mrsp84
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Post by mrsp84 on Jan 4, 2018 12:41:07 GMT -6
Hi, ladies! I am about 4 weeks away from my due date and had my breast pump all picked out (Spectra S2) and just found out my insurance doesn’t cover it any longer. 👎🏻
This is my second baby and I didn’t have the best experience BFing my first. Mostly it was due to her not latching and my flat nipples, and being completely naive and unprepared at how hard BFing can really be. But, I’m willing to try again and am not sure which pump I should get. I will be going back to work after 10-12 weeks so I’ll need something that is easy to take with me.
Here are my options: Medela Pump In Style Advanced (not double) Nature’s Bond Pure Breast Pump Tomy Quiet Expressions Plus Lansinoh Signature Pro
Any reviews or info on any of these pumps is greatly appreciated. I look forward to being a bit more active over here once LO is born!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2018 13:16:07 GMT -6
I had the Medela PISA and have no complaints! Congrats on your upcoming birth and hope BFing goes well for you. THe ladies on this board are very helpful and informative. Working closely with an LC always helps. Best of luck to you!
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Post by mrsp84 on Jan 4, 2018 19:36:14 GMT -6
Thanks, @kelltothekell! I was leaning toward that one. I will definitely be back soon for some support/advice!
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Post by ssm on Jan 5, 2018 5:55:29 GMT -6
Would your insurance let you pay the difference to get the double pump?
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Post by piratecat on Jan 5, 2018 6:45:46 GMT -6
I have the Spectra and don’t have any experience with the others but I would highly recommend a double breast pump. Pumping at work is such a time suck - getting set up 3x a day takes up a lot of my work day that I would absolutely hate to add more time to that by having to pump each breast at a time. My insurance gave me the option of upgrading from the regular Spectra they covered to the rechargeable one for $60 so I would ask about upgrading to the double if you decide Medela is the best option.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2018 14:59:25 GMT -6
I could do both breasts at the same time. You will definitely want that.
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Post by jules1614 on Jan 6, 2018 10:08:31 GMT -6
I am pretty sure the medela Pisa is a double pump. I got it from insurance and have been very happy. I did have to purchase my own carry bag for it but it wasn’t too expensive and came with extra bottles and the cooler pack. I haven’t had a need but I hear that Medela’s costumer service is awesome too.
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Post by tarheelmom on Jan 7, 2018 13:07:32 GMT -6
I cannot say enough good things about the Spectra S2, it is leaps and bounds better than the first pump (APY) I used. As others mentioned, you really need a double if you plan to pump from work. The Spectra S2 is only $117 on Amazon Prime if you decide to go with it anyway. Crazy that your insurance won't cover it since the cost is so low! www.amazon.com/Spectra-Baby-USA-Hospital-Electric/dp/B00BLBLR1I
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Post by sarahandben108 on Jan 7, 2018 18:25:23 GMT -6
I bought my spectra2 pump off Amazon. It was very inexpensive and I didn’t bother going through my insurance. I used a Medela PISA last time and I already prefer the spectra.
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Post by Nymeria on Jan 8, 2018 10:35:26 GMT -6
I have both a Medela PISA from insurance and a Spectra S2 from a mom on my BMB. The Spectra suction was more comfortable, but I was plenty happy with my Medela.
Are you sure the Medela isn't a double? I don't think the PISA comes in non-double options. The one though my insurance was called the Medela PISA Starter Kit and it is definitely a double electric pump.
I don't know anything about your other options though so I'm obviously biased towards the one I do know something about.
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Post by Dramaphile on Jan 10, 2018 10:00:08 GMT -6
Medela PISA is definitely double, their single electric is a different model, called the Swing. I have one and it worked well and was relatively comfortable, and the parts are easy to find at Babies R Us or Target. I'd be hesitant to get one of the other brands since they're not as widely-used and you may have trouble getting parts. Of your list, Medela also has the most consistently good reviews on Amazon, and their customer service is great, they will overnight you a new pump if yours fails under warranty.
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Post by wells2010 on Jan 12, 2018 19:33:08 GMT -6
Definitely make sure you get a double pump. I'd go with the Medela. The accessories are really easy to find (Target/Amazon have them) and I would also recommend getting extra membranes and parts.
I've had two Medelas and a S2. I prefer the S2 because of the light, comfort, and it remembers your settings. It performs and feels more like a hospital grade pump (which I also use from time to time at work because we have a few that we are free to use there). My output on both pumps has been pretty similar though this time around. If you can swing the price on Amazon, I'd buy it OOP.
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