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Home › Articles › Equipment › To Rent or Not to Rent: That is the Question

To Rent or Not to Rent: That is the Question

The Whys and Hows of Breast Pump Rentals

By Shel Franco

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When I gave birth to my first child six years ago, a young nurse asked if I wanted to discuss breast pump options. Having received one as a shower gift, I enthusiastically declined.

My first breast pump experience was horrific: painful, awkward, unproductive and even humiliating. For years, I relegated myself to the fact that I was simply one of those ladies who couldn't pump; my body just wouldn't let me.

After the birth of my third child, I had the opportunity to try a "real" breast pump – not a mass of cheap plastic sold in my local discount store. Was it different? You bet.

So now it's your turn. Are you planning to pump? Will you rent or buy? Do you know what to look for in a breast pump?

They're not easy questions, but with the right information, you can get a fairly easy answer – and a great breast pump!

Which Pump is Right for You?
First things first, you have to know what sort of "pumping mom" you are – or are going to be. The breast pump professionals at Camp Healthcare, makers of the EXPRESSLY YOURS breast pump line offer these tips for determining your pumping style:

You are Pump Dependent if you answer YES to any of the following questions:

  • Are you working full time?
  • Is your baby premature or hospitalized?
  • Does your baby have a cleft lip or palate?
  • Is your baby neurologically impaired?
  • Are you trying to relactate?
  • Are you trying to dramatically increase your milk production?
  • Do you need to pump at least 50 percent of your baby's breast milk feedings?

You are a Part time Pumper if you answer YES to any of the following questions:

  • Are you working part-time?
  • Are you working at least 15 hours a week?
  • Is your baby recovering from prematurity or other illness?
  • Are you trying to increase your milk supply?
  • Do you need to pump for an upcoming trip or absence from your baby?
  • Do you need to pump at least 30 percent of the baby's breast milk feedings?
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