As I  have mentioned in the previous post (Part 1), there are a number of different breastpumps on the market.  So many, in fact, that it can be very confusing.  The type of breastpump you purchase depends on a few different factors such as how often you will be using it (ex. several times/day or just occasionally), whether you want to pump one or both breasts at the same time, whether you want it to be battery-operated, plug-in or manually-operated.

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There are a lot of breastpumps that you can choose from, and therefore it can be really confusing.  Plus as I mentioned before in other posts, not all pumps are created equal.   In Parts One and Two on this series on Recommended Pumps, I have discussed two other types of Medela single pumps.  The last Medela single pump that I want to speak about today is the Swing Breastpump.

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In the last several posts, I have been providing information on various breastpumps, all single pumps so far.  In this post,  I want to discuss two types of double pumps, which are pumps that allow you to pump one, or both breasts simultaneously.

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Breastfeeding & pumping can be done successfully by many mothers.  There are some things though that do make it a bit easier to do, and what follows are some tips to improve your experience: Read more »

Knowing that you want to breastfeed & pump is a fairly easy decision to make.  However, knowing what breastpump most suits your needs is something else.  There are many kinds of pumps out there, and it can all be very confusing.  The most important thing for you to remember is that not all pumps are created equal.  Some pumps on the market are damaging to breast tissue.  You want a pump that is similar to a baby’s suckling and has a good track record of delivering results for other moms.  As well, there are different types of pumps, varying from occasional use to regular use.   Over the next several posts, I want to provide you with information that will hopefully make it easier for you to decide what breast pump you will need to purchase to make your breastfeeding pumping experience the best for you.

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Breastfeeding pumping  is done by many mothers for a variety of reasons.  Some moms need to pump because their babies are born prematurely, and are in intensive care away from them for a while.  Pumping, in these cases, is necessary to initiate and maintain lactation.  Other moms may pump for a short period of time if they are experiencing cracked nipples.  Furthermore, other moms pump so that their babies can be provided with a bottle of breast milk when they are away for their child for a few hours or during a day at work.

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