CHOOSING
A BREAST PUMP
An Information Page
<- See the PRODUCTS link for ordering
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CHOICES: Find the breast
pump that is right for you!
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READ
OR DOWNLOAD THESE DOCUMENTS:
Current, Research-Based Information on breast pump use.
How To Bring In a Full Milk Supply With A Pump
Maintaining A Full Milk Supply With A Pump
Getting A Good Pump Flange Fit
Pumping Tips
How to Pump More Milk
Breast
Milk Storage
Effectively Feeding A Sleepy
Baby
Typical Newborn Behavior
Introducing A Bottle
Bottle Nipple Use in Breastfed Babies
New thoughts on using bottle nipples
with breastfed babies
Nipple
Preparation
Manual
Expression of Breastmilk
Manual Expression - Drawings
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Questions? Call or email
Linda (972) 699-3921 or Sharon (972) 495-2805
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LINKS
FOR CHOOSING A BREAST PUMP:
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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
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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...
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...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.
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...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.
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...Pumping
Occasionally?
Women
who need to use a pump every now and then usually want a method that's effective
but also relatively inexpensive.
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...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.
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...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.
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PUMP
DESCRIPTIONS & PRICE RANGE
Compiled from many Pump Companies
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HOSPITAL-GRADE
ELECTRIC PUMP: |
- 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
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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.
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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
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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 |
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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
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Purchase cost $80 to $180 - Time allotted pumping both breasts, 15-30 minutes
Semi-automatic,
continuous or adjustable vacuum, variable cycles
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- 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.
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*HAND-EXPRESSING
$ -0 - FREE!
*Go
to info in MOMS ASK for breastfeeding information &
also for
other files describing Manual
Expression techniques and milk storage.
For visual aids & photographic help, see Breastfeeding.com
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WHISPER
WEAR
WHITTLESTONE
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These
breast pump companies detail the above statistics in their informational materials: |
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