breast pump

[baby_pumpkin523]

I just found out that I am preggers with my 2nd child. I had issues with breast feeding my dd. And now I want to get a breast pump so when the time comes I can have back up plan. What brands do you girls think is the best without getting too expensive

[Kris_PBG]

I used the Ameda Purely Yours - comparable to the Medela double electric pump, but a fraction of the price.

Are you looking for a pump for going back to work?  Just to have one handy - kind of depends on your situation as to whether you need a double electric.

[baby_pumpkin523]

Just one to have just in case. I'm a Sahm. after having my dd I didn't have her latch on right which caused sores on my nipple that bleed like crazy every time that I breast fed her. so I stoped BF her for a few days to let the sores get a little better. By the time that I was able to bf her again I couldn't get a milk supply in no matter how much water or how much that I tried to BF her so this time I want to learn how to bf corectly and pump milk so I have enough milk for this baby. so I can be ready for whatever life throws at me

Quoting Kris_PBG:

I used the Ameda Purely Yours - comparable to the Medela double electric pump, but a fraction of the price.

Are you looking for a pump for going back to work?  Just to have one handy - kind of depends on your situation as to whether you need a double electric.

[AlyssaRob1416]

When I was only pumping once in a while, I had the Avent Isis- it was awesome. With my last baby, I had a Medela pump in style and definitely got my money's worth. I had to pump exclusively for the first 7 months.

[Kris_PBG]

My "occassional" pump that I really liked was the Avent ISIS hand pump.

[JlynnDoyle]

I had the medela swing & honestly I hated it.  I ended up having to rent a double electric from the hospital.  The medela swing was suggested at the breastfeeding class since I was also a SAHM & didn't think I would need a pump often but I found it to be slow, noisy & didn't have enough suction to get the milk out for me.  I hope the breastfeeding goes well for you this time around!!

[baby_pumpkin523]

How much does it cost to rent one from the hospital?

Quoting JlynnDoyle:

I had the medela swing & honestly I hated it.  I ended up having to rent a double electric from the hospital.  The medela swing was suggested at the breastfeeding class since I was also a SAHM & didn't think I would need a pump often but I found it to be slow, noisy & didn't have enough suction to get the milk out for me.  I hope the breastfeeding goes well for you this time around!!