https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:51:52 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-buy-a-pump#post-267253 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 22:05:59 +0000 pinkcupcake 267253@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Everyone, thank you very much for your suggestions! I called my insurance company today and after being bounced around from person to person, they finally figured out the rental fee will be covered in full. So yay, problem solved!! :D </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-buy-a-pump#post-267122 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 19:52:50 +0000 tequiero21 267122@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i'd definitely get a pump - probably not the pump i got (pump in style) before the kids were born. but something smaller and cheaper. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-buy-a-pump#post-267111 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 19:44:57 +0000 IcebergMom 267111@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I second the medela swing recommendation. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-buy-a-pump#post-267107 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 19:39:35 +0000 Weagle 267107@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you're going to be at home, I wouldn't go with a double pump unless you can get it covered. I'm a SAHM and have the Medela Swing. It's more than enough for what I need. (Full disclosure, I would definitely take a double pump if someone else were paying for it, but it's not necessary at all in my situation.) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-buy-a-pump#post-266554 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 12:11:14 +0000 littlebug 266554@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MungBean: I would definitely check your individual insurance plan. Mine only reimburses up to $50. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-buy-a-pump#post-266533 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 11:52:02 +0000 autumnlove 266533@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hmmm...maybe you can get a hand pump because you probably don't need the double electric pump if you can nurse all the time? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-buy-a-pump#post-266515 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 11:39:03 +0000 jedeve 266515@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Here's some info on it: <a href="http://www.healthcare.gov/news/factsheets/2011/08/womensprevention08012011a.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.healthcare.gov/news/factsheets/2011/08/womensprevention08012011a.html</a></p> <p>It went into effect August 1st. You might want to call your insurance company to make sure they are up to date, but if they try and tell you they aren't covering it - they are wrong. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-buy-a-pump#post-266510 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 11:36:48 +0000 LuLu Mom 266510@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MungBean: Each plan is different, but I would call and check, mind is 100% covered after meeting my deductible. Some policies of friends they have to be working in order to get it, so I would just make a call! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-buy-a-pump#post-266509 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 11:36:20 +0000 brownie 266509@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You probably don't need a powerhouse pump (pis, etc). But a cheaper pump can always be useful. I have a nice $40 one side electric pump that I really like. My sister just bought it for herself when she needed to be away from her baby for just a day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-buy-a-pump#post-266501 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 11:32:56 +0000 pinkcupcake 266501@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: oh really?? I wasn't aware of that! Thanks for the tip. Are all insurance plans reqd to offer that now? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-buy-a-pump#post-266489 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 11:25:12 +0000 Mrsbells 266489@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Under the new Obamacare you should be able to get a breast pump with your insurance. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-buy-a-pump#post-266486 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 11:24:27 +0000 pinkcupcake 266486@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have been renting a hopital grade pump for the past six months and so far, it has been very cheap (like a few dollars a month). Unfortunately, the cost has changed and now I will have to pay much more, to the point where it wont make any sense to continue renting. Lo is six months and is mostly breastfed with about one solid "meal" per day. Do you think it is worth it to buy a breast pump now? I am just wondering if I would need a pump...right now I am working so I need to pump during the day but starting next week, I will be staying home so I could just nurse whenever Lo wants... </p>