Since there are various types of breast pumps available in the market its important for you to know and understand your need before going in for a pump. Also, if you are planning to start work soon, make sure that you but a breast pump and get your baby used to drinking mother’s milk from the bottle, so that you have enough time to experiment and get the baby used to the new change.
This article can possibly help you understand your need for breast pumps and also help you decide on the kind of pump you could go in for.
Types of pumps:
Manual pumps:
These are hand operated pumps and provide immediate relief of engorgement. Also, if you only need to pump rarely you can go in for this pump. But let us warn you, they are not very practical and definitely not for women who want to pump several times a day. They are definitely cheaper than other models
Electric pumps:
These are for the frequent users. These are the most popular choice of many mothers because they combine the efficiency of hospital grade pumps and the automatic portable pumps.
These pumps are fully automatic, and come with adjustable suction levels, because every mother will have different suction comfort, based on your comfort level you can adjust the suction.
Most of these come in with a built-in battery pack and with an adapter. The main feature being they are faster, and are easy and comfortable to use. These pumps are larger, heavier but there are lot of newer models in the market that are light weight.
Hospital grade electric pump:
A heavy duty hospital grade model is the best for mothers who need to constantly pump because they have effective suction systems that sucks and releases milk faster. Infact the amount of milk it draws is the same as the amount of milk a baby draws when it sucks at the breast.
hospital grade electric pumps also come with double collection- which means you can pump both breasts at once which saves time and is very effective. But lets warn you, hospital grade pumps are more expensive. You will be lucky if you can get it for rent from your hospital or medical store.
Battery-operated pumps
If you are going to be away from the baby only for a short while, and infrequently then this model suits you best. These pumps are light weight and portable, and very affordable. But it comes with the problem of having to replace the batteries frequently. They are usually slower and can pump only one breast at a time. If there are those that can pump both breasts at a time, they wear of faster mechanically.
There are newer models coming into the market every day. Make sure that you ask around, and check with other new mothers before you decide to take the plunge. Breast pumps also ensures a gradual and smooth move from breastfeeding to bottle feeding because while the bottle is still a new thing for the baby, it will get used to it because it continues to get mother’s milk through the new source.
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