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MrsS1231
LIF Toddler
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Breast Pumps
I'm trying to decide between
Madela Pump in Style® Advanced Breast Pump
Spectra 2 Hospital Strength Breast Pump
Pro's and/or Cons to either?
Those that have the Spectra - is it portable? I'll have to bring what ever I decide to get to work after 3 months.
Message edited 7/16/2015 1:40:22 PM.
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Posted 7/10/15 2:17 PM |
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ElizaRags35
My 2 Girls
Member since 2/09 20494 total posts
Name: Me
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Breast Pumps
If my insurance covers the spectra, I'm definitely getting it. I had to EP with DD1 and all the EP groups I'm in rave about it.
ETA: but the PISA is a great pump too.
Message edited 7/10/2015 2:27:40 PM.
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Posted 7/10/15 2:26 PM |
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ANewDayHasCome
Love multiplies, not divides
Member since 11/12 14481 total posts
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Breast Pumps
If you're insurance covers the spectra s2 def that one. It's a closed system, whereas the medela isn't. Plus it's hospital grade, quieter and gentler
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Posted 7/10/15 2:42 PM |
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SummerMom
Now a mom of 2!
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Re: Breast Pumps
My insurance didn't cover either. I used the Medela and it worked just fine for me.
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Posted 7/10/15 4:34 PM |
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shapla79
Where Does The Time Go?
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Re: Breast Pumps
I had a Medela PISA and Freestyle from my last 2 kids (when insurance didn't cover anything). This time around I just had a Spectra S2 delivered to me through insurance. I switched because 1) it's a closed system and 2) the reviews I read comparing the pumps talked about being able to pump a lot more milk with the Spectra S2.
I had issues with milk getting in the tubes with both of my Medelas, so I really wanted a closed system this time around.
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Posted 7/10/15 5:24 PM |
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dlj97
LIF Adult
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Breast Pumps
I have a freestyle and PISA (both covered by insurance) - I am getting the Spectra this time (also covered).
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Posted 7/10/15 5:46 PM |
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alexb
LIF Adult
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Breast Pumps
My insurance didnt cover a breast pump but i ordered the Spectra from amazon for $150- not bad considering my last pump was double the price. So far, i love the pump. Its gentler than the Medela PISA i had... Also, it has a nightlight that has come in super handy when i dont want to wake everyone up while pumping. Lastly, it is super quiet. My daughter never wakes up when i pump next to her .
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Posted 7/11/15 7:47 PM |
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LIGirl2012
LIF Infant
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Re: Breast Pumps
At what point in your pregnancy are you able to coordinate with your insurance company to provide a pump?
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Posted 7/12/15 6:39 AM |
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ElizaRags35
My 2 Girls
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Re: Breast Pumps
Posted by LIGirl2012
At what point in your pregnancy are you able to coordinate with your insurance company to provide a pump?
Usually within 30 days of your due date.
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Posted 7/12/15 10:32 AM |
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Re: Breast Pumps
Posted by LIGirl2012
At what point in your pregnancy are you able to coordinate with your insurance company to provide a pump?
I got mine when I was only 4 months
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Posted 7/12/15 3:41 PM |
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Re: Breast Pumps
Posted by BabyToCome0915
Posted by LIGirl2012
At what point in your pregnancy are you able to coordinate with your insurance company to provide a pump?
I got mine when I was only 4 months
I ordered mine when I was 4 months and then it comes when you're about 30 days out. I recommend putting the request in asap. They confirm your pregnancy with the doc and then based on the due date is when they ship it.
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Posted 7/12/15 11:00 PM |
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LIGirl2012
LIF Infant
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Re: Breast Pumps
Okay. Thanks girls!
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Posted 7/13/15 8:52 AM |
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MrsS1231
LIF Toddler
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Breast Pumps
Those that have the Spectra - is it portable? I'll have to bring what ever I decide to get to work after 3 months.
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Posted 7/15/15 9:03 PM |
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