https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 01 May 2026 12:43:06 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-up-pump-free-one-through-insurance-which-one#post-2239855 Sat, 18 Jul 2015 12:40:57 +0000 Mrs. Toad 2239855@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have used it with a borrowed pump, I think it was a Medela. Here are a couple pictures of the connection to the pump. Hope that helps. </p> [attach=5784/15/nrp2g9.337x600.1437241129187.jpg] [attach=5784/15/nrp2ga.337x600.1437241175319.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-up-pump-free-one-through-insurance-which-one#post-2239843 Sat, 18 Jul 2015 11:24:45 +0000 Anagram 2239843@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Toad: I didn't realize the freemie is only electric!!! How did I not realize that? Daaaaang. I really wish they would make some kind of converter that would hook the freemie cups to the Freestyle pump. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-up-pump-free-one-through-insurance-which-one#post-2239743 Sat, 18 Jul 2015 01:47:15 +0000 lemondrop 2239743@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I rented an Ameda for the first month, it was ok, then purchased a Hygeia that I love. This was before the free pumps. Before my second was born I qualified for the free pump and only had the option of one of the Medelas. I kept it as a just in case backup, then ended up donating it at the 9 month point to our lactation consultant since it was brand new in a sealed box since I never needed it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-up-pump-free-one-through-insurance-which-one#post-2239504 Fri, 17 Jul 2015 15:10:46 +0000 Mrs. Toad 2239504@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a freemie and I don't have any problems with it. However, it only works with electric power, so if you are pumping on the go, it won't help. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-up-pump-free-one-through-insurance-which-one#post-2239464 Fri, 17 Jul 2015 14:27:16 +0000 mrsjyw 2239464@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was in your same situation, except w a medela dbl electric (like pisa), freestyle both in great condition. I decided to get the Ameda PY to try a closed pump system this time! I bought replacement parts for my other two pumps! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-up-pump-free-one-through-insurance-which-one#post-2239460 Fri, 17 Jul 2015 14:25:42 +0000 mauxie 2239460@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would get another Freestyle bc you already have the parts for those and if you end up keeping it boxed up, I think it'd be an easy sell. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-up-pump-free-one-through-insurance-which-one#post-2239443 Fri, 17 Jul 2015 14:07:21 +0000 nicollette1189 2239443@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would get the Spectra. Some EP'ers have said their output has decreased with Freemies and I would worry that I would dump milk everywhere if I bent over using them. :crying: You can hack the Spectra to take Medela parts and get a car inverter if you use it traveling a lot! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-up-pump-free-one-through-insurance-which-one#post-2239434 Fri, 17 Jul 2015 14:02:37 +0000 HappyBaker 2239434@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd get one that is the same as one of the ones you already have so you can use the same parts - I would hate to have 3 different types of parts to wash! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-up-pump-free-one-through-insurance-which-one#post-2239403 Fri, 17 Jul 2015 13:40:07 +0000 avivoca 2239403@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I also hear a lot of good things about the Spectra, and I think one of them has a battery pack. But I would definitely get something with a battery pack if you will be pumping in the car. I had an Ameda and it was okay, but it didn't even last the entire 10 months I pumped and I relied on my back-up pump (an older, better Ameda) to get me through. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-up-pump-free-one-through-insurance-which-one#post-2239315 Fri, 17 Jul 2015 12:15:41 +0000 Anya 2239315@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd get the freemie since you already have a Freestyle for work and home. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-up-pump-free-one-through-insurance-which-one#post-2239309 Fri, 17 Jul 2015 12:11:41 +0000 snowjewelz 2239309@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I hear so many good things about the Spectra, and since it's just a back up, you probably don't care that it doesn't have battery pack option? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-up-pump-free-one-through-insurance-which-one#post-2239306 Fri, 17 Jul 2015 12:05:51 +0000 Anagram 2239306@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sunny: I definitely think, no matter what, I will get rid of the PISA. No need to keep it around with all it's own little parts.</p> <p>I don't know if I'll EP again--I hope not!! I really want BFing to work out this time---but I'm really anxious since we had so many problems last time. I guess I want to plan for the worst scenario (EPing) just in case.</p> <p>I will definitely be going back to work, so will have to pump at work in any case. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-up-pump-free-one-through-insurance-which-one#post-2239301 Fri, 17 Jul 2015 12:04:20 +0000 sunny 2239301@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do you think you'll EP again? If not, do you anticipate needing an extra backup? Because I'd probably get another Freestyle and then sell it down the line if you don't end up using it. Or get the Freestyle and use it as my backup and then get rid of the PISA you hate. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-up-pump-free-one-through-insurance-which-one#post-2239296 Fri, 17 Jul 2015 11:58:01 +0000 mrsbubbletea 2239296@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I guess I would do the fremie or keep one in the box to sell. Cause that's a lot of pumps! I have an ameda and I like it fine but they have medela symphony at my work and I barely ever pump at home now! I definitely wouldn't want anymore pumps but I could see the appeal if they didn't have pumps at my work. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-up-pump-free-one-through-insurance-which-one#post-2239288 Fri, 17 Jul 2015 11:54:15 +0000 Anagram 2239288@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So I get a free breast pump again this pregnancy and really need to order it ASAP since I'm 36 weeks. I checked my insurance and they've improved even more since my last pregnancy--now I can get ANY pump that isn't hospital grade.</p> <p>Background info: Last pregnancy, I got a Medela PISA through insurance and used it a month or so, then got a brand new Freestyle from a mommy friend who never used it but got it at her shower (she ended up ffing). As soon as I tried the Freestyle, I loved it way more and never went back to the PISA. I EPd and when my supply started decreasing around 8 months, I panicked and thought it was the Freestyle, and I called customer service and they sent me a NEW ONE. (spoiler alert--it wasn't the pump, it was my body. But oh well, new pump).</p> <p>So now I have quite a collection: a PISA that I hate, an older Freestyle and a newer Freestyle (they are the same, both work).</p> <p>And now I get a free one again. I'm leaning towards the Freemie just to try it. But then I think I should get a Freestyle, keep it in the box, and if I never use it, sell it somewhere down the line. But then I could have 1 at work, 1 at home, and a backup. But maybe that's excessive.</p> <p>WWYD? I can get any pump, so I briefly looked at the spectra and ameda, but those just don't appeal to me. I did pump many times in my car, on airplanes, etc which is why the Freemie appeals to me. </p>