Find the Best Type of Breast Pump for Yourself

 

Breast pumps are as vital and helpful to nursing mothers as baby wipes, lactation supplements, nursing clothes or back support pillows are. Breast pumps remove and collect milk from your breasts, both removing and collecting are very important as one ensures steady milk supply and the other ensures that the baby is always stocked up with the best source of food in the whole world. Choosing the right kind of breast pump according to your usage and lifestyle is very important as it can make your life so much easier.

Choosing the right kind of breast pump in advance is tough as the shape and size of the breasts changes, the amount of milk supply, how much your baby draws milk and how many times he feeds is all dependent on the little one. Although familiarizing yourself with a breast pump before delivering your baby can be very helpful but buying it afterward will pay you better. Breast pumps are available in a wide range in the markets now, choosing the right one for your needs can be tough if you head straight up to the market to get one.

Know your options and requirements before getting one for yourself and this article will do just that for you. So keep reading….

What Kind of a Mother Are You?

Choosing the right kind of breast pump depends on the lifestyle, job requirements, budget and personal preferences of the mother herself. There are different options for stay-at-home mothers, working mothers, social mothers and mothers who take help from their partners in feedings. Before zeroing on any best breast pumps option consider your lifestyle and other factors for the best, most suitable buy.

How often do you need a Breast Pump?

If you are a stay-at-home kind of mother then your use of the breast milk will be limited. The main reason for using a breast pump can be to remove excess milk left by the baby, prevention from breast engorgement or it can be used as a milk supply booster as well. If you have a job that takes you apart from your little one for long hours then you might want to invest in a good quality, efficient breast pump to nurse your baby. If you’re not on a full-time job but you do have to step out of the home quite often and your husband has to share feeding then also a breast pump is quite handy.

When should you buy a Breast Pump?

We recommend you get yourself a breast pump if you are a working mother and willing to go that extra mile to feed your baby with liquid gold that is your breast milk. You can also buy one if you’re suffering from breast engorgement, flat nipples, if you want to get rid of the milk left by your child, if you’re dealing with a low supply of milk and if you prefer to give breast milk but not straight from the source. For all these reasons a breast pump can be very handy and helpful for you.

Types of Breast Pumps and what is the Best one According to your Needs

1.    Manual/Battery Operated Breast Pumps

Manual breast pumps are a great option if you have to express milk occasionally. Stay-at-homes can use manual breast pumps as they are easy to use, best for occasional use, easy to use and fits right into the budget. Manual breast pumps require you to do a pressing motion that extracts the milk from the breasts. Battery operated ones are also a good option as the pressing motion is now done by the pressing. But keep in mind it is not a good option if you have to express milk more than 2-3 times a day.

2.    Electric Breast Pumps

This kind of breast pump is efficient, speedy, adjustable, portable and user-friendly. Electric pump is the best option for working mothers who have to leave their little ones for a long period of time at a stretch. These electric pumps don't require the mother to put in any further effort and she sits back and relax while the electrical pump draws all the milk from the breasts. Electrical pumps also come with a carrying case and cool storage to save the express milk.

3.    Single or Double Breast Pump

A single flanged breast pump is good for occasional expressing but a double flanged breast pump is ideal for fast, efficient and convenient expressing of milk. Working moms will find this breast pump a perfect option for themselves as they don’t have to waste all their free time expressing the milk. It not only halves the time of the whole ordeal it also delivers 18% more milk than expressing singularly from each breast.

Ending

Breast pumps and lactation supplements make a wonderful combination if you aim to boost your milk supply. For achieving that, the best, most suitable breast pump is an absolute necessity. Also breast pumps are a savior for nursing mothers as it gives them the much needed freedom and relaxing time. So choose your breast pump wisely.