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All pumps are not created
equal, unfortunately. And a pump that works well for some women may not
work for others. Some companies consistently make good pumps, and that
includes Medela as well as Ameda/Egnell
and White River. Each of these companies has a variety of pumps that are
designed for different pumping needs.
If you plan to just pump
for an occasional time you will be away from your baby, you would not
need as good a pump as you would if you plan to pump every day while
you are away at work. The occasionally pumping mom can often get by
with a manual pump or even hand expression. If she plans to pump a
little more frequently, a small electric pump works well. The mom who
will be away from her baby while she works, or the mother of a
premature infant who wishes to pump her milk for her baby will do best
with the larger electric pumps. The larger pumps are available for
short or long term rental, or purchase.
The best pumps will
automatically release the suction (as opposed to you having to press a
button or hold an opening closed), and will cycle frequently. No pump
will ever match what a baby does at the breast, but some mimic the
mechanics better than others.
Nancy, PT's webmother
- recommends the Medela Pump In Style - especially great for working
moms. It's a double electric pump, easy to use and easy to
transport - even comes camouflaged (looks like a large black purse when
it's all closed up). Now known as the Pump In Style '98, the set
includes an insulated pouch, coolers & bottles, and now also comes
with a car lighter power adapter and a manual breastpump
conversion kit.
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