crashing from Pregnancy...which Breast Pump??

I'm going to BF while I'm home (3 months) and I know I won't be able to keep up once back to work, even pumping, I can't pump at work...

but i do know that I want to pump while home to have the option of delegating bottle feedings to DH or if i go out because I won't be comfortable BFing in public...

so which pump do you think would be best for me?

I know lots of ppl use either medela in style or medela freestyle, and there is about a $100 price difference...why???

what one should i use?

Re: crashing from Pregnancy...which Breast Pump??

I used the medela in style and liked it but I didn't produce enough and it was not for me. Thankfully I borrowed one from my friend and just bought the tubing and parts. If you can borrow one from a friend I would suggest that or rent one especially since you are only going to be doing it for three months

Re: crashing from Pregnancy...which Breast Pump??

thanks!

where can I rent from??

the Nurse Practitioner from my hospital said she's pretty sure they don't rent any out...I still have to double check, but

where else would I rent from?

Re: crashing from Pregnancy...which Breast Pump??

I always thought the hospitals did, but i never researched it bc my friend was going to give me hers.

Re: crashing from Pregnancy...which Breast Pump??

NSLIJ rents them

http://www.northshorelij.com/NSLIJ/LIJ+Obs+Breast+Pump+Rentals+and+Sales

Re: crashing from Pregnancy...which Breast Pump??

Honestly, if you're not going to pump while at work, then I'd go with a manual pump. They're very efficient (probably better than any electric pump out there).

You do know that you have a right to pump while at work? If you want to make it work, I'd explore how/where it can be done. At 3 months old, DS was nursing every 2 hrs. Your supply will not last long if you're not pumping/nursing consistently. Just keep that in mind.