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BREAST PUMPS
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PUMP PURCHASE & RENTAL PRICES
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GENERAL PUMP PRICES

A descriptive overview

CHOICES: Find the breast
pump that is right for you!

DOCUMENTS:
Files / Links on Pumping


BREAST PUMP COMPANY - LINKS

Pumps - Comparison Chart

FDA Information on Breast Pumps




LINKS - Download Documents, or Read Online :
Current, Research-Based Information
on breast pump use.

Nipple Preparation - La Leche League

How To Bring In a Full Supply With A Pump

Maintaining A Full Milk Supply With A Pump


Helpful Pumping Tips

Getting A Good Pump Flange Fit

Choosing A Correctly Fitted Breast Shield


Maximizing Production - Video

Hand Expression - Newborns - Video

Hand Expressing - Breastfeeding Comprehensive - Video
click on Video Clips, then Breastfeeding Comprehensive
In 2nd column under Skills, click on Hand Expression


ABC's Breastfeeding-Manual Express

Pumping/Hand - visuals

'Used' Breast Pumps


Manual Expression of Breastmilk
-Sears

Manual Expression - Drawings Medela

How to Pump More Milk


Breast Milk Storage

Breast Milk Collection & Storage


Introducing A Bottle
Bottle Nipple Use in Breastfed Babies

New thoughts on using bottle nipples
with breastfed babies

Effectively Feeding A Sleepy Baby

Typical Newborn Behavior


QUESTIONS? Call or email
Linda (972) 699-3921 or Sharon
(972) 495-2805

LINKS FOR INFO ON 'CHOOSING A BREAST PUMP'


http://www.medela.com/NewFiles/faq/choosebp.html

http://parenting.ivillage.com/newborn/nbreastfeed/0,,3wtq,00.html

http://www.patlc.com/choose_a_pump.htm

http://www.lalecheleague.org/NB/NBpumping.html

http://www.leron-line.com/updates/Breast_Pumps.htm
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Online News Report - Monday November 17, 2008
"BREAST PUMPS SHOULD NOT BE HANDED DOWN"

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FDA's Breast Pump Information Website

CHOICES: Find the Pump that is right for you!

Only you can decide which type of pump is right for you and your situation.
For further assistance in making your decision, discuss your
individual needs with an experienced
Lactation Consultant.

The time required for emptying the breasts by a pump, and
the amount of milk removed, are dependent on several factors:

1) speed of mothers' let-down reflex,
2) breast shield fit for the invidividual mother,
3) effectiveness of the pump.

(A breast pump's effectiveness is determined by
both the pump's number of cycles per minute,
and the pump's strength of vacuum compression).

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? MOTHERS, WILL YOU BE...

...A Stay-at-home mom?

Every nursing mother does not
need a breast pump. If you are a
stay-at-home mom, a breast pump may not be necessary at all, especially if you learn to hand-express your milk.

...Returning to Work?
Mothers who will be working out-
side the home full-time usually are looking for a breast pump that is quick (able to double-pump) and efficient.

...Pumping Occasionally?
Women who need to use a pump every now and then usually want a method that's effective but also relatively inexpensive.

...Experiencing Breastfeeding Difficulties?
If you are having problems with
breastfeeding it's important to have
an efficient breast pump while getting professional help, to help preserve your milk supply.

...Do You Offer Your
Baby Only Your
Expressed Breast Milk?
When solely expressing, it is important to choose a very
effective breast pump so
that your milk supply will
not be compromised.
 
 

BREAST PUMP COMPANY LINKS:

LANSINOH

MEDELA

PLAYTEX

WHITTLESTONE


These companies detail the above statistics in their informational materials:

 


PUMP DESCRIPTIONS & PRICE RANGE
Compiled from many Pump Company materials

      • You are working or going to school full-time
      • Your baby is pre-term or in the hospital for several weeks
      • Your baby has a physical or neurological impairment interfering
        with her ability to nurse
      • You are trying to increase your milk supply
      • You are trying to relactateor nurse an adopted baby
      • You are pumping at least half of your baby's daily feedings

Medical Grade Pumps are rented:
RENTAL: $50 to $75 per month.
however, they can be available for purchase at
the cost of, from $900.00 to $1500.00 -
Time allotted pumping both breasts, 10-15 minutes. Fully automatic,
double pumping, adjustable vacuum, cycling mimics
baby's suck pattern, pre-set pulsed suction.

 
SMALL, FULLY-AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC PUMP:
      • You are working or going to school part-time or full-time and
        your milk supply is already well established;

        (this is typically managed by the first 3 to 4 weeks after birth and
        with a full-term healthy baby with frequent access to the breast.)
      • You are unable to pump the amount of time required by semi-
        automatic, battery-operated / manual pumps
      • You are pumping at least half of your baby's daily feeding
Purchase costs from $150 to $350 - Time allotted pumping both breasts,
10-15 minutes. Fully automatic, double pumping, cycles a bit slower
than baby
, adjustable vacuum, pre-set pulsed suction
 

SMALL, SEMI-AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC/ BATTERY OPERATED PUMP:

      • You are working or going to school part-time
      • You are preparing for a brief separation from your baby
      • You are pumping about one-third of your baby's daily feeding
Purchase cost $80 to $180 - Time allotted pumping both breasts, 15-30 minutes
Semi-automatic, continuous or adjustable vacuum, variable cycles
    
 

HAND-OPERATED PUMP:

      • You are caring for your healthy baby at home and want to
        pump breastmilk for an occasional missed feeding
Purchase cost $35 to $60 - Time allotted pumping both breasts,
15-30 minutes.* (may depend on speed of mom's let-down reflex)
Manually controlled cycles, adjustable vacuum.
 

*HAND-EXPRESSION:


$ -0 - FREE!

For help learning this simple technique, go to our MOMS ASK link.
Find files describing Manual Expression and other pumping related subjects

For visual aids and step-by-step help, see Breastfeeding.com

 
 

updated 3-2010

 
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