What Kind of Breastpump do I Need?
“No matter if you do it for a day, a week, a month or a year, you’re amazing.” -author unknown
Every single day (not an exaggeration) parents ask me about pumping. They want to know how to get started, how a pump works, how to schedule pumping for best results with ways to increase their supply.
In the United States over 85% of breastfeeding mothers have pumped their milk by the time their baby is 2 months old.
At first a pump can feel like a foreign creature (it did to me too!), we’re here to help provide practical tips from a mom who is an IBCLC to help make pumping a little easier on you.
Hand expression:
Will be home with baby
Can be used when out in the field, no place to pump or to carry a pump
Pumps do not work well for you this works better
Hand pump, single battery/electric, or cheap double electric ($75 or so):
Very part time work
Pumping occasionally
Out in the field, just enough room for a small pump
Double Electric breastpump:
Going back to work 40 hours or less
Part time or short term pumping
Building supply
Hospital grade rental pump:
Going back to work 40 plus hours
Full time pumping (NICU stay or not latching)
Major supply issues or re-lactating
Questions about pumping? The Unique Footprints Pregnancy & Early Motherhood courses include a video-based pumping course to make life easier for you! You can also easily order your FREE breastpump here.
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Unique Footprints Authors:
Jenny Morrow, RN, IBCLC, LCCE, RYT
Jenny is a mom, neonatal nurse and founder of Unique Footprints (online pregnancy and early motherhood courses). Jenny has taught over 10,000 expecting families how to prepare for this time in their lives. Read more about Jenny here or you can watch her story.
From the Unique Footprints editorial team and Jenny Morrow, founder of Unique Footprints. Unique Footprints follows strict reporting guidelines and uses only credible sources from ACOG, the American Academy of Pediatrics, CDC, the U.S. Surgeon Guidelines and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The UF TEAM also thoroughly researches peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions and highly respected health organizations. Unique Footprints is endorsed by the American Pregnancy Association.