Breast Pumps

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The lactation specialist at my hospital recommends either the Medela

or Ameda hospital grade pumps. I was pumping exclusively because

the baby couldn't latch onto my inverted nipples. The model she

recommended for me was the Ameda Lact-E.

Now, this is a BIG machine -- it's an older model, but worked fine

for me. I kept it on my nightside table and pumped after every

feeding.

I spoke with the lactation consultant at the vendor who rented it to

me, and she recommended a different hospital grade model for next

time -- I think it's the " Elite " model. It's not quite as bulky as

the other model, and has more flexibility in the speed and suction

controls. If you've had trouble nursing in the past, or can tell

that your nipples are inverted, the hospital grade pumps are highly

recommended (if you can afford them).

I have a small Evenflo electric / battery single pump to use for

emergencies, which works out fine. Before, I felt tied to the house

& the pump, but now I'll just use the Evenflo if I'm out. And, I'm

hoping that the next baby will be able to nurse, so it'll all be

just for backup.

Diane