Product Review : Medela Pump in Style

If you are breastfeeding, it is necessary to have a good breast pump. As a mother, it will be necessary sometimes to be away from your child whether you are working or not, even if it is just for a few hours. It is also a possibility that at some point you will need to be on a medication that is counterintuitive to breastfeeding. The breast pump should be comfortable to use, pump milk quickly, and be easy to use and clean. The Medela Pump in Style breast pump meets all of these needs and more.

Medela is a leader in breast feeding resources. The Pump in Style breast pump is a double daily use breast pump. If you intend to work part time or full time, the Pump in Style is wonderful as you can pump one or both breasts concurrently and save lots of time.

Features of the Medela Pump in Style Breast Pump
1.) The pump has a knob to adjust the strength of the vacuum.
2.) The pump has a knob to adjust the speed.
3.) Medela Pump in Style comes in a discrete carry-bag.
4.) The Pump in Style kit comes with 4 bottles and caps, bottle stands, 2 shields, 2 membranes, and tubing.
5.) The Pump in Style bag has a removable cooler bag (great for commuting or carrying bottles to daycare/on a trip or home from work) and a stabilizer panel so the bag does not tip over while pumping.

I have found that the adjustable speed and vacuum strength are part of what makes this pump great. When your milk first comes in, your breasts can be sore. Being able to adjust the strength is very helpful in this situation and can keep you comfortable. Being comfortable during breastfeeding and pumping is essential for letdown.

I also love the fact that you can adjust the pumping speed. I have found that this is a wonderful feature as I can adjust the pump during the course of the pumping session. In order to simulate actual breastfeeding, I start the pump on high. This stimulates the letdown, just like a baby would by vigorously feeding. As the pumping session continues, I slow down the pump, just as a baby would slow down to take longer draws of milk. I find that I get much more milk this way.