https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:57:47 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/second-pump-a-2nd-pisa-or-try-the-spectra#post-2601198 Tue, 09 Aug 2016 14:09:47 +0000 sunny 2601198@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@HazelEyes: Yup the connector piece worked great! Didn't need to hack anything at all. I'm so happy I can use all my extra Medela parts and not have to re buy Spectra parts. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/second-pump-a-2nd-pisa-or-try-the-spectra#post-2601145 Tue, 09 Aug 2016 12:34:14 +0000 HazelEyes 2601145@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sunny: did you like the connector piece, or did you end up hacking? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/second-pump-a-2nd-pisa-or-try-the-spectra#post-2533817 Mon, 25 Apr 2016 18:09:22 +0000 sunny 2533817@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had the PISA for my first and now I have a Spectra S2. It is a bit quieter and I find that it is more comfortable to use than the PISA.</p> <p>I just read on a blog that Maymom released a connector piece to connect Medela parts with the Spectra backflow protectors, eliminating the need to "hack" the pieces together. I just ordered it since I have a ton of Medela spare parts.</p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Maymom-Breastshield-Connects-Backflow-Protector/dp/B01DGEDVUM/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&#038;keywords=maymom%20spectra%20adapter&#038;qid=1461625617&#038;ref_=sr_tnr_p_1_2492161011_1_a_it&#038;sr=8-1&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;tag=bbyxca-20&#038;linkId=ca17dcebf80ddb4be2448bf937491228" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Maymom-Breastshield-Connects-Backflow-Protector/dp/B01DGEDVUM/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&#038;keywords=maymom%20spectra%20adapter&#038;qid=1461625617&#038;ref_=sr_tnr_p_1_2492161011_1_a_it&#038;sr=8-1&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;tag=bbyxca-20&#038;linkId=ca17dcebf80ddb4be2448bf937491228</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/second-pump-a-2nd-pisa-or-try-the-spectra#post-2532858 Sat, 23 Apr 2016 18:32:10 +0000 Pollywog 2532858@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I absolutely love the Spectra. I have never had a problem and respond really well to it</p> <p>Spare parts are expensive, but my insurance gives me free replacement parts every 6 months. So if you order your pump 4-5 months before you have the kid, you can get your spare set before you go back to work. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/second-pump-a-2nd-pisa-or-try-the-spectra#post-2532841 Sat, 23 Apr 2016 17:20:19 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2532841@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Alivoo01: thanks! I'll have to see what my insurance covers </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/second-pump-a-2nd-pisa-or-try-the-spectra#post-2532837 Sat, 23 Apr 2016 17:00:54 +0000 Alivoo01 2532837@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: I really liked having the Spectra S9 but it's pretty dang loud, but so is the Freestyle if you use a higher suction power. I like that there's less parts to clean with Spectra vs the Freestyle. The suction also seems to be more gentle than that of the Freestyle without sacrificing effectiveness. However, the duck bills on the Spectra are kind of delicate. They attach to the flange very snug which is great, but taking them off to wash is a bit difficult and I can foresee it ripping easily sooner than later.</p> <p>Meanwhile, I have also used the Spectra Dew350, which is their hospital grade one. The tube connection to the pump itself is extremely flimsy and can pop off easily. But again, their suction is gentle. However, there's no letdown mode. My body doesn't seem to have a problem with that though, but I know some people require that so it's something to keep in mind. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/second-pump-a-2nd-pisa-or-try-the-spectra#post-2443291 Sat, 30 Jan 2016 22:03:45 +0000 JenGirl 2443291@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a Spectra S2 and I love it. I hacked mine to fit Medela parts since I use a Symphony at work and like Medela bottles. Took less than 5 minutes.</p> <p>It still makes noise but it's not bad. Last week I had to pump at the movie (weird, I know) and I had it in its bag and threw my coat over it and you couldn't hear it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/second-pump-a-2nd-pisa-or-try-the-spectra#post-2440020 Thu, 28 Jan 2016 11:25:35 +0000 tofuwad 2440020@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the plug in Spectra S1, so it doesn't have a battery, which may be a problem for work. But I bought extra parts off of the spectra website. </p> <p><a href="http://www.spectrababyusa.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.spectrababyusa.com</a></p> <p>On a side note, I've pumped with my baby and husband asleep next to me and they've slept right through the noise. I've never used the PISA though. And I ordered mine 6/2015 and have the membrane valve and not the duckbill valve that it used to have. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/second-pump-a-2nd-pisa-or-try-the-spectra#post-2439997 Thu, 28 Jan 2016 11:16:56 +0000 Alivoo01 2439997@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: I really liked my Freestyle also. Before I read/heard about the Spectra, I was all about getting another Freestyle. Just hoping I don't regret my decision now. Ha! Also, I ordered the Spectra S9, which is portable. My insurance didn't cover the S2. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/second-pump-a-2nd-pisa-or-try-the-spectra#post-2439977 Thu, 28 Jan 2016 11:11:44 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2439977@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Alivoo01: I LOVE my freestyle compared to the PIS I got from insurance. But always wondered about other brands. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/second-pump-a-2nd-pisa-or-try-the-spectra#post-2439945 Thu, 28 Jan 2016 11:00:38 +0000 Alivoo01 2439945@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@peachykeen: Thanks for the direct link! So helpful!!</p> <p>@T.H.O.U.: DD isn't due till March, but will let you know once I test it out! