I'm a new mother-to-be and currently wanting to purchase an electric breast pump in preperation for my baby (due Nov)... just trying to buy items over a period of time rather than all at once!
As any new mother-to-be I would like to research the different brands of breast pumps available on the market and their efficiencies. Also, as most of us are these days, I'm concious of price, so a moderately priced electric BP would be preferrable over top-of-the-range pricy one!
Any recommendations are welcome.
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Thanks so much for that! You've been really helpful and I'm just checking out the ABA website which I'm sure will have lots of handy information and tips.
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Hi NewMumToBe..
As Luchre has said, it really depends on what you are using the breastpump for. It seems that in the last few years, it has become a 'must have' when it isn't necessary.
That being said, I love my Avent Isis. It is a manual breastpump (which I found to be an advantage if noise is an issue), and I could easily pump 100 - 125ml from each breast using this pump.
YOu are certainly on the right track with the ABA - they also have a comprehensive booklet about breastfeeding and returning to paid work, and a helpline, where you can speak to a counselor about strategies to make it easier.
Good Luck!
As Luchre has said, it really depends on what you are using the breastpump for. It seems that in the last few years, it has become a 'must have' when it isn't necessary.
That being said, I love my Avent Isis. It is a manual breastpump (which I found to be an advantage if noise is an issue), and I could easily pump 100 - 125ml from each breast using this pump.
YOu are certainly on the right track with the ABA - they also have a comprehensive booklet about breastfeeding and returning to paid work, and a helpline, where you can speak to a counselor about strategies to make it easier.
Good Luck!
hi
i have the medela manual pump and the mini electric one.....the manual one i found too hard doing all the time....tiring as i have back and shoulder problems.....so the electric one is awesome....just sit there in front of the tv and hold it....much easier i found and an excellent purchase...i love it
mel
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i have the medela manual pump and the mini electric one.....the manual one i found too hard doing all the time....tiring as i have back and shoulder problems.....so the electric one is awesome....just sit there in front of the tv and hold it....much easier i found and an excellent purchase...i love it
mel
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check out www.harragon.com.au
I love my Medela electronic breast pump 
But have you considered waiting and renting one for a couple of weeks to see if you like it prior to laying out for it? Mine was about $180 but has now done 4 babies so i think money well spent.
Em
Em 32
DH Simon 32
DS Toby 5
DD Charlotte Isabel 22/3/5 (IUI#1 after TTC since May 2000)
But have you considered waiting and renting one for a couple of weeks to see if you like it prior to laying out for it? Mine was about $180 but has now done 4 babies so i think money well spent.Em
Em 32
DH Simon 32
DS Toby 5
DD Charlotte Isabel 22/3/5 (IUI#1 after TTC since May 2000)
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