Electric Breast Pump - Breast Pump Review
If you’re planning on or is breast feeding you probably want your baby to get all the benefits from your milk - even when you’re not available. Breast feeding can be difficult whether you’re getting ready to go back to work, letting someone else take care of your baby while you’re getting some extra rest or want to go out.
Breast pump is a big help in keeping your milk production stimulated while it allows others to help you take care of your baby. Expressing breast milk to give to your baby by bottle not only gives you some free time but it also provides your partner an opportunity to feed the baby.
Choosing Breast Pump – Breast Pump Review
Breast pumps are divided into three categories:
- Electric Breast Pump
- Batteries Operated Breast Pump
- Manual Breast Pump
Electric Breast Pump – Hospital-Grade Electric Breast Pump
Hospital-grade electric breast pump or a full-size electric breast pump is a heavy-duty hospital-grade model with double collection kit. It’s the most efficient breast pump because the double collection kit allows you to pump both breasts at once. If you’re constantly pumping throughout the day these electric breast pump can cut your pumping time by half.
Hospital-grade electric breast pump are the most expensive (a new one can cost more than $1,000) and it’s usually is heavy and bulky. However, these breast pumps are available for rent. If you don’t want to buy a hospital-grade electric breast pump you can check with a medical supply store (pharmacy) to find out their top of the line breast pumps for rent and its pricings.
Also, if you're planning on renting a hospital-grade electric breast pump you would have to buy your own collectiong kit which can cost up to $65.
Breast Pump – Personal Use Electric Breast Pump
Top-end personal electric breast pump is a popular choice for moms who are returning to work full time because it offers both: the efficiency of hospital-grade breast pumps and the convenience of portable models. It weighs at about 8 pounds and has double-pumping capability.
Most of these electric breast pumps come with a build in battery pack making pumping easier if you’re pumping in a room that lack an electrical outlet. It also comes with carrying cases that include other accessories such as bottles, labels, and storage bags.
If you're considering of getting a used personal electric breast pump, you should check with the manufacturing company to see whether the breast pump is safe for 2nd hand use. Because these breast pumps are designed for personal used, unlike rental models, milk from the previous owner might leak into some parts of the pumps that might end up contaminating your own milk.
Mini Electric Breast Pump – Battery Operate Breast Pump
Mini electric breast pump are more affordable than high-end electric breast pumps. The prices of these pumps can range from $50 - $150. They weigh about 2 pounds and is portable.
Most mini electric breast pumps allow you to pump only one breast at a time and pumping generally require a bit more effort and is longer and to use than top-end electric pumps.
If the pump is battery-operated as the battery wears down the pumping cycle may also slow. With slower cycles the vacuum will be held longer on the breast and may cause some discomfort. Also, with battery-operated breast pumps you may need to replace the batteries frequently.
Manual Breast Pump – Non Electric Breast Pump
Manual breast pump are generally lighter, smaller, more affordable ($30 - $60), and quieter than electric breast pump. With manual breast pump you can only pump one breast at a time and some may require both hands to operate.
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