Spectra S1 or Medela electric pump?

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I'm torn between the two. Have read some reviews that says the Spectra S1 is by far the best but just seen a post saying that with the Medela you can express more quickly? What is your experience?

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I have the spectra but modified it to fit Medela flanges/bottles. I read that the only benefits to Medela is the easy access to accessories. Which is why I modified for Medela. I love my s1 and I'm super excited about how much you can personalize it (vacuum & rate)

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Also, I have been trying to kick start some labor lol and used the pump last night with modifications and got almost 2 oz of colostrum in 8 minutes... decided to save it instead of wasting it.

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Spectra for sure. More natural pumping. VERY quiet. The actual pump is a little bulky, but it makes up for it!!

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Freemie

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I bought medela

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I'm using lanisoh products they work best for me.

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I like the Medela. It's what they use in the hospitals in my area. I used it while my last baby was in the Nicu. Super easy to use. I've never tried anything else though so I'm a bit bias.

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I got the spectra this time. When I had my son, I used a medela and I didn't like it.. Never got a lot of milk, always pinched, even after trying multiple sizes. And I was always sitting there for like 30 min to an hour just to get a few ounces. I expressed more by hand! Anyway. This time I'm trying the spectra because I read good things. Hopefully it works better! Not sure if it matters, but I'm also very busty. (I was 40DDD after my son and predict I will be the same this time around!)