https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 20 May 2026 13:37:37 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendation-on-a-breast-pump#post-2797131 Mon, 15 Jan 2018 15:49:10 +0000 lilyofthewest 2797131@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've used<br /> Hygiea - great! You can use Medela accessories with it if those are easier to get when you need extras/replacements. The OEM flanges screw directly onto ThinkBaby and Lansinoh mOmma bottles.<br /> PISA - fine, but a little less customizable speed/power than Hygiea<br /> Spectra S9 - did NOT like at all. I couldn't find a speed/power combination that worked especially well for me, it is very loud despite being fairly small, and the flanges are really bulky compared to the Medela/Hygeia ones...so it is less portable than the size of the pump itself woud make it seem. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendation-on-a-breast-pump#post-2797126 Mon, 15 Jan 2018 15:34:41 +0000 csross217 2797126@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I loved my Spectra S2 for pumping at work. It's a little bulky, but so quiet and efficient. I plan to get the Spectra 9 Plus this time around, it's tiny (size of a large cell phone) and can run on battery for pumping on the go. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendation-on-a-breast-pump#post-2797115 Mon, 15 Jan 2018 14:49:01 +0000 rattles 2797115@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a PISA for my first two and it was fine. I went with the Spectra this time. I did prefer it, but after 5 months, it just stopped working (like wouldn't even turn on). I'm back to using my old PISA for now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendation-on-a-breast-pump#post-2797092 Mon, 15 Jan 2018 13:17:04 +0000 bushelandapeck 2797092@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jhd: I just ordered this one as well. I'm expecting #3 and have used the PISA for my last two and, although it worked fine, I read the reviews and it looks like the Spectra S2 has stronger suction so I figured I would give it a try. I still have my old one if it doesn't end up working out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendation-on-a-breast-pump#post-2797088 Mon, 15 Jan 2018 13:01:47 +0000 jhd 2797088@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just met with the LC from our hospital and she recommended the Spectra S2. Not sure that my insurance will cover it, but that’s what I would go for! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendation-on-a-breast-pump#post-2797084 Mon, 15 Jan 2018 12:58:01 +0000 SweetiePie 2797084@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had the Medela PISA last time (3+ years ago) and it was fine but I had nothing to compare it to.<br /> My BFF has a 1yo and she initially got the PISA. She was much more committed to pumping than I was, so she did research and decided to go out of pocket on the Spectra S2. She said it was night and day difference. She loved it. So I just ordered one for DS2. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendation-on-a-breast-pump#post-2797082 Mon, 15 Jan 2018 12:57:13 +0000 FaithFertility 2797082@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Honeydew: Medela pump in style was covered with my i surance too but I paid the extra $75 with mine for the extra motor and travel bag for work! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendation-on-a-breast-pump#post-2797077 Mon, 15 Jan 2018 12:49:32 +0000 Honeydew 2797077@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm expecting #2 in a few weeks and it's been about 4 years since I've needed to know what is the latest and greatest in baby gear.</p> <p>I just received a list of eligible breast pumps insurance will cover. What is your recommendation based on this list:</p> <p>Ardo Calypso Double Plus-<br /> Medela Pump in Style Advanced Starter Set -<br /> Spectra S2 –<br /> Lansinoh Smart Pump-<br /> Freemie Freedom -<br /> Evenflo Deluxe -<br /> Hygeia Enjoye-<br /> Spectra S9-<br /> Ameda Finesse</p> <p>Thanks in advance! </p>