Don't Buy a Manual Breast Pump

I was very stubborn when I first started pumpingexpel the same amount of milk as an electric
breast milk for my newborn. I had receiveddoes. In short, you have to work harder, for a
suggestions from various friends and familylonger period of time.
members that buying an electric pump was just aAlso, comfort comes into play here. It is
waste of money. They said that a manual wouldfrustrating to be in constant pain while pumping.
do just as well, (some said even better), andManual pumps, in general, pay much less attention
costs a fraction of what an electric would. Theto a woman's comfort while pumping. Most of the
problem was, all the people I was getting advicetop electric pumps have gel breast cups or soft
from had not pumped themselves for years andplastic ones. Manual breast cups are hard and
were unaware of the major advances andleave marks on the skin during and after pumping.
improvements that have been made by electricLastly, manuals have gotten more expensive.
pump manufacturers. If I had it to do over again,They are still less than electrics but in some
I would not buy a manual breast pump.cases, not a whole lot less. Unfortunately, even
The main reason is they just don't work nearly asthe more expensive manuals are not worth the
well as electrics. Electric breast pumps, good onesprice they cost and will not come close to
anyway, simulate the way a baby suckles at theperforming as well, or lasting as long as a quality
breast and makes the flow of milk come naturally.electric pump. If you do buy a manual breast
A manual pump relies solely on your hand powerpump, it should be for occasional use only. Every
and no natural flow takes place. It is tiring, andday use should be done with a quality electric
takes on average about four times as long topump. Also...