https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:06:35 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-to-pick-a-pump#post-2753224 Wed, 28 Jun 2017 21:04:44 +0000 Pollywog 2753224@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love my spectra. It has kept up my supply, I can pump quickly, and it is quiet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-to-pick-a-pump#post-2753120 Wed, 28 Jun 2017 15:37:50 +0000 gingerbebe 2753120@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't used a Spectra, although I've heard very good things. I used my Freestyle for both kids and I absolutely love it. With DS2 I used Pumping Pals flanges, which was nice too. </p> <p>One thing with the FS - do not microwave steam the parts. They warp and then you lose suction and it sucks. I handwashed mine, but kept 2 sets of parts to rotate. I kept them in a wet bag in the fridge and washed them every other day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-to-pick-a-pump#post-2753055 Wed, 28 Jun 2017 13:59:19 +0000 littlejoy 2753055@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My LC recommended the Spectra this time, so that's what I went with. Baby isn't due until August, so I don't have experience with it just yet. I just know I trust her advice, and she's seen several patients have a lot of success with it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-to-pick-a-pump#post-2753036 Wed, 28 Jun 2017 13:17:37 +0000 pmerr 2753036@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@catlady: Ohhh that's what I used last time for flanges! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-to-pick-a-pump#post-2753029 Wed, 28 Jun 2017 13:07:13 +0000 catlady 2753029@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a PISA last time, ended up disliking it and renting a Symphony for the last 5 months of pumping, and I got a Spectra this time. I like it so much that I actually bought another one to keep at home so I don't have to lug it back and forth when I want to do a work from home day. </p> <p>I did buy a few items to try to hack some of my old medela parts onto the Spectra but they didn't work very well so I currently just use Spectra parts. The only thing I miss is that I can't use my Pumpin Pals flanges, which I found more comfortable than the ones that come with the pump. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-to-pick-a-pump#post-2753023 Wed, 28 Jun 2017 13:00:31 +0000 nanilani 2753023@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Following! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-to-pick-a-pump#post-2753019 Wed, 28 Jun 2017 12:53:28 +0000 skinnycow 2753019@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think FS parts are compatible with PISA, but they are easy find at Target, Walmart, etc. </p> <p>I loved my FS. It was super convenient not needing an outlet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-to-pick-a-pump#post-2753013 Wed, 28 Jun 2017 12:44:33 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2753013@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No FS parts are NOT compatible with the PISA. </p> <p>I loved loved loved my FS though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-to-pick-a-pump#post-2753009 Wed, 28 Jun 2017 12:41:20 +0000 avivoca 2753009@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm using a Spectra right now and I absolutely recommend it. I credit it with my supply staying like it has. I've had a dip but that comes with the age of my baby (for me, it's following the trajectory of my first baby) but I'm not having to do 4-5 pumps to get what I need like I did with my old Ameda. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-to-pick-a-pump#post-2753003 Wed, 28 Jun 2017 12:35:55 +0000 pmerr 2753003@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm looking for pump advice again! :meh: </p> <p>I'm trying to pick a pump through my insurance, and can get the PISA, Freestyle or Spectra all covered. I used the PISA to EP last time. Are the FS parts compatible with the PISA? I know I can hack the Spectra to fit my PISA parts. I haven't taken my PISA out of storage yet (on my list for this week, hopefully), so I'm not sure if I can even use the old one as a back up, or what the parts really look like.</p> <p>I'll definitely need to use the pump at work and to build a supply before going back. Whether or not I EP (at least right away) will depend on if the baby takes to BFing.</p> <p>What would you do? What did you use? </p>