https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 18 May 2026 05:56:11 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-pick-a-breast-pump-1#post-2899829 Thu, 17 Oct 2019 10:07:25 +0000 bees_knees 2899829@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is all great feedback! Def thinking S2 vs S9...probably S9 since I won’t be using it a ton and don’t necessarily need the power. I’m sure it will be more powerful than my 5.5 year old PISA regardless 🤣 (I gave my free pump from my last baby away before I even opened the box—pretty sure I’ve only pumped less than 20 times even though I nursed my last two babies for almost 3 years collectively) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-pick-a-breast-pump-1#post-2899822 Thu, 17 Oct 2019 09:43:34 +0000 skiierchck99 2899822@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bees_knees: I loved my Spectra S2. I pumped 4x a day once back again work and it worked great. I bought a second on cheaply (used A it’s a closed system) so I didn’t have to carry it back and forth. Not sure I would get the battery one unless I thought it would work comparably. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-pick-a-breast-pump-1#post-2899819 Thu, 17 Oct 2019 09:40:28 +0000 graceandjoy 2899819@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had Medela PISA the first two times and this time I'm going for the Spectra! But I WOH so I wanted something stronger. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-pick-a-breast-pump-1#post-2899807 Thu, 17 Oct 2019 08:30:30 +0000 LCTBQE 2899807@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd get the S9 if I were you. I had the Medela Freestyle (loved it) for baby #1 and got the S2 for baby #2, the actual pumping aspect of which I preferred, but it was cumbersome. I'll bet the S9 is the best of both worlds, and it's pretty awesome that it's free! </p> <p>FWIW I've heard across the board terrible things about all Ameda pumps. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-pick-a-breast-pump-1#post-2899806 Thu, 17 Oct 2019 08:20:01 +0000 Shantuck 2899806@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I preferred my spectra s2 way more than my medela Pump in style. It was quieter, stronger, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-pick-a-breast-pump-1#post-2899793 Thu, 17 Oct 2019 04:48:17 +0000 Ms.Mermaid 2899793@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I definitely recommend the S9! It’s super portable and pretty efficient. I used it while I was on leave to manage my oversupply and would pump while putting away groceries, etc. It's not as powerful as the S2 but it’s totally fine for someone with a decent supply who won’t need to pump much. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-pick-a-breast-pump-1#post-2899779 Wed, 16 Oct 2019 20:51:57 +0000 PurplePumps 2899779@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've only used the S2 which I got cause I thought I needed a beefy one and it had amazing reviews, but I rarely used it since I stayed at home for the first year with my son. The few times I did need use it, I wish I had something more portable and wasn't tethered down with a power cord so my vote would be the S9... which I really hope to be able to get next time around. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-pick-a-breast-pump-1#post-2899778 Wed, 16 Oct 2019 20:32:37 +0000 bees_knees 2899778@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My insurance recently expanded their pump options (all covered at 100%...yay!)....but now I don't know what to pick. I'm a SAHM, have above average milk supply, and rarely pump but have never had issues getting lots of milk in a fairly short pump session. I've only ever used a Medela PISA in the past, but I'm definitely looking for something more compact this time!</p> <p>My choices include:<br /> Medela PISA<br /> Ameda Finesse, Purely Yours, Mya<br /> Hygeia Joye<br /> Motif Duo or Luna<br /> Spectra S2 or S9<br /> Evenflo<br /> Lansinoh (not sure on the specific models for these)</p> <p>I feel spoiled having such a list! I think I'm leaning towards an S9? But I have literally no idea. Someone choose for me :silly: </p>