This might sound obvious to you, but all pumps are different. Increased milk-producing hormones means a bigger milk supply. Pumping both breasts at once increases the level of prolactin, a hormone responsible for milk production.

Your health insurance may cover the cost of the pump, so don’t forget to check your plan guidelines (1). Your insurance provider may have several pumps to choose from, so be sure to do your homework to learn the pros and cons of each. Get the best possible model you can afford. Higher-end models have better features to make pumping as efficient and painless as possible, like customizable suction levels, massage modes, and variable speed settings. If you skip breast pumping sessions because they’re painful, your milk supply will suffer. You don’t want to entrust your boobs to a piece of plastic that will feel like a torture device. Here are some tips to get you through the difficult task of selecting the right pump: 1.

Without a breast pump, you’re going to be in pain, frustrated and producing such a small quantity of milk, you’ll need to squint to see if there’s any in the bottle. You need the right equipment - the best breast pump - at your side. You wouldn’t try to change a tire without the proper equipment, right? Because that would be insane - you’d be setting yourself up for failure.īreastfeeding is kind of like that.

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