Hi,
I am looking at a breast pump to have one ready for when our baby arrives. I really only intend to pump once a day at night (so my husband can bottle feed one bottle) and maybe at one another time so I can build up a stash of frozen milk for emergencies. However, I have a few friends who have really struggled with breastfeeding due to latching on issues and ended up exclusively pumping, so I am prepared that I may end up pumping more than I plan.
My friends have mostly recommended me the Medella pumps, but they seem excessively expensive (I would want a double) and I want a closed system pump really. I have also been recommended the Nuby pump (but I read a few reviews about it leaking). The other pump that a friend has raved about is the Elvie pump. However again it is very expensive and although the portability would be nice, I think having an efficient pump is more important to me. I am not sure how efficient the Elvie would be or if it is worth the expense if I am only pumping once or twice a day (probably sitting down).
The pump that seems almost too good to be true to me is the Spectra s1 or s2 pump. I would probably go for S1. I know it is more expensive, but I imagine the battery function may come in handy and it is still so much cheaper than the Medella.
The one thing I have read is that some people find it a bit uncomfortable, but then I imagine this is the case with most pumps. However, I don't want it to make breastfeeding harder if it hurts my nipples.
Anyway, I wondered if anyone had any advice about the Spectra s1 or s2 pumps (especially around the discomfort issue)? Also for anyone with an Elvie do you think it is worth the money and is its milk yield far less than you would get with a conventional electric pump?
Thank you
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Satlie2019 · 08/11/2020 09:35
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