Breastpumps - North Charleston,SC

I have the Medela Pump In Style Advanced. I use it around 11 times a week and my daughter is 6 months old. I've never had a problem with it. It works great and comes in a backpack. None of my coworkers even know what's in the bag. I was originally planning on only breastfeeding for 6 months but now I am going for the whole year. If I didn't have a good pump I would have never made it. It is definitely worth the price...just think how much formula costs. It'll pay for itself many times over.

I alos have the medela double breast pump and it was great! I will be using it again for my next child. There is another one that I have heard wonderful things about and it is not electric. I believe it's by avent? but I am not positive lactation consultants are great for advice too. do a google search for best breastpumps.... I always google it!

Medela Pump in Style, dual pump with sleek black carrying case, storage compartment and freezer packs. Could not have lived without it! Good luck!

Hi,
Medela Double Breast Pump is the one I used and it worked great!! I tried other kinds before, but didn't like them at all. I rented the Medela one from the hospital(it was a little pricey to rent) but well worth it. I had twins and they had to stay at the hospital after they were born, so I used this pump to store breastmilk for them. I continued to use it for a little while after they came home, too. It saved time, because you could pump both breasts at the same time, it had a convenient carrying case, easy to take places, & you could adjust the rate. Check with your hospital and see if they offer the Medela Breast Pump. BTW, congratulations on your pregnancy...wishing all the best for you and your baby!!!

imo the best breast pumps are the kind you rent at the hospital.....

Evenflo has a good mechanical breastpump. It has 5 speeds.

I used the Medela double pump. You could use one side at a time also. It runs electric or battery (great when we took trips).
Although my nephew was born early and only weighed 2 1/2 pds but my sister is very big, she used a hospital pump and loved it.
If you are wanting one to get your supply up then the hospital grade seems great but if it's for occasional pumping I would go with the Medela pump. Good Luck!

First, there are many pumps out there, but none as good as your newborn baby! I kind of hesitate to encourage moms to worry about looking for a pump until right before the baby arrives. I think we (societally) are too fascinated by the "things" we believe go along with a new baby. I know it is important to prepare, but sometimes having a pump, therefore planning to pump milk, makes it easier to give baby a bottle too early, which often sets the mom/baby up for breastfeeding failure. This is not a criticism by any means, I would just advise you (as a lactation professional) not to worry about it too much. In the first weeks, a pump can be used to relieve severe engorgement, and to save up a few bottles for when the baby is older. In my experience, a simple Medela hand pump is great for this, but so is hand expression. For later, the Medela Harmony or Avent Isis hand pumps are good; different people have different experiences with them. I would NOT waste my money on these battery-operated-with-electrical-adapter pumps you can pick up at Wal-Mart or any mass retailer. I have not encountered a mother yet in my years of practice who had success with them (either not effective or caused a lot of nipple pain). These retail for $20-$50 and IMO are a waste of money. If you would like further advice and recommendations, you can send me a private message.
B. McGarity, RN, CLC, PLM
Certified Lactation Counselor (DHHS)

www.medela.com/ PUMP IN STYLE is the one I used when I breastfed :) Another mom mentioned using hospital grade, and if you're a first time mommy, it may be a great idea to rent a hospital grade pump for the first 4-6 weeks to stimulate milk production along w/ the breast feeding... but the medela is what hospitals around here usually recommend! good luck!

i WOULD GO TO BABIES R US i GOT MINE THERE IT WAS GREAT, COULDN'T BREASTFEED BUT THE BREAST PUMP WORKED NICE.i THINK ITS A MEDALA?NOT SURE ON THE SPELLING.

The Medela Breast Pump is great.

I am a working and nursing mom and I use the Avent Isis manual breast pump. I think it works really well considering it is very simply made, and it is easy to clean and transport discreetly. I was also given a Medela Harmony manual pump at the hospital and it worked well too. I have never used an electric pump, but the Avent pump is cost effective (about $50) and meets my needs well (pumping about 3x a day). Congrats on your pregnancy and your decision to breastfeed!

Depends on what you're needing it for. If you're a working mom, definitely something from the Medela company. They are a breastfeeding company and make products that support this. The cost of the pump is pricy, but it is cheaper than formula in the long run.

