This is a question we hear a lot at Bellani. Should I rent a hospital grade breast pump, or buy a double electic breast pump. There’s always the first question: Why do you need a breast pump? This can answer a lot of questions for most people. Let’s start with why you would need a hospital-grade breast pump: If you have to solely pump because your baby isn’t able to breastfeed, you’ll need the most efficient pump, which is a hospital grade. These pumps use a rapid suck and release cycle which draws milk from your breast at about the same rate as your baby would if they were to breastfed. They are pricy; a new one can cost more than $1000. But not to worry, they can be rented by the week or month. And what’s better, we have them in stock here at Bellani. So if you need to rent one, you can swing by to pick it up, or we can deliver it to you.

On to double-electric pumps: If you will be returning to work full-time and your milk supply is well established, this is the pump for you. Because you are able to pump both breasts at once, you’ll save time pumping several times per day. These models come with backpacks which allow you to carry cool packs, car adaptors for pumping in the car and battery packs in case you have to pump where there isn’t any access to an electrical outlet. They’re light weight and extremely portable.
You know where to find us if you have any other questions on Breastpumps…
-Shannon

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