https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:52:56 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-your-medela-pump-loud#post-58891 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:23:44 +0000 Red 58891@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks for replying, ladies. On the one hand, it's good to know that my unit isn't faulty but then again, my thoughts of trying to get a replacement unit is dashed, lol. I'll check the flaps to see if that could be the case. </p> <p>I was hoping to use it for baby #2 later on but that doesn't look likely :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-your-medela-pump-loud#post-57796 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:59:19 +0000 banana 57796@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yup! My Medelsa Pump In Style totally makes a loud noise. Sometimes I get embarrassed pumping at work because I know that people can hear it through the pumping room door. And I did notice that the suction got weaker over time.</p> <p>Have you tried the hospital grade pumps? O M G what a difference! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-your-medela-pump-loud#post-57737 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:28:08 +0000 owlmom 57737@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes! My Medela PISA makes a loud whooping noise too, and it has been loud since day 1 of use. The only time it lost suction is when one of the little white flaps had a small tear that I hadn't noticed. Once I replaced it, the suction returned to normal. I've been using mine for less than 3 months though. I've heard they can become less powerful over time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-your-medela-pump-loud#post-57716 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:09:42 +0000 autumnlove 57716@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't have a Medela but my Ameda pump is obnoxiously loud! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-your-medela-pump-loud#post-57697 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:53:40 +0000 Red 57697@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi,</p> <p>So I've had my Medela Pump in Style breastpump for a little over a year now and I've noticed that the suction isn't as strong as it used to be. First off, I never thought that the suction was all that strong in the first place but it seemed to get the job done so I didn't think much of it. Recently, I mentioned the decreased suction to my friend and she asked if it was making any funny noises. I replied that it has always made a loud pumping noise, to which she asked, "Is that normal?"</p> <p>The fact of the matter is I have no idea. I bought the pump, started using it, and just assumed the loud "whooping" noise it makes is normal. Is it? Does your pump make a loud "whooping" sound? and did it start to lose suction at any time? </p>