What To Know About Medela Breastpumps

By Carmella Watts


Breastpumps are the mechanical devices that are used to extract milk from breasts of women who are lactating. These structures may be manual and powered by the feet or hands, or electrical and powered through batteries or electricity. Medela breastpumps are a popular brand that come in four main categories: double electric, single electric, manual and rental.

These structures are used for multiple purposes. Many mothers pump in order to continue giving the infant their breast milk after they have returned to their normal schedule or work. These structures remove milk so that it can be bottled up and saved for the baby. The units are also helpful at stimulating lactating in mothers that have not given birth to the child or have a low supply of breast milk.

Women who struggle with engorgement might also use pumps. This is a condition in which breasts are too full with milk, sometimes making it difficult for infants to latch on. Weaning pumps are popular among those who do not plan to breastfeed or no long have the baby but still need to remove the milk. If infants cannot latch on to feed, mothers may use these devices to pump the milk out instead.

Double electric models by Medela are designed for mothers who want a portable and all-in-one device that can be used on a daily basis. Pump in style advanced and freestyle are the two types available under this category. Both items are portable. The pump in style product comes with the choice of backpack, metro bag or tote.

The rental types available include the Symphony, Preemie and Lactina Select. The single electric model available through the company is the Swing pump. Those who are interested in the manual version can use the Hammony model.

Every Medela pump features the 2-Phase Expression Technology, which is meant to provide easy-to-use and effective pumping. The company did research on feeding and found that babies breastfeed in two phases: stimulation and expression. During stimulation, light and fast sucking is done by the baby in order to stimulate the flow of milk. Then there is the expression phase in which the the infants begin to suck slowly and deeply to bring out the milk faster and in greater quantities. This knowledge was used in manufacturing Medela pumps.

Medela pumps, and other mother and baby products, are available through the online store of the company. There are also retailers around the world that carry this brand of products in stock. The prices for such items will vary and may depend on the device model as well as the retailer. Most of these pumping models are priced at a couple hundred dollar or more, but are an investment that most mothers are willing to make.

Breastpumps are used for many different reasons by women. Medela breastpumps feature the 2-Phase Expression Technology and come in four different categories: rental, single electric, manual and double electric. The products are designed to be effective and easy to use, and the prices on these products differ based on numerous factors.




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