Breastpump. How to pick one?

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How do you pick a pump?

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Research is your best friend! But to start off, your insurance will more than likely cover a pump for you. Depending on your insurance, they may give you a few options. So definitely check that!

The most popular one is the Medela because they are widely used and so well known and most stores sells replacement parts. However, I highly highly suggest doing some research and looking up reviews before choosing if you have that option.

The one I highly recommend are Spectra S1 and S2. They are hospital grade pumps but are sold for the fraction of the cost of Medelas (my insurance doesn't cover them, so I bought mine on Amazon for $121). The S1 and S2 are the same exact pump, the only difference between the two is that the S1 has a recharable battery- a car adapter can be bought for both separtely though. They are recently new to market in the US (they came to the US in 2013), but they've been slowly working their way up and winning over the hearts of Medela users.

The reason being is, most pumps, especially the Medela from what others have said and told me, tug at you when pumping. It can be painful and annoying and just not that effective at emptying you completely. The Spectra pumps are the only pumps on the market that mimic the sucking of a nursing baby, are much more comfortable, and according to many, take less time to get more milk out. They're a closed system (no milk can get into the tubes, meaning less chance of bacteria growth, in turn more hygenic), it has a built in night light in the handle with two settings for night time nursing and also has a 30 minute timer in case you fall asleep.

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Make sure you check with insurance 1st! I didn't realize mine provided a pump until LO was almost 4 months!

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YouTube reviews helped me pick mine. I got the spectra s2 and I honestly couldn't be happier!

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Spectra S2!

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Look at the features: suction and pump rate. Also look at replacement parts (membranes, gaskets, tubing, flanges, valves, etc). Depending on use, model, etc, this part can get pricey. Medela is a good go to, but pricey. I like my Medela but LOVED my ameda purely yours. Also look at the ease of replacing parts (medela flanges has 2 parts vs ameda having one piece).

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I picked one based on what my insurance covered. I had a few options to pick from, but I went with the Hygeia Enjoye which is recommended by la leche league

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Spectra s2

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