https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:49:46 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/free-breast-pumps#post-2925658 Thu, 02 Dec 2021 17:49:18 +0000 LabradorLover 2925658@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jennlin821: that sounds great! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/free-breast-pumps#post-2925646 Thu, 02 Dec 2021 14:27:16 +0000 jennlin821 2925646@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would love the spectra! And the extra bottles &amp; milk bags.<br /> The one I just got from my insurance is not working for me, and I was just thinking about shelling out the bucks for a spectra! </p> <p>I have a FedEx account, so I think I could just send you a label, if you can box everything up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/free-breast-pumps#post-2925617 Tue, 30 Nov 2021 19:57:41 +0000 LabradorLover 2925617@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi everyone! It’s been quite a while since I have posted, currently have a 2.5 month old baby girl and between her and my almost 3 year old daughter, I have very limited free time! :grin: </p> <p>I recently stopped nursing to keep myself sane and have 2 breast pumps available, one used and the other brand new. The Medela was used when I had my first daughter in 2019 but is still in great condition. The Spectra I ordered during this pregnancy to have an extra pump but I ended up never opening the box. If anyone on here needs an extra or a new pump, please reach out to me and I would be happy to figure out how to get it to you!</p> <p>Edited to add: I also have a bunch of Medela milk storage bottles, a ton of Lansinoh milk storage bags and a handful of nursing pads if someone needs those as well! I would just hate to toss the stuff if someone can use them.</p> <p>[attach=8518/21/r3ew06.600x500.A3409110-9635-4C9A-8CAB-AC60AEC2A764.jpeg]</p> <p>[attach=8518/21/r3ew07.600x450.F7DA84AD-E1E1-43F7-A308-B9CAE1F11A5A.jpeg]</p> <p>[attach=8518/21/r3ew08.577x600.5347A6AF-867A-42AB-9437-448EBCAC4712.jpeg]</p> <p>[attach=8518/21/r3ew09.567x600.A19F6C60-694A-458E-87B1-0DD6F1DD2CF6.jpeg] </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-breast-pump#post-2920543 Thu, 05 Nov 2020 22:44:13 +0000 greencraftycello 2920543@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Had the Medela with my first, and although I haven’t done much pumping this time around (did a lot in the beginning to boost supply, and was syringe feeding to supplement those first few weeks, now baby is EBF and won’t take a bottle :/), I got the Spectra S1, and it was so much better. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-breast-pump#post-2919828 Tue, 20 Oct 2020 12:59:19 +0000 graceandjoy 2919828@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>3 kids later; Spectra hands down! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-breast-pump#post-2919674 Sat, 17 Oct 2020 10:57:15 +0000 MoonMoon 2919674@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Shantuck: @karenbme: amazing! Thanks for this information. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-breast-pump#post-2919673 Sat, 17 Oct 2020 10:54:32 +0000 karenbme 2919673@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Shantuck: Ooh, instagram served me so many ads for those when DD was tiny. I always wondered if the worked, glad to hear they do 😃 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-breast-pump#post-2919672 Sat, 17 Oct 2020 10:51:38 +0000 karenbme 2919672@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MoonMoon: if you have the medela parts, maymom makes long stemmed backflow protectors that you can get on Amazon to connect them to the Spectra. I got a bunch of free medela parts from the hospital while DD was in the NICU, and it all works great together. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-breast-pump#post-2919660 Fri, 16 Oct 2020 21:12:07 +0000 Shantuck 2919660@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Amazon also sells off-brand Spectra parts (nene supply and maymom) and you can get them next day. I also bought lacteck flanges this time (silicone instead of hard plastic) and they were so much more comfortable. I used them with my spectra as extra flanges. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-breast-pump#post-2919659 Fri, 16 Oct 2020 19:41:30 +0000 Chuckles 2919659@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@agold: @MoonMoon: Target carries the Spectra parts too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-breast-pump#post-2919658 Fri, 16 Oct 2020 19:17:29 +0000 MoonMoon 2919658@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Marfi: @Chuckles: I ordered the Spectra and it just arrived! I'm excited to check it out. I won't be EPing or pumping while driving, so hopefully this one will fill my needs, but good to know about the power inverter should I need to!</p> <p>@agold: that's actually a good point about parts being more readily available. I still have the Medela around somewhere that I used for my son, so maybe it'll come out of retirement at some point?... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-breast-pump#post-2919562 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 18:27:41 +0000 agold 2919562@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you are going to be pumping on the go, the best advice I got was to go with the medela. I can't tell you how many times I had to go into target really quick for a part that I forgot at home. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-breast-pump#post-2919556 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 16:27:07 +0000 Chuckles 2919556@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes to the Spectra! I had the one where you can plug it in or use the battery. It was much better than the Medela that I had with my first. I also mostly EP'd and it was easy to use and worked well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-breast-pump#post-2919540 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 01:04:02 +0000 Marfi 2919540@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have both the spectra S1 and S2 (got S1 with my first and the S2 this time). I love them it's a great choice! Another option for if you need the ability to use it in your car would be a power inverter, like this: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Power-Inverter-Charger-Credit-Black/dp/B0716VDMVM/" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/Power-Inverter-Charger-Credit-Black/dp/B0716VDMVM/</a> this would allow you to plug it in in your car. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-breast-pump#post-2919482 Sat, 10 Oct 2020 11:28:13 +0000 Clementine12 2919482@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MoonMoon: you can still check other sites - I used aeroflow both times and they dealt with insurance for me. I think the battery is cheaper than the upgrade (but more parts etc) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-breast-pump#post-2919481 Sat, 10 Oct 2020 11:08:11 +0000 MoonMoon 2919481@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@karenbme: @Clementine12: so I looked it up using my insurance approved providers site and it looks like it would be a $75 fee for the Spectra upgrade. I'm going to be at home for 6-7 months, and I'm trying to decide if I need it or not. Either way I'm going with the Spectra! