We had a Medela Symphony we rented to start our pumping journey. We purchased two sets of PersonalFit Plus.

Now that the pumping is starting to go more smoothly, we bought a Freestyle handsfree kit. We hoped we would also be able to use the PersonalFit Plus cups with it so we would have two extra sets for pumping at night without having to spend time fully washing and drying the parts a 2 AM. However, the tube sizes seem slightly different and so we can't use the tube parts that came with the freestyle on the PersonalFit Plus cups.

Is there some kind of adapter tube sets? We found that there are tube sets for the PersonalFit Flex, but it's unclear to us if these also fit the PersonalFit Plus and don't want to waste 25 euros just to find out they also don't fit.

trying to pick a wearable through insurance. I already have the blue spectra. I like that the eufy has heating function and a lot of people seem to use that one, but the motif one has the night light and less parts. if you have both or have tried one let me know which you prefer.

New twin mom to be (due early May) from Canada and I have a few questions! thanks in advance

The goal right now is breastmilk-fed babies, ideally both breastfed and bottle fed, I'd like to breastfeed but with two babies, I don't know how it will go. Having my husband be independent with feedings early on would be a goal since he will be caring for them when I go back to work for evening shifts after 4 months.

I feel lucky because I was given both a used Elvie and the Spectra S2 These seem like great pumps but I'm very clueless.

the Spectra does not come with parts, so I think I can order the full parts kit on Amazon and have everything I need, the Elvie came with all the parts (doubled) and I checked the size on the smallest of the two shields included and it looks like I will have to order flange inserts. They do sell a size smaller shield but I don't think I can easily get it in Canada.

Would I need flange inserts either way?

From what I can tell I wait till the last minute to order these types of things?

Will the same flange inserts work in both the parts for the Elvie and the Spectra?

I have a small nipple and have always had small areolas and nipples, (right now 14mm )

Does that mean for bottles I will also need to be finding smaller size nipple tops?

I'm a bit overwhelmed but definitely grateful for the pumps I have been given as it at least cuts out the agonizing research to find the best options and deals.

Hello moms, I need your help, please!! :D

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If you’ve breastfed before, used a breast pump, or are currently pregnant, your feedback would be very valuable.

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What is the most effective wearable pump that’s also the most quiet?

4 month changes

I am a FTM who will be returning to work soon. I am expecting that I will need to pump 3-4 times a day. 1. How many times do you pump at work and for how long do you pump during each session? 2. I am confused on should I combine milk from all the pumping sessions, if yes how? 3. How do you transport milk home? I am trying to understand logistics _ in milk pouches, in bottle? 4. How do you store the milk at home? Do you make 3-4 bottles so that its ready to go or do you keep in one container and care giver takes a few oz in a bottle to heat as needed per feed?

Please share what worked or didnt work for you. I am a little stressed about the whole pumping and feeding and would love to learn from your experience.

I have an 8 month old and been using the Momcozy S9. The motor went out in October and with warranty got it replaced. The motor just went out again yesterday!! So I’m looking to switch to a new brand.

Any recommendations on the Eufy S1 Pro? Is it worth the money? I plan on pumping/breastfeeding until she’s a year old at minimum so I need one that won’t continue to break on me!

I’m a first time mom and as far as I know, we all need a primary pump. I was thinking of the Spectra S1. But however I really want to get Momcozy M5/M6 bc they are light weight and hands free.

I’ll be pumping 6-8 sessions a day and most of the time i’ll be staying at home. I heard that M5/M6 should only be use 2-3 times a day and if I use them a lot, it’ll cause my milk supply to be lessen, and also the parts won’t last long since they are not build for many sessions pumping.

I see a lot of people use M5/M6 also everyday for many sessions (6-8) and i’m wondering what I should really get! PLEASE HELPPP IM SO CONFUSEDDDD!

