what kind of breast punp you use??

[Mony0283]

i've been looking around to what i think the best breast pump is-i plan on pumping when i go to work after 6 weeks and i just want to make sure i get the best quality pump.  I plan on buying it myself. does anyone recomended pumps?? also, who plans on breast feeding?? i really pray it works out for me- a lady i work with was able to breast feed and pump for 9 months for both her children- i hope that works out for me

[twiceadopt]

we used the Medela double electric pump. Expensive but works great, you do both at a time and it takes about 10 minutes to fill 2 bottles.

[jifnif]

I bought an evenflo one and it broke after a week.  Now I rent one from our local hospital and its great!!!  Don't go cheap if you plan to use it going back to work.  I definitely suggest getting the best one even if it means spending 250 to 350.  But you might want to make sure that you are definitely going to pump and that you can (physically) before making a purchase.  My gf got a 350.00 pump and only pumped for a week and then got sick and stopped breast feeding all together and is now stuck w/ a pump.  good luck..

[low22]

My sister bought the expensive one too and then couldn't breastfeed.  I'm still pissed that she gave it away...

[Me2mommy2b]

My sister used Medela electric double pump and gave it to me since she stopped breastfeeding.  It works great, expensive but worth the money.  Maybe you should rent for the first month and see how the breastfeeding goes.  If it goes well, then great, buy it.

[anxiousmomtobe?]

I had the medela on the go, it was built into a brief case.

I loved it.

Had no luck with hand pumps,

[NataliesMommy]

Definately the Medela double electric pump.  You will feel like a cow being milked but it works great.  I got the attachment kit at the hospital before we left the hospital, a $50 or so value and the nurses gave it to me.  We rented the motor part from the local pharmacy, I think it was about $175.00 for 3 months but was well worth it.  Get what you can for free from the hospital, pads, blankets, pump kit, etc.

[kellym]

I have the Madela double back-pack and love it! Good luck, hope the breastfeeding works for you!

[mandymoo1983]

only use a medela in fact im using mine as we speak lol ive tried em all go the medela either a double eletric or if you cant afford that one get the medela swing its also great and can be used for full time pumping there only new i got mine about a month ago now i was using the hospital  medela lactina set befor that the big $2000 one the swing is just as good i think its $300 im in australia aswell though so dunno if you can purchase goodluck

[MuncieMom]

I would recommend considering the Avent Isis IQ Duo or the Medela Pump in Style.  If your hospital rents pumps, it might be a good idea to rent one for 6 weeks or so to see how it goes, before investing so much money in a good pump.  I have an older Medela Pump in Style and liked it fine.  I also used the one from the hospital (Medela) and found it to be the same as the Pump in Style only much much heavier.  I was a home-tester for the Isis IQ Uno before it was released and really found that I liked being able to regulate my own pumping pattern.  Also, I used the Avent Via hand pump and like the fit and cushion of the Avent Pumps better, but until after my son was born, they didn't have any electrics to offer, so I don't actually own one of those.  Hope you find the right one for you!

[girl522]

Whatever you do don't get a pump that pumps too fast.  You need to make sure you do it for at least 15-20 minutes because it takes a little longer for the hind milk to come out.  The fore milk which comes out first is mostly carbs and protein while the hind milk contains mostly fat.