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-breast-pump#post-2919480 Sat, 10 Oct 2020 09:03:46 +0000 Clementine12 2919480@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MoonMoon: I have the Spectra S2 and you can get a battery pack for it from Amazon if you find you need it after the fact. I use it to pump in my car sometimes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-breast-pump#post-2919479 Sat, 10 Oct 2020 07:17:19 +0000 karenbme 2919479@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MoonMoon: For me, at home at least, cordless means I can move around if I need to. The Spectra isn’t the most portable, but I have it on a carabiner that I hook up to a belt I have that originally was for going on hands free runs with my dog. I‘ve also pumped outside in my yard and at my family’s camp this summer (freemie cups). But up to you if it’s worth it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-breast-pump#post-2919478 Fri, 09 Oct 2020 21:53:53 +0000 MoonMoon 2919478@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Shantuck: thanks for that feedback! I'm going to be mostly pumping at home, so the outlet might not be an issue for me either. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-breast-pump#post-2919476 Fri, 09 Oct 2020 21:19:27 +0000 Shantuck 2919476@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>With three kids, I tried the Medela Pump In Style, Spectra S2, and the Freemie freedom. Hands down, I vote Spectra. The suction and settings are way better and I got more milk with it than the others far and away.</p> <p>ETA: The Spectra S2 never bothered me because I was always near an outlet. Even my car has a compatible outlet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-breast-pump#post-2919473 Fri, 09 Oct 2020 18:24:36 +0000 MoonMoon 2919473@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@karenbme: thanks so much for the info! I feel like your feedback is really valuable, as an EP mom. I had a Medela last time and it wasn't that great at all, so I'm interested to look into this brand! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-breast-pump#post-2919472 Fri, 09 Oct 2020 18:14:06 +0000 karenbme 2919472@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I currently own three pumps and returned a fourth, but I only ever use my Spectra S1. I’ve been EPing with it for 11 1/2 months now, and it’s been great. Insurance will probably call it an upgrade and not cover the full cost because it’s one step above the basic Spectra (S2), but not having to be next to an outlet is a game changer, especially when I was pumping in a conference room at work. It sucks differently than the Medela, it’s hard to explain but it’s got a little bit of a pulse to the suction vs the Medelas and others that just pull, which makes it more comfortable for me. If you do go with an upgrade shop around for price. I bought mine from the first place I saw, but could’ve gotten it like $80 cheaper from another site. Also freemie cups are great. I couldn’t get an Evie to work for me, but I regularly use freemie cups with my Spectra for a more discrete set up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-breast-pump#post-2919468 Fri, 09 Oct 2020 14:43:39 +0000 MoonMoon 2919468@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's that time... I have to choose a breast pump. My insurance says I'm eligible for a "double electric breast pump" as long as their suppliers carry it.</p> <p>Which pumps worked or didn't work for you? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spectra-s1-upgrade-with-unitedhealthcare-insurance#post-2911644 Wed, 11 Mar 2020 23:29:33 +0000 kenogirl 2911644@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Correction to the above post- it’s $78 extra (on top of the $58) to get the deluxe items which are the tote bag and cooler bar with 2 storage bottles. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spectra-s1-upgrade-with-unitedhealthcare-insurance#post-2911618 Wed, 11 Mar 2020 16:33:48 +0000 kenogirl 2911618@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi, I'm due in May 2020, and came across this post during my pump upgrade research. I also have UHC and am looking to get the Spectra S1 pump. I also found Milk Moms to have the best pricing- it's going for $58 in 2020. Anyhow, here's some updated upgrade pricing that I've collected on the Spectra S1:</p> <p>Adapt Health- $80<br /> Byram- $75<br /> Target/McKesson- $80<br /> Aeroflow- $135<br /> Insurance Covered- $80<br /> Milkmoms- $58</p> <p>I think I'm going to purchase the S1 plus deluxe which they quoted for $78 upgrade price... it's the same as the S1 but you also get the Spectra cooler, a couple more storage bottles, and a pump bag (I think its the Bananafish one). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-pumps-2#post-2900632 Fri, 25 Oct 2019 11:33:44 +0000 greencraftycello 2900632@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a Medela with #1, and had supply issues for the full year I was breastfeeding (which probably didn't have much to do with the pump), but I think I want to try the Spectra S1 this time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-pumps-2#post-2900619 Fri, 25 Oct 2019 10:49:18 +0000 pachamama 2900619@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ooo a little tip to help establish supply... try to get the baby skin to skin instantly, like covered in vernix and amniotic fluid. And no bathing baby for 24 hours. You can Google the science behind it, it's fascinating. This was my hospital's policy and I had great luck breastfeeding both my sons (one was preemie!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-pumps-2#post-2900615 Fri, 25 Oct 2019 10:43:25 +0000 pachamama 2900615@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it's expensive but most moms I know prefer the Haaka! I liked my Spectra s2! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-pumps-2#post-2900606 Fri, 25 Oct 2019 10:00:24 +0000 lilyofthewest 2900606@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Clementine12: The expression pattern is totally different than any other pump and my body responded to it really well -- better than to the Symphony I had access to over 7 weeks of NICU time. </p> <p>There's the option of an expression pattern that's pretty similar to other pumps, but the one most people use has progressively stronger and longer pulls a pattern of 10 shorter and lower intensity pulls and then one long, strong pull. </p> <p>It is also super small and portable (but LOUD!). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-pumps-2#post-2900540 Thu, 24 Oct 2019 18:38:10 +0000 graceandjoy 2900540@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Clementine12: oh man I had Lactivist but it was so gross I didn’t take it consistently! I must say their IG is so good! So much food info. </p>