Wearable pumps?

Question

Does anyone have any experience with the Willow or Elvie wearable pumps? I have my Medela freestyle from my last baby 3 years ago but I am so interested in the wearable pumps, especially since I have resorted to almost exclusive pumping due to inverted nipples. Does anyone have any experience with either of these or recommend one over the other?

Answer

I actually really loved the Elvie. Granted I had a unique situation that I needed to pump in my car when I went back to work. For me it was a game changer though bc of the convenience. I still used a medela in style when pumping at the end of the day bc the pump was stronger on the in style but for the ease of use and the mental aspect of not being plugged in somewhere was worth it. It’s definitely more cumbersome to do chores and stuff but in a pinch it’s doable but you definitely can’t bend forward too far bc it does leak but still overall worth it IMO.

Answer

The elvie is useless unless you are sat still watching the tv. Doing anything chore wise where you are moving or bending over you leak or lose suction. When baby is crying I couldn’t hold her and console her next to me body as these gigantic plastic rocks in my bra. It just defeats the purpose of why you buy it! Definitely going back to my Medela with my 3rd as if pumped effective and still allowed for  movement

Wearable pumps?

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