If you will be staying at home and not really needing to pump much, try the Avent Isis. Again, pricier than the other manual pumps, but it's worth the cost. I've even known women who prefer to use this manual pump for pumping at work over using and electric.

Ones that I've heard to stay away from are made by companies like Evenflo and Gerber. They're cheaper, but don't provide the proper stimulation to maintain your supply.

The hospital lent me the medela double electric pump while my son we under the bili lights and it is really nice and not very time consuming. But it is large and not exactly easy to take with you anywhere. I also got the avent isis IQ electric pump and it is wonderful and not as expensive as the medela. It is small and compact and easy to put in your suitcase and or diaper bag. It works wonderfully.

I also used the Ameda Purely Yours pump and liked it. (Granted I've never used the Medela.) These are the qualities that distinguish it from the Medela high-end pumps in my mind:

- You can adjust the *cycle speed* (4 settings) in addition to the suction (Medela only lets to adjust the suction)
- The Purely Yours pump with the Hygienikit has an FDA approved barrier system that takes the worry out of borrowing a pump or buying a used one.
- It's cheaper. By about $100 when I was looking. If you can find someone's base to borrow, buying my own hygienikit only cost me $39.

You can read about it here http://www.hollister.com/us/mbc/breastfeeding/resource/st... (If the link doesn't work, go to hollister.com and click on resource center. Look for info on the Hygienikit study. You can also find local people to buy from as you can't find Ameda products in any store. The local salespeople had significantly cheaper prices than the online reatilers. )

Just wanted to update this response as I am pregnant for the second time and see that many online retailers are offering competitive prices, free shipping, and bonus gifts (like comfort gels) bringing them to roughly the same prices I paid from the local salesrep.

Hope you find this helpful!

I have the Medela Pump In Style pump. It's a double pump but can also be used as a single and I really like it! I know other people who have used the same model and have actually seen other moms out and about (like at the airport) who have the same one. You only know the bag if you have one, it's very discreet!

The best is the medella. They are kind of expensive but it is worth it!

Hi J., I at first had the Medella hand pump for the occassional pumping. My hands kept cramping and getting tired from using it, time consuming too. But after my son (who is 2 year old now) had latching on problems, that didn't resolve until after 3 months, I went ahead and spent the money on Medella in Style Electric Double pump. It actually helped my nipples get into a shape that was easier for my son to latch on. Also it increased my supply the more that I would pump, which was great in growth spurts. I could get out more milk in less time compared to the hand model. The electric model is also battery compatible. I continued to use the electric pump to have a spare bottle if I needed to go out without my son. I have recommended this breastpump to others and they too have had great success with it. I hope this helps.

Waccamaw Hospital gave me a Medala Hand pump. The lactition consultant said they are one of the best pumps out there. For a while there, i was using my pump quite often and it's still working great for me!

First off if you are only going to breastfeed and plan to stick with it i think you should get the ones through the hospital they arent cheap but if you are serious about it then thats it here they had me rent one for a month which wasnt much but since i was a SAHM i choose not to get it bc it would have been a waste to me but i love the one i use from the hospital which is the one of shall i say one of the ones they sell. the ones from walmart ((ive heard)) are always breaking and stuff...If you have any other ? about this feel free to ask this was my first time breastfeeding ))the first baby had problems...

The Medela Pump in Style Advanced. I can't say enough good things about it. It's also very easy to sell, maybe you could even look for one used and save a little money.

Like others have said, it depends on how much you will be using it. The Pump in Style Advanced is what I use and it is one of the best. It is also expensive though. If you will be pumping every day it is worth it. Wait until you have had the baby and buy it at the hospital from the lactation consultant. It is significantly cheaper at Summerville Medical/Trident and I am sure others plus you have the added bonus of knowing how the first couple of days go.

I also highly recommend going to the breastfeeding class offered by the hospital close to your babies birth date and going to support groups offered by the hospital during your maternity leave. The group was great for answering little questions I didn't consider "important" enough to call the dr with. In the class they recommend that you buy pumps from companies that are dedicated only to breastfeeding and NOT a company that is a "jack of all trades" like Playtex, Gerber, First Years, etc.

