https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:54:47 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-breast-pump#post-1881268 Mon, 29 Sep 2014 11:27:32 +0000 whenoceansrise 1881268@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@thismustbetheplace: Oh, thanks for the nursing bra recommendation! I definitely need to look into getting one of those!</p> <p>@LovelyPlum: I'll be sure to ask about a hand pump! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-breast-pump#post-1881267 Mon, 29 Sep 2014 11:27:17 +0000 Purpledaisy 1881267@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I loved my freestyle! It's small, light and portable. It was great for at home during maternity leave and when back to work. I would highly recommend it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-breast-pump#post-1881243 Mon, 29 Sep 2014 11:19:50 +0000 LovelyPlum 1881243@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have had two, a used Hygeia and the Medela Freestyle. When the Hygeia died, I got the Freestyle, and I really do like it! Small and powerful, not terribly loud.</p> <p>I'm glad I started with the Hygeia, though. A pump wasn't in our budget right away, so I wanted to make sure that BFing was going to work for us before I spent all that money on an open system pump. I actually only used a hand pump for a while before I got the Freestyle. Once it was clear that we would be sticking it out, I got the Freestyle and haven't looked back!</p> <p>I'd also recommend getting a hand pump. They're pretty useful in their own way. The LCs at the hospital gave one to me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-breast-pump#post-1881239 Mon, 29 Sep 2014 11:18:02 +0000 thismustbetheplace 1881239@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the Medela PISA (came with the tote) and I love it. Lots of storage, discreet, and comes with a second little cooler bag with an icepack for traveling home with your bottles. Also HIGHLY recommend this nursing bra, I don't know how I survived without it: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Simple-Wishes-Hands-Free-Breastpump-XS-L/dp/B00295MQLU" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Simple-Wishes-Hands-Free-Breastpump-XS-L/dp/B00295MQLU</a></p> <p>ETA: looks like the freestyle now comes with a tote and cooler too! that one sounds great. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-breast-pump#post-1881234 Mon, 29 Sep 2014 11:16:44 +0000 whenoceansrise 1881234@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>thanks ladies! </p> <p>@Bluebonnet: @snowjewelz: I've heard great things about the Medela Freestyle as well. It's my top choice so far! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-breast-pump#post-1881215 Mon, 29 Sep 2014 11:09:25 +0000 snowjewelz 1881215@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I plan on getting the Medela Freestyle; heard so many good things about it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-breast-pump#post-1881213 Mon, 29 Sep 2014 11:07:27 +0000 Bluebonnet 1881213@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Medela Freestyle - powerful, small, easy to transport to and from the office. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-breast-pump#post-1881204 Mon, 29 Sep 2014 11:04:28 +0000 edelweiss 1881204@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i used ameda purely yours and like that it's a "closed" system so someone else can use it in the future. however, i will say that i didn't use the ameda bottles/parts because i found them more complicated than medela--i kinda squeezed the medela parts onto the ameda system. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-breast-pump#post-1881197 Mon, 29 Sep 2014 11:02:52 +0000 autumnlove 1881197@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used an Ameda Purely Yours and Medela Freestyle and they were both great! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-breast-pump#post-1881177 Mon, 29 Sep 2014 10:55:32 +0000 whenoceansrise 1881177@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just got the call from my breast pump supplier that my insurance will cover a manual or electric pump up to $300 so all I have to do is pick one out!</p> <p>I will be doing a lot of pumping as I will be going back to work full time after maternity leave. </p> <p>Help me choose! </p>