https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:13:43 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ameda-purely-yours-v-medela-n-style-advanced#post-1971047 Thu, 04 Dec 2014 14:40:13 +0000 cheesetomywhine 1971047@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the ameda and I like it (as much as one can like a pump). I don't pump too often so it works for me. It was a rec from my lactation consultant. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ameda-purely-yours-v-medela-n-style-advanced#post-1971044 Thu, 04 Dec 2014 14:39:54 +0000 Mrs. J 1971044@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you will pump, Medela. However, I agree with previous posters that if you have no intention of pumping at work, you do not need a pump. I'd get a hand pump for back up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ameda-purely-yours-v-medela-n-style-advanced#post-1971043 Thu, 04 Dec 2014 14:39:51 +0000 Radish 1971043@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree you probably don't need a double electric pump. You could get a hand pump if you really felt you needed something during those 3 months. If you change your mind about pumping at work or feel the need later on you can also always get it at that point. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ameda-purely-yours-v-medela-n-style-advanced#post-1971037 Thu, 04 Dec 2014 14:36:45 +0000 jetsa 1971037@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Medela for sure but I agree with the ladies above if you do not intend to pump at work or breastfeed after 3 months, there's no reason to buy a pump. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ameda-purely-yours-v-medela-n-style-advanced#post-1971031 Thu, 04 Dec 2014 14:34:38 +0000 lawbee11 1971031@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Meowkers: Are you planning to exclusively pump? If you're not then it may not be worth getting a pump at all. I only used my pump to pump while I was at work. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ameda-purely-yours-v-medela-n-style-advanced#post-1971024 Thu, 04 Dec 2014 14:32:18 +0000 ShootingStar 1971024@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't even bother with a pump if you don't plan on pumping past 3 months. Unless you have a premie you shouldn't really pump until you're a month post partum - it could lead to over supply otherwise, plus it's stressful. And then if you've been pumping for 2-3 months you can't just stop cold turkey. If you really want a pump available, your insurance probably also covers a hospital grade rental for a few months.</p> <p>ETA: I'd just skip pumping all together. You can BF for the first 3 months if that's your plan, and if you need to bottle feed at some point, then you can just give formula, which I assume is what you plan to do after 3 months. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ameda-purely-yours-v-medela-n-style-advanced#post-1970977 Thu, 04 Dec 2014 14:17:19 +0000 Meowkers 1970977@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi Ladies,</p> <p>Our insurance covers one of the two breast pumps listed above. Both are double electric. Looking to get some input from moms with experience with either of these pumps. Which one would you chose and why? Is there something about either that was a total deal breaker?</p> <p>I have to admit that I haven't done any research into this and you all are my first research step.</p> <p>FWIW, I plan on returning to work after a 3 month maternity leave and do not plan on pumping after that. So either pump will only be used for 3 months or so. Not sure if that info would sway your opinion on which pump is best.</p> <p>Thanks for your advice!</p> <p>ETA: Insurance covers the pump 100% so it is no cost to me. Although I do not plan on pumping past 3 months, I do want the option of being able to give the baby a bottle in those first months. Hence the pump. Also, in case I change my mind or there are some issues, I would just feel better having the pump and knowing it's available. </p>