https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:37:11 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-pump#post-30132 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 09:13:25 +0000 Mrs. Sunglasses 30132@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had the medela swing. It did the trick for me. A double pump would be nice, but not necessary, </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-pump#post-29863 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:08:37 +0000 amy 29863@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@irene: I loved the freestyle. I would use that over the PISA if I had to choose. I did not have a problem with it diminished supply. When I had my first I used the PISA and could pump per session about 12 oz, using the freestyle I was able to pump 20oz per session, sometimes more. But i really think the difference was that with my first she wouldn't latch had no interest in nursing so I exclusively pumped for her. While my son was just the opposite, he loved to nurse and wouldn't drink from the bottle till I stopped nursing when he turned one. He would only take 2 - 4 oz while at daycare from the bottle, which lead to him wanting to nurse all night long =( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-pump#post-29853 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:40:18 +0000 irene 29853@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks again all :)</p> <p>@amy: Did you like the freestyle better or the PISA better? Do you feel the freestyle has less suction than the PISA ? People were saying it has less suction because it is battery operated, and it affected/diminished their milk supply. Did you have that problem? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-pump#post-29798 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:19:49 +0000 amy 29798@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have both a Medela PISA and the free style. I bought the PISA with my first and used it to pump at work and at home average 3-4 times a day for a year and it still works. When I had my second baby I bought the free style even though I had a working PISA since I knew I was commuting to work I decided to leave the PISA at my desk. I used the free style for a year pumping 2-3 times a day and more on the weekends. If I was going to be out of the house I would just grab it and it could fit in my tote bag. The fact that it ran on rechargeable batteries was a god send. It could easily pump for 6 hours before it needed a charge. As far as milk in the tubes, this only happens when you pump and your milk over flows the bottles. Medela does provide a free set of replacement tubes if you call them and ask for it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-pump#post-29793 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:05:45 +0000 L2sweetpea 29793@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@irene: I have the Ameda Purely yours and bought that brand due to the poor reviews of the Medela. I love this pump. I also like that the milk doesn't go in the tubes so the only cleaning post pump is the flange. It's so easy and convenient! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-pump#post-29773 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:24:00 +0000 Mrs. Bee 29773@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@irene: i have the medela in style (only because i bought it brand new at half price), otherwise i would have gotten the medela freestyle. i pumped like a madwoman with charlie and never had any problems. </p> <p>you can get mold in the tubing if you use pump parts that are not completely dry and water gets in the tubing. to prevent this, simply allow your pump to run for 10 minutes without the pump parts on to get all the water out of the tubing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-pump#post-29769 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:21:05 +0000 irene 29769@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks guys ...!!<br /> On the original post I mean Medela Freestyle Handsfree, not harmony. oops. Some negative reviews were saying Medela Freestyle Handsfree is not powerful enough. </p> <p>I feel better about purchasing either a Freestyle or PISA now. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-pump#post-29694 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 11:17:18 +0000 chopsuey 29694@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the Medela Freestyle handsfree.<br /> I've never had problems with it, never had to deal with liquid or mold in the tubing, it has great battery life and is super convenient. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-pump#post-29656 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:45:31 +0000 LivsMama 29656@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I too have the Medela PISA. Ive never had milk get in my tubing and havent ever seen mold. I occasionally (like twice a month) wash out the tubing and flush them with rubbing alcohol, but thats basic maintenance. Also, I pump every 2 hours starting at 8am going to 4pm, then again at 9pm and 11pm. Ive been doing this for about 4 months now, no motor issues (knock on wood.) I love the PISA. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-pump#post-29634 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:00:29 +0000 mynoahbear 29634@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used the Medela Symphony for 9 months and never had any problems. I pumped on average 3 times a day with it. I cleaned the parts regularly. When I wasn't at home to pump, I used the Medela swing, which I could easily carry with me. I never had problems with it either. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-pump#post-29624 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:35:18 +0000 pelikila 29624@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a Medela PISA and I didn't have issues with milk in the tubes or mold growing on the pump. Cleaning all the pieces and parts is just part of good hygeine and maintenance. I used it for 6 months without issue. You can also buy replacement tubing if that ever becomes an issue. I also rented a Medela Symphony for 3 months and it was great too but is cost prohibitive for purchasing one for yourself. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-pump#post-29623 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:33:01 +0000 sandsandmore 29623@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My boys were preemies and in the NICU for a long time, so I used my hospital rental for 6 months. It was an Ameda. Since I had so many spare parts, I didn't want to switch to Medela and buy a bunch of stuff, so I bought the Ameda Purely Yours. So far it's been fine. I pump 3 times daily now, and have been using it exclusively for 5 months now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-pump#post-29620 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:18:56 +0000 irene 29620@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am planning to buy a double electric breast pump and was really set my mind on Medela harmony until I read all these negative reviews. Basically they say Medela harmony doesn't have enough power and doesn't pump very well. The hands-free feature is basically useless. Medela pump-in-style advanced has "milk-in-tube" problems and mold grows on the motor! Then all these pumps breaks in a matter of 4-6 months, if you are lucky. </p> <p>I am confused. What breast pump did you end up purchasing, and how does it work for you? </p> <p>And by the way, did you know that Breast pumps and supplies are now tax deductible / FSA reimbursable? (IRS announcement 2011-14, Publication 17, and Publication 926, and I was on the phone with IRS to confirm that) That's why I have to buy one before the year ends (my due date is Feb 2, 2012) ... </p>