need advice on breast pumps

[Guest guest]

I'm hoping to adopt in the very near future, and want to

begin pumping. There are two breast pumps available here for

rental. Both are double electric pumps, one made by Medula, the

other by Ameda Egnell. I can rent the second a little cheaper, and

it was also recommended by the pharmacist because it comes with a one-

handed manual pump (the Medula manual requires two hands). I would

appreciate advice on which one to rent. Thanks.

Kathi

[Guest guest]

Kathi,

It would depend on the model. You should be renting a hospital0-grade

double electric pump which would be a Lactina or other such model. If they

are trying to rent you a Pump In Style or Purely Yours, they aren't powerful

enough. If they are renting a Lactina or Ameda hospital-grade pump then it

really doesn't matter. I have used both the Lactina and Ameda pump (can't

remember the name) and found both equally useful. I definitely like the

Ameda hand pump better than the Medela but personally would buy an Avent

($40 at target) if you are need of a hand pump.

Wendi

http://www.lactivist.com

breastfeeding resources and info

need advice on breast pumps

I'm hoping to adopt in the very near future, and want to

begin pumping. There are two breast pumps available here for

rental. Both are double electric pumps, one made by Medula, the

other by Ameda Egnell. I can rent the second a little cheaper, and

it was also recommended by the pharmacist because it comes with a one-

handed manual pump (the Medula manual requires two hands). I would

appreciate advice on which one to rent. Thanks.

Kathi

Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed!

http://www.lactivist.com

[Guest guest]

Kathi,

It would depend on the model. You should be renting a hospital0-grade

double electric pump which would be a Lactina or other such model. If they

are trying to rent you a Pump In Style or Purely Yours, they aren't powerful

enough. If they are renting a Lactina or Ameda hospital-grade pump then it

really doesn't matter. I have used both the Lactina and Ameda pump (can't

remember the name) and found both equally useful. I definitely like the

Ameda hand pump better than the Medela but personally would buy an Avent

($40 at target) if you are need of a hand pump.

Wendi

http://www.lactivist.com

breastfeeding resources and info

need advice on breast pumps

I'm hoping to adopt in the very near future, and want to

begin pumping. There are two breast pumps available here for

rental. Both are double electric pumps, one made by Medula, the

other by Ameda Egnell. I can rent the second a little cheaper, and

it was also recommended by the pharmacist because it comes with a one-

handed manual pump (the Medula manual requires two hands). I would

appreciate advice on which one to rent. Thanks.

Kathi

Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed!

http://www.lactivist.com

[Guest guest]

Kathi,

It would depend on the model. You should be renting a hospital0-grade

double electric pump which would be a Lactina or other such model. If they

are trying to rent you a Pump In Style or Purely Yours, they aren't powerful

enough. If they are renting a Lactina or Ameda hospital-grade pump then it

really doesn't matter. I have used both the Lactina and Ameda pump (can't

remember the name) and found both equally useful. I definitely like the

Ameda hand pump better than the Medela but personally would buy an Avent

($40 at target) if you are need of a hand pump.

Wendi

http://www.lactivist.com

breastfeeding resources and info

need advice on breast pumps

I'm hoping to adopt in the very near future, and want to

begin pumping. There are two breast pumps available here for

rental. Both are double electric pumps, one made by Medula, the

other by Ameda Egnell. I can rent the second a little cheaper, and

it was also recommended by the pharmacist because it comes with a one-

handed manual pump (the Medula manual requires two hands). I would

appreciate advice on which one to rent. Thanks.

Kathi

Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed!

http://www.lactivist.com

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 8/8/00 12:01:19 PM Pacific Daylight Time,

Abranahl@... writes:

<< I would

appreciate advice on which one to rent. Thanks.

>>

Kathi,

I would go with the Medella all the way!

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 8/8/00 12:01:19 PM Pacific Daylight Time,

Abranahl@... writes:

<< I would

appreciate advice on which one to rent. Thanks.

>>

Kathi,

I would go with the Medella all the way!

[Guest guest]

I love my Pump In style by Medela! It works great but is very expensive $250.

Laurie

RE: need advice on breast pumps

Kathi,It would depend on the model. You should be renting a hospital0-gradedouble electric pump which would be a Lactina or other such model. If theyare trying to rent you a Pump In Style or Purely Yours, they aren't powerfulenough. If they are renting a Lactina or Ameda hospital-grade pump then itreally doesn't matter. I have used both the Lactina and Ameda pump (can'tremember the name) and found both equally useful. I definitely like theAmeda hand pump better than the Medela but personally would buy an Avent($40 at target) if you are need of a hand pump.Wendihttp://www.lactivist.combreastfeeding resources and info-----Original Message-----From: K Branahl Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2000 11:58 AMTo: breastfeedingegroupsSubject: need advice on breast pumpsI'm hoping to adopt in the very near future, and want tobegin pumping. There are two breast pumps available here forrental. Both are double electric pumps, one made by Medula, theother by Ameda Egnell. I can rent the second a little cheaper, andit was also recommended by the pharmacist because it comes with a one-handed manual pump (the Medula manual requires two hands). I wouldappreciate advice on which one to rent. Thanks.KathiGive the Gift of Life Breastfeed!http://www.lactivist.comGive the Gift of Life Breastfeed!http://www.lactivist.com