where can I rent electric breast pump?

[Anonymous]

I am really not looking forward to breastfeeding (failed with my first) but I do want to give my newborn breast milk so I decided to give an electric breast pump a try.
Any recommendations on which electric breast pump is best/easiest to use and where do you rent these things?

[Anonymous]

Some pediatrician's offices rent them, check with yours, also check with the hospital where you'll be delivering.

[cmkeough]

The hospital has them for rent and they're great although a little bulky. I rented mine initially for a week then purchased a different model from Buy Buy Baby. I found the one that I purchased (Madela InStyle/backpack version) just as strong as the Madela Harmony. The hospital also rents them for a month, which tends to be cheaper than for just a week. Your hospital may let you rent for a week, should you choose to rent for a month let them know and they will more than likely convert your week to a month....just don't wait until the week is over with before letting them know.

[Anonymous]

The LC at the hospital can help you decide which make and model is best for you - whether hospital grade, "regular" kind, or even a manual one.

Fairfax Lactation Center also rents out a variety of pumps if you want to compare prices with the hospital's fee schedule.

Good luck and glad to see you are giving BFing a second chance.

[Anonymous]

I rented a hospital grade pump at Georgetown and they charge by the day ($2). I think they also had regular pumps for rent as well. You can start out by renting and then if you decide to continue you can look into buying one. Unlike a PP, I found a huge difference between the hospital-grade pump (Ameda) and the Medela PIS - but I had issues with low supply, so perhaps that's the reason for the difference.

Best of luck!

[Anonymous]

I delivered at GT - and the message I received from the lactation consultant there is that GT has the "best" prices around - $2 a day
I want to make you aware that I have a few friends who really struggled with BF for their 1st and for their 2nd had no problems.

1 friend pumped for 2 months for her 1st and her DD never latched. Her 2nd latched and she never needed to pump.

You may be surprised at your ability to BF for #2.

Good luck with what ever works for you.