Good luck!

Don't forget to check Ebay for the Medela Pump in Style. That is the one I used and I paid full price. My sister in law got hers on ebay for half price and bought all new replacement parts which are now available at Target. It really is the best pump out there.

if you have trouble maintaining your milk supply. Hospital grade breast pumps rented directly from the hospital are the best.

I had the medula advanced. You might want to rent or borrow for the first little while to make sure you can/want to use one, then make the investment.

I bought the Medela Pump in Style Advanced because I was going back to work and used it several times a day. I was very pleased with it and never had any problems. I bought it from a lactation consultant I met at the hospital and paid significantly less than I would have if I'd bought it from the store, so you might want to do that. And, I would advise waiting until you have had the baby and know that you can and will continue to breastfeed, as some pumps are very expensive and you can't return them. Also I think taking a breastfeeding class would be a good idea.

Medela electric pump. Worked wonders for me. It is expensive but it is well worth the investment. My daughter did not get any formula untill 7 months.

Medela pumps work very well, but can cost alittle more. Just make sure to get one that pumps both breasts at the same time. This saves time and energy. Also, mechanical pumps are more efficient than manual pumps. Hope this helps.

I tried three different breat pumps when my son was born, one of the hand pump ones, which didn't work at all for me, then I tried an electric one, which worked better, but still took FOREVER. The only one that worked for me was the hospital grade breast pump, which pumps both breasts at once...this really saved time. I'm sure if I had been able to continue (because of my thyroid disease, my milk dried up), I could have switched to the electric one, but when you are first learning and getting your milk to come in....I would recommend the hospital breast pump, which they have for you to rent.

I'd wait until after you have the baby to buy one and make sure that breastfeeding is for you b/c breast pumps are not returnable even if unopened. I highly reccomend any Medela pumps they are awesome, the one I used was on loan from the WIC office in VA (before I moved here)and was the same one I used in the hospital to get my milk in. Pumps are expensive a good one can cost $300 -$600 if you don't want the expense ask your dr where you can rent one, they rent the electric pump part you have to buy the piece that you put on your breasts. Good luck with the breastfeeding and I hope it's for you

Ameda Purely Yours!!! I think it is the best. I love the fact that the it does not allow milk or dampness to get in the motor with the HygieniKit system. Plus it has several cycles and speeds and can be used as double or single pump. Mine came with a great carry case which makes it great for trips or if you have to go back to work later.
What ever you choose, spend the extra money and get an Ameda of Medela or hospital grade pump. I started with a cheap one I got from WalMart (first Years I think) and it was terrible. I could not get a good flow with it unless it was on high and then it made my nipples terribly sore. I have not had that problem with the Ameda.
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Medela Electric Pump. It is expensive but worth the money. You can also call your local hospital and see how expensive it is to rent a pump from them. I chose to buy and the Medela is wonderful. I highly recommend spending the money because the other pumps are not as powerful.

J.,

So glad you plan on breast feeding...it is definitely more work, but it is most definitely worth it! I initially bought the Avent on the go set because I was coming back to work and wanted something quick and simple. It worked ok, but it was time consuming and you can only do one side at a time. So, I got the Medela Pump In Style Advanced and I absolutely love it. You do need a power source or you can use the battery pack they include but if you're going to do that they recommend you have rechargable batteries otherwise you end up replacing them rather often. I ordered mine from Breast-Pumps.org and it was free shipping, plus after you email them for the price list, they send you a $10 off coupon from the regular price. Total mine ended up being $279 I think. I checked into renting one from the hospital, but it is $45 a month, and then you have to buy your own adapter pack, so if you plan to pump for any length of time at all it's a better value just to buy one. I have been so pleased with mine, it works so well and is definitely faster than the manual. I would highly recommend it, if you have any other questions feel free to ask!

Good Luck!

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I have a Medela pump in Style. Well worth every penny. If you're not going to be going back to work, you may not need a dual electric one though. Also, you might want to wait until after your baby is born to buy it. If you have difficulty that disables your ability to nurse you don't want to be stuck with a $250 pump that you can't return. You won't want to start pumping until baby is 4-6 weeks anyways. That's the ideal time to introduce a bottle.