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Madela Breast Pump - Reviews
and Model Selection
As one of the largest producers and
manufacturers of breast pumps, Madela has a lot to offer. In many ways, this is
a good thing for nursing or expecting mothers. In a few ways, though, it’s not.
How do you pick which of the Madela breast pumps to buy and use? How do you know
which one will match your needs the best? If this is your first baby and you
don’t have any experience with breast feeding, let alone breast pumps, this
decision can be extremely hard. That’s why Medela has a special feature on their
website to help you pick the right product for you.
Madela’s breast pump selector will walk you through the selection process. It
all starts by collecting some information from you. The first question asks if
you are an expectant mother planning on breast feeding and pumping or if you are
already breast feeding and/or pumping for your newborn. This question may seem
trivial, but mothers in those two very different situations may need different
products. If you are planning on breast feeding but still pregnant, the tool
will consider your future needs. If you are already caring for your child, it
will ask you about your present needs.
The next questions are geared toward labelling your lifestyle. The breast pump
needs of a stay-at-home mom will likely be very different from those of a
full-time worker. Depending on your working status, Madela can suggest some
breast feeding products and tips tailored specifically for you.
The questionnaire will also ask how many children you are breast feeding. If you
have a single newborn, your breast feeding needs will be much different than if
you delivered twins or other multiples. Medela has a number of products designed
to help with the production and collection of milk for mothers of multiples
(like the double breast pump, for instance).
The delivery status of your child is also important. A full-term baby will have
different nutritional needs than one just out of the NICU.
Madela also takes into consideration potential problems you may have with breast
feeding. They have several products and accessories designed to help with
problems such as sore nipples, latch-on problems with your newborn, flat or
inverted nipples, and low milk supply. Don’t be embarrassed to admit to these
problems. The information is confidential and isn’t saved, so you’ll only
benefit from being honest.
The next question that Madela will ask is if you are planning on buying your own
pump or renting one. Though no new mother wants money to be an issue with her
child, it is always a consideration. Be honest about what you want. Renting is a
cheaper way to get a more expensive pump.
Finally, the online tool will ask you if you want a manual pump or electric
pump. Think about this carefully before answering. Manual pumps are cheaper, but
if you’ll be using it all of the time – if you’re a full-time worker, for
instance – they are highly impractical. You’ll have to put in a lot of work just
to get a little milk out. Electric pumps are more expensive but much more
convenient if you’ll be using the pump at least once per day. |
