https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 27 Jun 2026 11:51:17 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-pump-advice#post-852097 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:56:31 +0000 Foodnerd81 852097@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I decided to go with the basic, since I do have my sister's. But I won't open it at all until breastfeeding is established, I guess, so I can always exchange it for the upgrade if I ended up EPing for whatever reason.<br /> Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-pump-advice#post-850971 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:43:34 +0000 blackbird 850971@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the PISA and the Freestyle and I'm starting to prefer my Freestyle because I can strap it to me in the morning, eat, make coffee, and tend to LO when she starts fussing without having to stop pumping and detach. I use the PISA when DH can take care of the baby, but if it's just me and the baby isn't dead asleep, the Freestyle is definitely easier. I EP, so I use my pumps a TON </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-pump-advice#post-850931 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:33:40 +0000 mrsjyw 850931@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: yep... power is better on the dbl electric generic one vs the freestyle. but i still got milk out both ways, the dbl electric is just more efficient for pumping at work.</p> <p>i love the freestyle's portability though, LOVED it during maternity leave. serves no purpose at work though since i'm in a room with an outlet anyway. so for being a SAHM, the freestyle upgrade might be worth it :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-pump-advice#post-850920 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:31:12 +0000 Smurfette 850920@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the basic and it is fine for me and I work. So if you are home you won't be pumping as much. This is it. Just is the pump and parts. </p> [attach=1508/13/moads1.600x450.image.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-pump-advice#post-850846 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:09:44 +0000 purrpletulips 850846@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am a WOHM and use a PISA which I love but since you aren't going to be using it a lot I'd just get the free one. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-pump-advice#post-850841 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:07:54 +0000 Foodnerd81 850841@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjyw: You notice a difference in the suction? I though the rep said they had the same motor (now as I type this, that doesn't make sense since the Freestyle is lighter...) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-pump-advice#post-850837 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:05:53 +0000 mrsjyw 850837@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>#1! I'm a WOHM p/t mom and I use that one at work! :) It's a great pump! I have a freestyle at home as well... and I honestly like the suction of the basic dbl better! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-pump-advice#post-850836 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:05:53 +0000 mrsjyw 850836@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>#1! I'm a WOHM p/t mom and I use that one at work! :) It's a great pump! I have a freestyle at home as well... and I honestly like the suction of the basic dbl better! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-pump-advice#post-850809 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:55:44 +0000 Foodnerd81 850809@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just spoke with my insurance and the medical equipment supplier and I'm coming to you all for advice. </p> <p>My sister gave me her Medela Pump In Style Advanced. She used it for 1 year with my nephew as a WOHM. She did say they wear out, so if I can get one free from my insurance, I may as well.</p> <p>My insurance will provide a double electric for free. The company I called (good reputation so I'm just going with what they said) told me my options are:<br /> 1) Medela Advanced Personal Double Basic-- no battery pack included, electric only, completely covered by insurance.<br /> 2) Upgrade to Pump In Style Advanced for $50. Included nicer case and battery pack.<br /> 3) Upgrade to Freestyle for $100, with all the bells and whistles a Freestyle comes with. </p> <p>Considering that I plan to be a SAHM, and I already have the used PISA, what would you recommend? I'm thinking just go with the free one, for use at home, and I can use the old PISA when I travel and may need the battery? The freestyle sounds awesome, but since I won't be working outside the home, it doesn't seem like I'd need it, right? Moms who only pump occasionally, what say you? </p> <p>The options are listed out on this site if you want to look:<br /> <a href="http://cambridgemedsupply.com/breast-pumps/medela-breast-pumps" rel="nofollow">http://cambridgemedsupply.com/breast-pumps/medela-breast-pumps</a> </p>