectra!

Posted 10/27/15 10:16 PM
 

muffaboo
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Spectra!

Posted 10/27/15 10:36 PM
 

Maybe-Baybe
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Re: Breast Pump Advice Needed

I've only has medela and thought it was just ok. From what I've heard that's a pretty decent pump. Since many others are suggesting Spectra I would assume that is better.

Posted 10/27/15 11:13 PM
 

ElizaRags35
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Re: Breast Pump Advice Needed

Posted by Maybe-Baybe

I've only has medela and thought it was just ok. From what I've heard that's a pretty decent pump. Since many others are suggesting Spectra I would assume that is better.



I've used both and the Spectra is so much more gentle and it's hospital grade & a closed system so that's a plus.

I'd say the only negative is that it's harder to find extra parts for it.

Posted 10/27/15 11:38 PM
 

ANewDayHasCome
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Re: Breast Pump Advice Needed

Posted by ElizaRags35

Posted by Maybe-Baybe

I've only has medela and thought it was just ok. From what I've heard that's a pretty decent pump. Since many others are suggesting Spectra I would assume that is better.



I've used both and the Spectra is so much more gentle and it's hospital grade & a closed system so that's a plus.

I'd say the only negative is that it's harder to find extra parts for it.



All of this. First dd I used medela and never had a great supply. Now with dd2 I'm using the spectra and it's amazing. I only double pump 10 minutes and get a ton of milk.

We even bought a separate deep freezer that is now stocked with about 300 bags of milk!

Posted 10/28/15 6:37 AM
 

FTM427
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Re: Breast Pump Advice Needed

Posted by ElizaRags35

Posted by Maybe-Baybe

I've only has medela and thought it was just ok. From what I've heard that's a pretty decent pump. Since many others are suggesting Spectra I would assume that is better.



I've used both and the Spectra is so much more gentle and it's hospital grade & a closed system so that's a plus.

I'd say the only negative is that it's harder to find extra parts for it.



I have the Spectra and yes its expensive to order extra parts. Also depends on how often & where you'll be pumping. The Spectra doesnt have a bag etc. so if you're commuting everyday on the train for example it might be annoying whereas the Medela come in the bag.

Posted 10/28/15 7:35 AM
 

Jacquelina
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Re: Breast Pump Advice Needed

My insurance only covered the Ameda & Medela.

I really wanted the Medela just based off recommendations, but the medical supplies company I had to get it from, were out of stock, so I ended up getting the Ameda.

I really have no complaints, it did the job and very easy to clean.

I loved the medical grade one they let me use in the hospital, it was strong! That was medela, but again medical grade, not a home based pump. I dont think you can get those through insurance :)

Posted 10/28/15 10:39 AM
 

ElizaRags35
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Re: Breast Pump Advice Needed

Posted by FTM427

Posted by ElizaRags35

Posted by Maybe-Baybe

I've only has medela and thought it was just ok. From what I've heard that's a pretty decent pump. Since many others are suggesting Spectra I would assume that is better.



I've used both and the Spectra is so much more gentle and it's hospital grade & a closed system so that's a plus.

I'd say the only negative is that it's harder to find extra parts for it.



I have the Spectra and yes its expensive to order extra parts. Also depends on how often & where you'll be pumping. The Spectra doesnt have a bag etc. so if you're commuting everyday on the train for example it might be annoying whereas the Medela come in the bag.



The medela that comes with the bag depends on insurance. Mine didn't offer the one in the bag. I just used a tote to carry everything.

Also there is a way to hack the medela parts so they can be used on the spectra - pretty sure it's on youtube.

Posted 10/28/15 1:52 PM
 

shapla79
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Re: Breast Pump Advice Needed

Posted by FTM427

Posted by ElizaRags35

Posted by Maybe-Baybe

I've only has medela and thought it was just ok. From what I've heard that's a pretty decent pump. Since many others are suggesting Spectra I would assume that is better.



I've used both and the Spectra is so much more gentle and it's hospital grade & a closed system so that's a plus.

I'd say the only negative is that it's harder to find extra parts for it.



I have the Spectra and yes its expensive to order extra parts. Also depends on how often & where you'll be pumping. The Spectra doesnt have a bag etc. so if you're commuting everyday on the train for example it might be annoying whereas the Medela come in the bag.



Just an FYI- but you can pump directly into Avent classic bottles with the Spectra pump. Avent classic bottles and nipples are interchangeable with the Spectra bottles and nipples.

Posted 10/30/15 8:44 AM
 

JJ2014
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Re: Breast Pump Advice Needed

Thanks everyone!

Posted 11/2/15 5:19 PM
 
 

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