Breast Pumps 101: How to choose the best one for you through Insurance

[@amyeneboe]

This video doesn't actually give any advice about choosing a pump other than get an electric pump over a manual one. This video title is a bit misleading as it generalizes what comes in a box but as mentioned it's going to be different looking depending on the product. Honestly, it would be more helpful to watch a 2 hour video that covers the pros and cons of every insurance covered pump so that we can make an informed decision. It's so difficult as a first-time mom to know what the best option is, and it feels like it shouldn't be this complicated. The biggest thing is you only get 1 pump with your insurance, so it's important that you choose correctly the first time as there is no try before you buy or return option.

[@karaz2357]

I totally agree with you. I didn't get the information I expected. I want to know which one is better. But she doesn't mention it at all.

[@swelnel1669]

Thank you so much for this! I know a lot of commenters wanted your review of each one, but this was exactly what I needed- a general overview of the features that are available and basic information about how they’re used. Now I know what I want and what features to look for based on my preferences!

[@nazanosmanoglu5688]

The lactation team at my hospital provided Medela to me and lent it for one week before my Spectra S2 breast pump arrived. So I had experience with both. Both of them work great. Recommended for all. Very easy to use and has great suction. No complain.

[@ntmn8444]

There really are so many choices. I have a lifestyle that’s not traditional. I’m finding I may need 3 different kinds of pumps. I would probably opt to get the most powerful kind through my insurance.

[@TheBreastfeedingShop]

Take a look at the Zomee Z2…it has collection cups too..which is a great option. Let me know if you have any questions.

[@EasyLiss]

I would’ve liked a review of each pump at the beginning, instead of general overviews of pumps overall.

[@krystleobrien6229]

Same! Key differences

[@TheBreastfeedingShop]

oh that's great feedback- I am trying to do more videos - so the feedback is really appreciated! -Patty

[@earllishasanders6743]

Thank you for making this video

[@sebrinaheredia4921]

I just found out I am pregnant and I was wondering If I should be pumping and saving the milk even before baby is born? Once it comes in of course. Also, will insurance let me get the pump before the birth of baby?

[@TheBreastfeedingShop]

Hi Sebrina! Hand expressing colostrum prior to baby’s birth can be beneficial, in the event the baby has reason to be supplemented after birth. An example would be if baby has a low blood sugar. Here is a good resource on the topic: www.gestationaldiabetes.co.uk/colostrum-harvesting/. Be sure to check with your OBGYN as to when to start, as most do not want you to collect colostrum prior to being full term, in case the hormone starts contractions. Most insurance companies will let you get a breast pump prior to birth. Check out our website thebreastfeedingshop.com/ to order your pump. Know though, that your first milk is colostrum, and it is usually difficult to pump out. Hand expression may be a better option, when trying to harvest colostrum prenatally.

[@rachaelhudson6025]

So u should start pumping before baby comes, I’f possible? I always thought that you should wait bc that first bit of milk that comes out when baby comes is very important and healthy for baby?

[@kayleeturner3631]

@@rachaelhudson6025 also your OB before you start pumping before baby comes. The comment above mentioned that most OBs want you to wait so that you do not start contractions prematurely. Also colostrum is difficult to express with a pump. A good rule of thumb is wait until the baby comes, unless your DR tells you otherwise.

[@sheridamarshall9141]

@@rachaelhudson6025 hi! I am currently 30 weeks pregnant and I have been hand expressing my colostrum into little medicine syringes! My midwife said that hand expressing isn’t enough to start contractions, if it was they would tell you no breast play during intimacy, but that you should wait until you’re at least 32+ weeks to start trying to use an actual pump because that’s a lot stronger than hand expressing and CAN cause contractions. When you start leaking, you don’t produce enough to actually pump anyway! If you have questions about hand expressing, there’s some good videos about how to do it and how to collect! I didn’t start leaking until I was around 20 weeks pregnant and some women don’t leak at all, it’s all normal, but never be afraid to hand express because your supply will keep coming! You won’t run out of colostrum or milk! and the more you work with it, the more you will produce! :)

[@bayleewinkler8920]

@@sheridamarshall9141 hi, you seem really knowledgeable about all of this. I have a question. During my first pregnancy i started to have my milk come in, i would leak & soak my bras & shirts, but once my son was born it was like my milk supply dried all the way up? I tried so many different things to get it to come back & went to many different lactation consultants as well as tried all of the vitamins & supplements & different breastfeeding cookies to try & make my milk come back but it never did, i was unable to breastfeed entirely. Now im pregnant with my second little boy 8 years later, im 26+3 weeks along with no milk coming in thusfar, but is there anything i could do to maybe keep my supply from going away this time? I really would like to be able to breastfeed this time around but im unsure of how to make that possible with what happened last time. For another bit of background information, for whatever reason my grandmother, mother, & sister were also unable to breastfeed so could it just be something wrong genetically keeping me from being able to? Any tips you might have & are willing to share, i would love.

[@pratikuprety]

Does Amerigroup insurance through CHIP cover brest pump?

[@TheBreastfeedingShop]

everyones insurance has different coverage - please give us a call at 866-255-6779

[@HenriettaQuintina-k7b]

O'Reilly Lane

[@pataguilar4705]

I would like to k own which one is the most recommended?

[@TheBreastfeedingShop]

It really varies depending on what your needs are - please call us at 866-255-6779

[@happygurl105]

That zomee is by far the worst pump ever made does not have any suction what’s so over after 3 uses it’s a done deal they replaced the machine and it did the same that’s why the insurance covers only that one it’s cheapest thing if it breaks you can’t get another

[@alexuswilson7994]

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[@TheBreastfeedingShop]

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