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Breast pumps
Breast pumps are used to express breast milk. The breast milk can be used later on, to feed a baby her mother’s milk even when the mother is absent. This is especially useful for mothers that need to return to work or school after their baby is born.
Many stay-at-home moms also use breast pumps to store up some milk so that they may be able to leave their baby with a sitter in order to run errands or for social events. Mothers committed to breastfeeding understand that breast milk is the very best for their infant and they often want to ensure that their baby receives breast milk when they cannot be with them. Breast pumps are also vital for nursing mothers of multiple babies.
There are several different kinds of breast pumps. Some of these include manual pumps, single and double breast pumps, electric pumps and hospital grade pumps. There are several options within each category. A manual pump is best for occasional use because it requires a pumping action to created suction. Electric pumps are available in single and double options, if you don’t have much time to express milk, a double breast pump is a great option. Hospital-grade pumps are often the most effective. These can be rented from many hospitals, especially if you have baby in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
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