At some stage on your breastfeeding journey, you’ll likely want to express milk for your baby and that’s when it’s useful to have a breast pump.
Many mothers find that a breast pump is an essential tool during their breastfeeding journey, whether they need to relieve engorgement, maintain milk supply, return to work, or share feeding duties with a partner. Whatever the reason for wanting or needing a breast pump, the ability to express milk for your little one is a useful skill to have and can actually help length your breastfeeding journey.
The ability to express milk for your little one is a useful skill to have and can actually help length your breastfeeding journey.
The question is, how do you decide which pump to get? There are so many different types on the market and it can all get a little confusing especially if you’ve never pumped or expressed milk before.
This is where Ardo can help. For over 25 years Ardo has been developing, producing and distributing products to help mothers through their pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding. They have developed a range of manual, electric, and hospital grade pumps to cater for the needs of every breastfeeding mum, their family, and their lifestyle.
Ardo electric breast pumps are medical devices which are approved by the NHS, WHO Code compliant, and trusted by hospitals and families around the world.
In this article, we’ll explore the different types of breast pumps—manual, single electric, double electric, hands-free electric, and hospital-grade—to help you make an informed decision.
Hands-free electric breast pumps offer the ultimate convenience by allowing mothers to pump without needing to hold the pump in place. These pumps are typically worn inside a special bra or attached directly to the breasts, enabling you to move freely and multitask while pumping. They are ideal for busy mothers who need to pump while attending to other tasks.
The Alyssa Double Electric Hands-Free Breast Pump can perform breast massage or manual stimulation during expressing, which can increase milk production. With the collection cups concealed, you won’t be tempted to check or monitor the volume of expressed milk constantly. For many women, this takes a lot of stress out of the process, which means they can relax and therefore increase their milk volume.
Hands-free pumps can be more expensive than traditional double electric pumps due to their modern, improved technology. It’s important to choose a high-quality hands-free pump to ensure efficiency and comfort.
Double electric breast pumps are designed to pump both breasts simultaneously, significantly reducing the time required to express milk. They are efficient and effective, making them ideal for mothers who need to pump frequently, such as working mothers or those with twins or triplets.
The Alyssa Double Electric Breast Pump is compact, wireless, portable, cordless, and rechargeable. It is an efficient, high-quality, medical standard device, with a user-friendly and intuitive interface.
Double electric pumps are typically more expensive than single electric and manual pumps. However, the time saved and the efficiency gained often outweigh the difference in price for many mothers.
Single electric breast pumps offer the convenience of electric operation, reducing the effort needed compared to manual pumps. They are designed to express milk from one breast at a time, allowing you to nurse your baby on one side while pumping on the other.
The Calypso Breast Pump offers great flexibility as you can choose different combinations of speed and suction to meet your individual needs and comfort whilst expressing. These can be changed independently during pumping, allowing for sensitive adjustments for stimulation and expressing.
While single electric pumps are more efficient than manual pumps, they still require more time to pump compared to double electric pumps since you can only pump one breast at a time. They also tend to be more expensive than manual pumps but are typically more affordable than double electric pumps.
Hospital-grade breast pumps are the most powerful and efficient pumps available. They are designed for frequent and long-term use, making them ideal for mothers who have difficulty breastfeeding, need to increase milk supply, or have premature babies. These pumps provide strong, consistent suction and are often used in hospitals for their reliability and effectiveness.
The Carum Breastpump is suitable for use from birth and is easy to operate and quiet when in use. The suction strength and frequency settings can be adjusted individually and independently from one another, in stimulation and expression mode. These breast pumps are available to rent short-term.
Hospital-grade pumps are significantly more expensive than other types of breast pumps. They are also larger and less portable, making them less convenient for travel. Many mothers opt to rent hospital-grade pumps due to their high cost and specific use cases.
Manual breast pumps are a popular choice for their simplicity, portability, and affordability. They do not require electricity or batteries, making them convenient for on-the-go use and travel.
The Amaryll Breast Pump is the ideal manual pump if you only need to pump from time to time. It’s small enough to pop into your handbag or baby bag when you’re out and about. The added benefit is that it’s easy to use and put together.
A manual breast pump is operated by hand, which can be tiring and time-consuming if you need to express milk frequently. However, mums with a fast flow find manual pumps to be effective for them. Manual pumps may not be as efficient at emptying the breast as electric models. They are best suited for occasional use or as a backup to an electric pump.
It is clear there is an Ardo breast pump to suit every mothers individual needs, lifestyle, and breastfeeding goals. Whether you need a simple manual pump for occasional use, a powerful hospital-grade pump for frequent pumping, or a hands-free option for multitasking, there is a breast pump designed to meet your needs. Consider your pumping frequency, budget, portability needs, and personal comfort to make the best choice for you and your baby.
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