| Although expensive, electric pumps are more | | | | collection containers to store the breast |
| efficient than hand or battery powered pumps. | | | | milk.There are several self-cycling electric pumps |
| One advantage of with the electric pumps is that | | | | used for establishing milk supply currently on the |
| these pumps can be rented. Also, many of these | | | | market. These are generally used for hospitalized |
| pumps are well serviced by the manufacturers | | | | premature babies. Also available are |
| and are also often covered by health | | | | semi-automatic electric pumps that allow the |
| insurance.Electric breast pumps can be used | | | | mother to nurse the baby on one side while |
| frequently. Both breasts can be pumped | | | | pumping on the other.Stylish shoulder bags are |
| simultaneously by plugging the pump directly to an | | | | available for breast pumps are also available on |
| electric outlet. Most efficient breast pumps for | | | | the market. The bags contain a fully automatic |
| initial usage as well as for maintaining the milk | | | | breast pump, a double-pumping kit, collection |
| supply are the hospital-grade pumps that can be | | | | bottles, and cooling elements to chill the milk. |
| rented or purchased. However, professional quality | | | | Contamination is prevented by the closed |
| breast pumps available only for purchase and | | | | collection system provided. The milk can be |
| cannot be rented.Most work place lactation | | | | stored for up to 10 hours in the insulated |
| programs provide these pumps. However, the | | | | compartment. |
| mother has to provide breast shields, tubing, and | | | | |