Breastfeeding

[2nd_time]

Did anybody rent a pump, and if so do you think it was worth it (our did you buy one and wish you had rented it)?

I was not able to get a good supply of milk with my first (5 years old, now) and pretty much dried up after 6 Weeks. I am going to try again but am concerned about buying a pump for over $300 to only use for 6 Weeks again this time....last time I had a hand pump and I think that hurt more than helped. This time I want to use a dual electric one, but they are really expensive!!!  Any advice?

[jjkkb]

The health department give them to you for free hun, so check wit local health department and congrates hun xxxxxxxxx.

[fiebelkr]

I bought a medela for my dd and loved it!  I pumped til she turned 1 and im really glad i did.  If u can get your hands on a used one i think that would be the way to go.

[maybay]

I rented a pump. Then bought one from Walmart worst pump ever the double electric parents choice.

[sarah_wiemann]

I don't know where you live or if you have insurance, but a lot if insurance companies will cover one, because of Obamacare.

[Startzfamily]

I would look into buying used...I got a double Medela used and am so happy I didn't spend all that money! As long as you replace the tubes and other connectors (which you can buy seperately) it is safe. I rented when my daughter was 0-2 months because she was in the NICU and I had no choice. It was subsidized by insurance so it wasn't very expensive, but it wasn't very comfortable (too strong) and it was
loud. I had a single pump after that that someone loaned me and I hated. Its nice to have one of your own and that will do double duty so you aren't sitting there forever pumping. Good luck!

[peaches421]

Walmart has pumps for cheap.  I got one by evenflo and its pretty decent. It was $40

[tomorrow264]

I bought mine for $200 and I definitely got my use out of it. Depending on what a rental would cost and how long you want to nurse maybe rent a pump for a month or two and if its going well then buy one.