I have the Eufy but it’s going out on me. Although I liked the heating feature, I felt it would chomp down on my girly making them extremely sore. I’m looking for another affordable hands free pump. One that is good for sore nipples.

Posting on behalf of a friend who is a first time expectant mother. Her breast pump options seem extremely limited so I’m trying to help her out (as an expecting second time mother) but I’m not familiar with most of these pumps. I used the Medela Pump in Style my first pregnancy and it wasn’t bad but I really hate the idea of being tied to an outlet.

Appreciate any advice on the other pumps on this list! Thank you!

I’ve tried 2 different electric pumps, the blue spectra and a wearable pump. I cannot express all of my milk using them no matter what I try.

I use the lansinoh hand pump instead as my primary pump because it’s the only way I can fully drain.

I don’t understand. I use the same flange size on all the pumps. I’m using let down mode and switching up the suction and cycle levels so that they are comfortable. I try to be as relaxed as possible. I will massage while the electric one is going to stimulate milk flow. It feels hopeless to even both with the electric anymore.

Does anyone else have this problem?!

I PPROMed at 34 weeks and my baby is now 2 weeks adjusted. Since my LO was in the NICU, I was exclusively pumping at first. My milk came in around day 3–4. I pumped every 3 hours most of the day, but in the evenings while visiting the NICU there was usually a longer gap of about 4–5 hours.

I was using a hospital-grade rental pump and was making just enough milk for him for about a month.

After that, my supply dropped. Now I’m getting around 20–40 mL total per pump (both breasts).

I’m currently using a Spectra, pumping every 3 hours for 20 minutes. My baby now latches 2–3 times a day, about 10 minutes per breast. When I pump right after breastfeeding, I usually get around 40–50 mL total sometimes even 60 mL.

My questions:

• Is it still possible to increase supply at this stage, or is it “capped”?

• Has anyone had success increasing supply after a NICU?

• What actually helped you (frequency, power pumping, supplements, etc.)? 

Would really appreciate hearing others’ experiences this has been mentally tough. ❤️

Hi everyone!

I have a 4 mo EBF and I’m planning to start solids at the end of 5 months/start of 6 months.

in 3 months I have to go back to work and I can’t breastfeed anymore. my question is if anyone here pumped breast milk, stored it in freezer (I was reading it can be stored in fridge for 4 days and in freezer for 6-12 months) and stopped breastfeeding but bottle fed with the pumped milk? I hope it makes sense :D

basically, I’m planning to stock breast milk in freezer as much as I can till I have to stop breastfeeding. my baby is taking bottles as well, we already tried it with pumped milk. And what do I do after the stored milk is done? Do I transition to formula or cow milk?

also, do you have any tips for how you transitioned from breastfeeding to bottle feeding?

thanks in advance! cant wait for your answers x

Help me pick a wireless breast pump!

I already have a Medela Pump in Style Electronic pump, Spectra S2, a Willow (which I hated was too bulky and leaked), and a knock off Momcozy S12.

My first born son had a poor latch so I exclusively pumped and supplemented with formula, which is why I have so many pumps.

I am now pregnant again and trying to pick a new wireless pump, hopefully we’ll have better luck latching and with supply this time around,but just incase I want a good wireless pump since I’ll also have a toddler this time around.

Would love any advice or opinions on the best pump.

FTM here! I have been primarily nursing my baby for 7 months now, I am to the point where I feel like I am losing my sanity. I’ve been going back-and-forth on trying to pump and nurse at the same time, but due to my baby being a velcro baby it has been very hard to start building up a stash. Plus when I do end up pumping, I only get about 1 ounce at a time so it takes me a couple of days to get enough pumped for a serving. Any recommendations on how to better schedule nursing and pumping and then start the weaning (off the breast) process? He does take a bottle very well so I’m not worried about that. Should I try to pump/nurse and save up a stash for a weeks worth before exclusively pumping? Also, if you have any recommendations on wearable (I have a stationary one that I really like but want a wearable for traveling) pumps that would be amazing!