Experienced mommies! Breast pumps??

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First time mommy here! Due June 4th. 💙🌈 Really REALLY hoping I can breast feed my baby or at least be able to successfully pump. What is your favorite pump? Why? I would love advice!

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I would definitely choose Spectra over Medela because it is a closed system as opposed to an open system. This means that there is a barrier between your milk and the suction tubes and helps prevent mold buildup in the pump parts. It's more sanitary and less maintenance. 
I had a spectra with my first last year and I loved it! I never lost supply after returning to work and it was super easy to use 😊

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Medela! So many accessory options too! I’ve used mine for the kids so far!

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I looked at the Elvie, and I really love the look and usability of it!

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I ordered the spectra S1 after reading some really great Amazon reviews. I found that Amazon tends to have some really honest reviews so I check there now for everything

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I’m getting a Medela myself. Only heard great things about it.

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I had the lansinoh with my last baby and loved it! It was portable so I didnt have to sit for 20-30 minutes to finish! Loved it!!

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This is my 5th baby. I used evenflo, Medela pump in style and my last baby I tried Ameda but I’m going with the Spectra 1 this time as you can use it with a reusable battery and around the house without having to be directly plugged in. I like the nightlight feature. I’ve read some great reviews and that it being hospital grade has made me opt for it. I know Medela has normally been the best but they really have some good competitors and Spectra has surpassed them as far as reviews and experiences I’ve heard first hand. ;)

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Join the exclusively pumping moms group on Facebook, if you plan to exclusively pump, they’re so knowledgeable. 
The top 2 pumps are the Medela PISA and Spectra S1. The PISA is good for Moms who also nurse. The S1 is top rated (and hospital grade) for those of us who plan to exclusively pump (the suction pump is rated for 3,000 hours as opposed to the PISA being only a few hundred). Plenty of people chose to have both though (one through insurance and one either out of pocket or lightly used from a FB group such as EP trading post), as your body may prefer and react to one better than the other. 
I see you have the S2 listed but not the S1. I highly suggest splurging for the S1. My
insurance covered all but $75 of it, and it will be well worth it. The S1 has a 3 hour battery pack, and the S2 does not - meaning you will always have to be plugged into a wall of some sort. 
Medela parts are sold at Walmart and Amazon. Spectra is at Target. Not sure if that matters to you or not but I’m a big Walmart shopper so that was a factor for me. 
Then there are the portable pumps like Elvie, Willow, and Freemie. Freemie cups can be used with a Spectra pump to save you lots of $$. Do not buy a portable to serve as your main pump if you plan to exclusively pump.

Experienced mommies! Breast pumps??

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