Why Do I Need a Breast Pump?

Why Do I Need a Breast Pump?

Congratulations on your new love, and your decision to breastfeed. Breast feeding is a wise choice when considering finances, convenience, and the health of your baby. Your breast milk is always available and at the perfect temperature. The bond created between mother and baby while nursing is irreplaceable. As beautiful and convenient as breastfeeding is, it can also be draining, sometimes frustrating, and inconvenient at certain times, such as when mom must work or needs some rest. Having a reliable breast pump on hand can ease your worry about those possible situations.

How a Breast Pump Works

A breast pump works by mimicking your baby’s suckling action. As your baby nurses, your body responds to their suckling pattern, and makes more milk accordingly. Pretty Amazing! When a breast pump is used properly, you can fool your breast into thinking the baby is nursing. The result is a letdown, and the milk begins to flow. The milk can just be dumped if you are pumping for relief, bottled for immediate consumption, or refrigerated or frozen for future use.

A Breast Pump May Be Helpful to You

As a new or an experienced nursing mother, you are probably finding out that you love breastfeeding, but there are times when you’d like to be able to have someone else enjoy feeding time, you need to run some errands or maybe you just want to meet a friend for lunch. If that is that is the case, you will need a breast pump so that you can pump and store your milk to give to your baby when you are away.

If you are planning to go back to work, you will likely need a double electric breast pump because having a supply of extra breastmilk on hand will be necessary while baby is in someone else’s care for hours at a time. Make sure that you familiarize yourself with the pump and its accessories before returning to work. You will need to build up a few days supply of milk, but you don’t need to worry about storing large amounts. You will be bringing home fresh milk every day.

There can also be situations where your baby goes on a hunger strike, and chooses to suddenly sleep more than they were, and eat less. This can cause your breasts to become engorged as they continue making the amount of milk baby was previously needing. Don’t panic, as this is a natural occurrence. During this adjustment period, a pump can help give you some relief.

No matter the reason, as a breastfeeding mother, having a reliable breast pump is a helpful tool when necessary. Don’t get caught off guard in the middle of the night, realizing a pump would suddenly be “oh so helpful!” Just like all your baby equipment and essentials, it is best to have your breast pump ordered even before the baby comes into this world. Most insurance plans will cover a double electric breast pump at no cost to mom, and you can order it months before your baby arrives. The only catch is that some insurers won’t allow the pump to ship to you until 30 days before your due date or even after the baby is born.

Which one is the Best Breast Pump?

Choosing the best breast pump for you can be tricky, and often depends on your personal needs. Do you plan to travel and need something lightweight? Do you want a super quiet motor so as not to disturb your partner in the middle of the night? There are several great options out there and it all depends on what you are looking for.

Yummy Mummy is proud offer only the top rated breast pumps the Medela Pump In Style and the Medela Freestyle Flex Breast Pump, the S1 & S2 Spectra Breast Pumps, the Ameda Mya and Mya Joy Breast Pumps, the Evenflo Double Electric Breast Pump with Hush Motor, the Lansinoh SignaturePro and Smartpump Breast Pumps, and the Hygeia Enjoye Breast Pump.