whats the best breast pump?

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I have used medela pump in style, spectra s2 and now medela sonata. As a mom who is a power producer I need a powerful pump. Here’s my opinion. Keep in mind every woman responds differently to each pump. So just because something worked/didn’t work for me doesn’t mean the same for you. 
Bonuses to medela brand products:
* excellent customer support. If you have any issues you can call and they will fix/replace your pump at their cost. 
* pumping parts are much easier to find and cheaper. Spectra has limited flang sizes, so if you are an odd ball like me then you have to google “how to convert medela parts to fit spectra”. 
* pump in style is covered thru just about all health insurances 
Spectra advantages/disadvantage:
*my pump broke, the power cord to be specific. It was only the second day I used it and it just stop working. I called and spectra told me tough shit. That it wasn’t their problem and I could reorder a new one for $30+ 
* it’s a gentle pump with numerous settings giving you a more customizable pumping experience. 
* I have very large breast and nipples. I found it VERY hard to get it to find the initial suction. I had to keep repositioning my breast in the flanges to get the pump to grab on. 
* pumps a few min faster than the pump in style. 
* quiet pump 
* hospital grade
* covered thru most health insurances. 
Sonata advantages/disadvantages:
* it’s medela.... customer service.....
* it is ALL new pumping parts. So old medela parts are not convertible with this pump. So you have to buy spare pumping parts if you want extras (which I recommend) and the spare parts are a little pricey. 
* it’s battery powered and rechargeable...
* it Bluetooth syncs with your phone... 
* it’s very gentle (like the spectra) but doesn’t have as many settings as spectra. 
* very quiet like spectra 
* hospital grade
* very unlikely to be covered thru insurance but can upgrade and pay out of pocket the difference. 
End results: 
Pump in style takes me about 20 min to pump 5 oz a breast. That’s double pumping, 20 min = 10 oz total. 
Spectra s2 takes me about 15 min to pump same amount. 
Sonata takes me 8-10 minutes. 
Which pump would I pick? 
Wanting speed/efficiency? Spectra or sonata. If your insurance covered the sonata go sonata. If not go with spectra. 
Gentle? Spectra or sonata. Again... depending if insurance covers it. 
Portability? Pump any where? Sonata. 
The sonata is nice but not really worth the $300-400 price tag. Unless you really truly need all the bells and whistles which most of the time you don’t. 
Hope this helps!

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I used the Medela Symphony rented from the hospital for the first two months. Then I switched to the Spectra 2 that I got from insurance. I like the Spectra 2 more. Parts are easier to clean (but new parts are easier to get for Medela, like just from Target). And I prefer the adjustments you can do on suction strength and frequency for the Spectra. It feels more gentle but just as effective. 
I also like that the Spectra is a closed system. Because of that, I felt ok buying a used Spectra to keep at work, so I didn’t have to schlep my main one around. 
I also got the Spectra 9, which is the small super portable battery one. I like it for travel. Fits in a cup holder. I get the same output as when I used the Symphony. 
I still use the Medela collection bottles though because I like the size and ounce markers.

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i have the ameda and i don’t recommend it lol . although i’m grateful that my insurance covered it if you have options i wouldn’t go with this one , it doesn’t suck strong enough for me personally it won’t get all my milk out idk if it’s just my body or the pump but i just wouldn’t recommend

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I have the Medela Sonata and LOVE it. I'm a first-time mom so I have no experience with other pumps. However, I love the Medela Sonata. When I saw that my husband's insurance covered it, I had to get it! I am self-employed, but I believe this is a good pump for moms who work outside the home as well because it's quiet, lightweight, has a rechargeable battery, and it's great for on-the-go. I have pumped in airports, while driving, and other places.

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