https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 26 Apr 2026 14:06:45 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-breast-pump-should-i-go-with#post-298219 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 10:34:39 +0000 Mrs. Pen 298219@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the pump in style shoulder bag and I like it a lot. I like that you can use batteries with it as well as a wall plug. I use it a lot more than I had anticipated I would. Often I pump in the car like on the way to church, weddings or public places because I don't want to deal with nursing in public and it makes life so much easier. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-breast-pump-should-i-go-with#post-298211 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 10:31:55 +0000 lavender 298211@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the Medela PIS shoulder bag- no complaints/issues with it. The only thing is that I walk about a mile from the train to work and that bag is HEAVY! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-breast-pump-should-i-go-with#post-296027 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 19:07:26 +0000 MamaBehr 296027@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the Medela Pump in Style Advanced and love it. My SIL had a friend who bought a less expensive one, and couldn't figure out why her milk wasn't coming in and her supply was diminishing. My SIL used her pump for a little while and said that the cheap one wasn't sucking as strong. So, even though the price is high, I say go for a quality pump so that your milk supply doesn't get messed up. Especially if you are going back to work :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-breast-pump-should-i-go-with#post-295894 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:45:00 +0000 immabeetoo 295894@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>subscribing, and thanking @sorrycharlie because this was a reminder to me to call our insurance! It covers pumps 100% as long as its bought from a store they approve, but any brand/style. so I want to read more inputs!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-breast-pump-should-i-go-with#post-295342 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 11:45:36 +0000 PrincessBaby 295342@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sorrycharlie: I went with the freestyle only because it doesn't have to be plugged into the wall. I am in sales and drive around a lot most days, so I wouldn't be near an outlet. It sounds like you'd have access to an outlet even at work so I'd spend the less money and get the PISA:) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-breast-pump-should-i-go-with#post-295310 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 11:25:27 +0000 sorrycharlie 295310@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. bird: pumping at home. if/when I go back to work, it will be limited hours nannying - so even then, it would be at 'home' if that makes sense, because it'll just be in their house. I have no idea how long they'd cover a rental though!</p> <p>sounds like the medela PISA is a winner! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-breast-pump-should-i-go-with#post-295299 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 11:19:39 +0000 sunny 295299@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree about the Symphony. I used it in the hospital but I would hate to lug it around to work and home. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-breast-pump-should-i-go-with#post-295243 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 10:51:56 +0000 pl0508 295243@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LivsMama: I just bought one of these for 25.00 at a consignment sale and plan on just replacing all of the parts . i was SO excited. but i'm glad to read positive reviews from ladies like you - I hope it works as well for me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-breast-pump-should-i-go-with#post-295242 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 10:51:42 +0000 sulli301 295242@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I absolutely LOVE my PISA &amp; I use the shoulder bag </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-breast-pump-should-i-go-with#post-295214 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 10:43:49 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 295214@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the same one as @LivsMama and I've used with the same frequency. It's held up great and I'm glad I have it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-breast-pump-should-i-go-with#post-295172 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 10:32:34 +0000 mrs. bird 295172@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Will you be pumping at home or work? If you're home, the symphony is an awesome hospital grade pump, but if you'll be traveling with it or bringing it to work, I think you'd be better off with one of the others. Since the symphony would be a rental, how long would they cover? 6 months? A year? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-breast-pump-should-i-go-with#post-295155 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 10:28:15 +0000 LivsMama 295155@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the Pump in Style Advanced Breastpump Shoulder Bag. That is the same thing as the backpack, jsut the bag is different. I used that thing at least 4 times a weekday for 9 straight months, plus 2-3 times a day before that and on weekends, and its still going strong. I love it </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-breast-pump-should-i-go-with#post-295150 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 10:25:53 +0000 sorrycharlie 295150@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: I'm not sure what the coverage is for most insurances, but mine will only cover with a prescription right now. They told me that the new health care laws don't go into affect for us until our "sign up date" or whatever in the summer, haha. My midwife was more than willing to give me a prescription though! There are many things they consider "qualifying issues," which is nice! Without that, I'd never be able to afford one, for sure. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-breast-pump-should-i-go-with#post-295145 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 10:22:47 +0000 Mrsbells 295145@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I dont know much about either of those, but I think its so great that insurances cover pumps now! I couldnt afford either of those when I had my baby </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-breast-pump-should-i-go-with#post-295142 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 10:21:20 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 295142@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got the freestyle hands-free because I got it as a gift but had I not, I would have gone for the slightly less expensive but still amazing Medela should bag. The machine is not attached to the bag....the kit includes so many accessories and it's electric and it's double. Also, if you buy the corresponding bra: it can be hands-free. I think it could be very efficient both time-wise as well as milk-wise. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-breast-pump-should-i-go-with#post-295122 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 10:14:46 +0000 sorrycharlie 295122@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>These are the following my insurance will cover:</p> <p>Medela:<br /> --Advanced Basic Personal Double Pump<br /> --Pump in Style Advanced Breastpump Shoulder Bag<br /> --Pump in Style Advanced Breastpump Backpack<br /> --Symphony Breastpump</p> <p>Ameda:<br /> --Purely Yours Breastpump<br /> --Elite Electric Breastpump<br /> --Purely Yours ULTRA Breast Pump with CUSTOMFIT Flanges</p> <p>here are the links:<br /> <a href="http://www.cambridgemedsupply.com/breast-pumps/medela-breast-pumps" rel="nofollow">http://www.cambridgemedsupply.com/breast-pumps/medela-breast-pumps</a><br /> <a href="http://www.cambridgemedsupply.com/breast-pumps/ameda-breast-pumps" rel="nofollow">http://www.cambridgemedsupply.com/breast-pumps/ameda-breast-pumps</a> </p>