Are you a first-time mom or a new parent diving into your breastfeeding journey? Maybe you are going to be an exclusive pumper or you will want to use a breast pump at some point during your breastfeeding experience….I’ve got you!
Understanding breast pumps can feel overwhelming but I’m going to break it down and make it simple and easy to understand for you. In this video I will break down everything you need to know about breast pumps so you can CONFIDENTLY choose and use the right breast pump for your breastfeeding needs.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
– The different types of breast pumps: silicone breast pumps, hand pumps or manual breast pumps, and electric breast pumps and the difference between a wearable electric breast pump and a corded electric breast pump
– When to use each type of breast pump: everyone has a different reason for pumping so when I talk about the different TYPES of breast pumps I’ll also fill you in on what type of pumper each one might be best suited for
– How to apply a breast pump correctly…which is probably one of the most important pieces of this video!
– All about breast pump suction: (HINT- more isn’t better!) Understanding different breast pump suction settings and how to adjust them for optimizing breast milk output is an important part of this process
– Pumping Modes explained and what the difference is between stiuation mode and expression mode
– Troubleshooting tips
– Maintenance and care: your breast pump needs to work well to help you protect your breast milk supply but also to give you optimal breast milk output for your new baby!
Wether you’re exclusively pumping , building a freezer stash for your baby, or just looking to occasionally use a breast pump, this video is packed with practical tips and expert advice from a certified breastfeeding specialist (and a mom of 4) to make your breast pump journey easier and stress-free!
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0:00 – Trailer
0:28 – Introduction
1:39 – Mom Opinions
2:09 – Types of Breast Pumps
2:55 – Silicone Breast Pump
4:27 – How to Apply Silicone Pump
5:34 – Hand Pump
7:18 – How To Use A Hand Pump
8:14 – Electric Breast Pump
8:58 – Corded Electric Breast Pump
9:41 – Pumping Modes
10:37 – How To Use Electric Pump
11:57 – Wearable Breast Pump
13:29 – Power Pumping
14:32 – How to Use Wearable Pump
14:53 – Flange Size
15:40 – How to Measure Flange Size
17:07 – Bought A Pump? What To Do First
17:40 – How To Sanitize
18:16 – Cleaning Pump Parts
18:41 – Cleaning By Hand
19:30 – Cleaning With Dishwasher
20:13 – How To Pump (QUICK SUMMARY)
22:10 – Time To Pump
22:20 – Compression + Pumping
22:44 – How Much Milk?
23:44 – Pump Maintainence
25:38 – Lubrication
26:03 – Final Thoughts
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16 years ago, when I got my first/only pump, things were a lot less complicated/fewer options. Even though I bought top of the line. It lasted 15 years/10 babies of part-time pumping. Currently shopping for my second pump as the motor on the first just sounds sad. Expecting baby #11 this fall.
I freeze 4 oz a day for emergencies. I pump a little after a few feeding sessions.
Hello, I have tried a variety of breast pump models, but I can’t remove milk with any of them. The only thing that has worked is hand expression, but that is so time consuming😢. Is there anything I can do?
I bought the spectra s2 for $40 brand new off of someone
And I got the motif roam starter kit which includes a manual pump (like the Hakka)
So excited to try them out!
I also had the motif Luna with my last baby (gifted my pump to a friend) and it was spectacular!
I also has the
In the US, I use and recommend aerflow for getting a breastpump through insurance!