Most young mothers will confirm that a breast pump is a necessary item during breastfeeding. Experiences, lack of sleep, stress - all this leads to the fact that milk begins to disappear. The only effective way to solve this problem is with modern electric breast pumps.
What is he like
The breast pump is a special device with a container and a vacuum nozzle. The latter provides expressing breast milk. The use of a breast pump allows you to normalize lactation and makes it possible to form stocks of breast milk. It is almost indispensable for mothers who often do not have the opportunity to breastfeed. In such cases, a woman can express milk in advance and store it in a sterilized container in a refrigerator or freezer.
The breast pump works as follows: when you press the lock, air is squeezed out, as a result of which pressure arises in the device. Under its influence , milk flows from the mammary gland.
Depending on the principle of operation, two types of breast pumps are distinguished:
- mechanical or manual - only function when manually pressed;
- electric breast pumps - run on batteries.
Using the latter is very simple. With their help, the expression of milk occurs automatically. The only point that is important to consider when using an electric breast pump is that in some models there is no adjustment of the compression force. Because of this, a woman may experience pain.
Advantages and disadvantages
Electric breast pumps can be considered a miracle of technology, which helps to establish breastfeeding. They are very popular among modern mothers due to such advantages:
- high productivity with minimal time;
- freedom of hands, which allows you to do something else while expressing, as well as just relax;
- minimal physical effort;
- ease of use;
- the ability to express milk simultaneously from both mammary glands.
Despite all these advantages, some women opt for handheld devices. So, electric breast pumps have the following disadvantages:
- the noise of the electric motor during operation - although it is humming and quiet, it can disturb the peace of mom and baby; especially this disadvantage is felt when using the device at night;
- full dependence on the source of electricity, so this type of device is not suitable for use on the road;
- high price.
Electric breast pumps Avent
Among all the ones on the market, the most popular are Philips Avent appliances. The products of this brand are of high quality, and most importantly - it is completely safe. So, for the manufacture of breast pumps, the manufacturer uses high-quality polypropylene. This material is safe for health and does not enter into chemical reactions with milk.
Avent electric breast pumps have compact dimensions and are very comfortable to use. An important advantage of the devices of this brand is ease of assembly. It is also very simple to wash them.
Devices of the brand Medela
Medela electric breast pumps are a little cheaper. They are considered an excellent option for single decantation. Despite the lower cost, devices of this brand are not inferior in quality to even the most expensive models.
Medela electric breast pumps operate on the principle of natural sucking. It is very important to restore and maintain lactation.
Of the electric breast pumps presented by the manufacturer, the most popular are Mini Electric and Swing Maxi models. The first is compact in size, affordable price and the ability to regulate pumping. Model Swing Maxi is much more expensive, but allows you to express milk simultaneously from both breasts. Important advantages of the model include noiselessness, rhythm adjustment and the presence of protection against the ingress of milk into the motor.
User reviews
Many women are still interested in breastfeeding during pregnancy. More experienced mothers who already have a baby can do without this device. But those who are waiting for the first-born have a lot of questions. In order to alleviate possible difficulties with breastfeeding, women buy electric breast pumps. Reviews about these devices are only positive. To the highest degree, mothers appreciated the simplicity and ease of use. So, most women immediately after childbirth have problems with lactation. Milk either does not arrive, or is not enough. Thanks to electric breast pumps, women are able to quickly feed a baby who has not yet learned how to suckle. Mommies also evaluated the ability of the device to normalize lactation. In some women, the child generally refused to take breasts. Thanks to electric breast pumps, they managed to preserve breast milk for a long time.
Cost
First of all, it should be noted that all electric models are much more expensive than conventional manual ones. This is due to the technical features of the devices. In addition, the brand of the manufacturer that produces electric breast pumps significantly affects the cost.
The price of them ranges from 3 to 16 thousand rubles. For a high-quality two-phase device, on average, you will have to pay 7 thousand rubles.