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/second-pump-a-2nd-pisa-or-try-the-spectra#post-2439786 Thu, 28 Jan 2016 10:02:30 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2439786@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Alivoo01: Ooh let me know your comparison. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/second-pump-a-2nd-pisa-or-try-the-spectra#post-2439785 Thu, 28 Jan 2016 10:02:29 +0000 SLR 2439785@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@peachykeen: Good to know...thanks!!! I will take a look! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/second-pump-a-2nd-pisa-or-try-the-spectra#post-2439781 Thu, 28 Jan 2016 10:01:31 +0000 peachykeen 2439781@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Alivoo01: This is how I did it (scroll to bottom for picture) <a href="http://community.babycenter.com/post/a52102354/spectra_pumps" rel="nofollow">http://community.babycenter.com/post/a52102354/spectra_pumps</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/second-pump-a-2nd-pisa-or-try-the-spectra#post-2439768 Thu, 28 Jan 2016 09:58:50 +0000 peachykeen 2439768@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Alivoo01: Annoying for the 10-15 minutes it took me to do it, but you don't have to mess with it ever again unless you replace the tubing. The hardest part was getting the little connectors out of the Medela tubing. Totally worth the time/effort! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/second-pump-a-2nd-pisa-or-try-the-spectra#post-2439757 Thu, 28 Jan 2016 09:55:40 +0000 Alivoo01 2439757@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MelisMc: Well, crap!</p> <p>@peachykeen: Guess I have some reading to do then! Glad the Medela parts fit/worked! Is it a PIA to do? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/second-pump-a-2nd-pisa-or-try-the-spectra#post-2439721 Thu, 28 Jan 2016 09:48:12 +0000 peachykeen 2439721@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used the Spectra S2 along with the PISA for 9 months of exclusive pumping - Spectra wins hands down, for me! The suction and vibrations feel totally different (more comfortable) and I got more milk when I used the Spectra. </p> <p>There is info online on how to 'hack' the Spectra to fit Medela parts. I did it and it worked fine - I much prefer the Medela parts. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/second-pump-a-2nd-pisa-or-try-the-spectra#post-2439708 Thu, 28 Jan 2016 09:44:51 +0000 nana87 2439708@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't want to deal with different parts, honestly. My work has Medela Symphony pumps in our lactation rooms, and I was so glad most of the parts were interchangeable with the PISA (the tubes are different and that was annoying enough in itself) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/second-pump-a-2nd-pisa-or-try-the-spectra#post-2439629 Thu, 28 Jan 2016 09:22:29 +0000 regberadaisy 2439629@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used Ameda with my first and a PIsA with my second. If we have a third, I plan to go with either a Spectra or Hygeia. I can't remember which of the two is a closed system? PISA wasn't and it drove me bonkers because I got milk in the tubes all the time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/second-pump-a-2nd-pisa-or-try-the-spectra#post-2439617 Thu, 28 Jan 2016 09:20:15 +0000 SLR 2439617@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Alivoo01: I'd definitely want an extra set to keep at work since running to Target won't be an option if I forget them one day! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/second-pump-a-2nd-pisa-or-try-the-spectra#post-2439615 Thu, 28 Jan 2016 09:19:57 +0000 MelisMc 2439615@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have both and LOVE the Spectra. It is quieter and so much more comfortable than the PISA. I didn't buy extra parts since I only use the Spectra at work- I just use the one set it came with and wash it when I get home each day. It does not work with Medela bottles as it comes, but there are hacks online that make it work with medela parts. The reviews I read about that were mixed, so I've always been too scared to try it. But yes, I would highly recommend it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/second-pump-a-2nd-pisa-or-try-the-spectra#post-2439600 Thu, 28 Jan 2016 09:14:20 +0000 Alivoo01 2439600@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a Medela Freestyle with DS, and just recently ordered the Spectra for DD. Initially, I thought I would just order another Freestyle so I wouldn't have to worry about parts and what not, but I've heard such great reviews about Spectra so I bit the bullet and ordered it.</p> <p>I heard (and hope it's true) that the Medela bottles fit the Spectra... I didn't even think about the spare parts of the Spectra! Crap! Hope it's durable and I won't need to worry about it... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/second-pump-a-2nd-pisa-or-try-the-spectra#post-2439587 Thu, 28 Jan 2016 09:05:42 +0000 SLR 2439587@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I’m thinking I should take advantage of the money my insurance will pay towards a second pump so it’s one less thing to lug to and from work each day, but am undecided on which to get. I can purchase any pump I want (from anywhere) and submit the receipt for up to a $150 reimbursement. </p> <p>I can’t decide between a second PISA (have one from my first LO) or the Spectra S1 or S2. On one hand, I already have all the parts for the Medela and won’t have to worry about what parts I have at work and what I have at home. But on the other hand, I’ve read really great things about the Spectra. </p> <p>I figure they would cost me the same amount out of pocket, so that's not really a factor either way. PISA was a little more $$ but I won’t need to buy parts, whereas Spectra cost a little less but I will need to buy extra parts.</p> <p>Does anyone have experience with both of these pumps, and if so, which do you prefer? Is the Spectra really as quiet as the reviews make it seem?</p> <p>And....side question for Spectra users…..where do you buy your spare parts? I didn’t see much on Amazon, so that’s one concern I have about going with the S1 or S2. I'm not exactly sure what extras I'd need or where to get them. </p>