| Breast feeding is said to be the best nutritional | | | | or rent. |
| choice for feeding your new newborn baby, but it | | | | Manual pumps are preferred by lots of new |
| also has proven health benefits for moms as well. | | | | moms who say that they appreciate the |
| You can lose that pregnancy weight quicker by | | | | convenient size. They are simple to use because |
| breastfeeding because it burns extra calories and | | | | you control the suction manually. Hand pumps are |
| lowers your body fat content - without exercise! | | | | also more affordable, lighter and quieter than |
| Breastfeeding also releases a hormone called | | | | electric pumps, and many new mothers say it is a |
| oxytocin which will cause your uterus to contract | | | | more natural feeling - closer to how it feels when |
| and return to its normal size more rapidly. It | | | | the baby is feeding directly from your breast. |
| reduces the amount of postpartum bleeding and | | | | For busier and working moms, an electric pump |
| also improves the storage of minerals in your | | | | might be a better choice than the manual kind |
| bones which lowers the risk of osteoporosis. | | | | because they are much faster at pumping and |
| Breast feeding can also help in preventing ovarian | | | | some models even have the option to pump both |
| and breast cancers. And of course, it's a | | | | breasts at the same time. |
| wonderful way to bond with your new baby. | | | | Breast pumps are widely available for purchase |
| So if you are a new mom, or mom-to-be who | | | | and you might also like to know that many |
| has chosen breast feeding instead of the | | | | hospitals offer the option of renting a top-of-line |
| prepared formula method, you are probably | | | | model directly from them. You'll have to estimate |
| interested in using a breast pump. Breast pumps | | | | the cost per day in comparison to the price you |
| are especially great for moms who work outside | | | | would pay if you purchased your own though to |
| the home or who can't be available at every | | | | make sure that it will work out for you financially. |
| feeding time for their newborn. They come in | | | | Being a new mom can have its share of |
| several designs and the two options for usage | | | | challenges, so be nice to yourself and look for a |
| are either manual or electric. | | | | breast pump that best suits your lifestyle. By |
| As in most situations, there are pros and cons | | | | comparison shopping online or polling some moms |
| each method. Following are some details on these | | | | who have been though the experience, you'll save |
| two types of breast pumps to help you make an | | | | yourself both time and effort that you'll be able to |
| informed decision and prepare before you buy - | | | | share instead with your new bundle of joy. |