Breastpumps

Women who continue to breastfeed while working must express milk (using a pump) throughout the work day in order to maintain the supply. It is helpful to know what to look for when choosing a pump.

Through the Mothers at Work program, you have access to the Medela^® Pump In Style™ breastpump (or the Pump In Style Traveler™)—the world’s leading professional grade breastpumps—at the lowest price allowed by the manufacturer. For more information on how to order your pump, please contact a lactation consultant at 800-873-4636.

(Click here for health and safety information on the Pump In Style, including assembly instructions.)

If You Plan to Use a Different Pump

When choosing a breastpump, the most important considerations are ensuring that the pump will be hygienic, easy to use and closely mimic nursing. In addition, try to find a pump that best fits your lifestyle. For example, working mothers may find a portable pump more manageable than a rental pump. No matter which pump you choose, look for the following features and accessories:

• An automatic cycling feature that simulates your baby’s suck-release-relax nursing pattern
• An adjustable vacuum level so you can increase the vacuum pressure as you become more comfortable with nursing. Since it can take up to 10 days for you to adjust to the vacuum pressure, pumps that require you to monitor the pressure manually may be difficult to use.
• Boilable and dishwasher-safe parts and accessories
• Interchangeable pump parts
• User-friendly assembly
• Hygienic, quality parts that separate milk from the parts that create suction
• Built-in safeguards that prevent contamination from milk overflow