Breast pumps in breastfeeding
In breastfeeding our baby, there are many times when the breast pump will get us out of trouble. If you are wondering what breast pumps are, they are regulated medical devices, which can be used to maintain or increase milk production, relieve swollen breasts and plugged milk ducts, or protrude flat or inverted nipples so that the baby I can get a better grip on the chest.
Types of breast pumps available
Breast pumps include a breast shield that fits over the nipple, has a pump that generates suction to express or pump the milk, and a removable container to collect it.
We have them manual or electric. If you choose to have an electric one, they use batteries or a cord plugged into power. Some even have an adapter so you can use them in the car when you’re not driving.
There is also the option of double breast pumps, which extract milk from both breasts at the same time.
What breast pump to buy?
What you should keep in mind is that it is not designed to be shared by more users and it is not advisable in any case, therefore do not buy a second-hand breast pump.
On the other hand, we have to take into account the needs that we will have. If you will only use it at home, you can opt for one pluggable to the current. But the most practical thing is to have a battery-powered one that you can take anywhere, being an essential that accompanies you.
Cleaning
Generally, you should rinse each of the parts that come into contact with milk with cold water, immediately after use. Subsequently, wash each of the pieces separately using liquid soap and plenty of lukewarm water. It will be necessary to rinse each of the pieces with hot water for at least 10 or 15 seconds and place them on a towel or paper to drain them.
An example of an electric breast pump, and which is currently the best-selling, is the one shown below.
Specifically, this model has a technology called “2-Phase Expression”, which consists of combining 2 phases for a correct extraction. The first is a stimulation phase and the other an extraction phase. It’s a fairly quiet breast pump and doesn’t weigh much. It has the option of working both with mains power and batteries, very intuitive and can be used for both breasts.
In this market there is a wide range of brands that sell them such as Philips Avent, Nuk, etc. that they are also very good options and that you should assess before opting for one or the other.
