Pumping was a lot of work, and I was always afraid that my volume would go down because my schedule was so inconsistent with traveling to the hospital and eventually returning to work. I always wished there was a way I could pump hands-free and wire/tube-free.
Pumping always meant being stationary and setting up a “pump zone” so that everything I needed was in the vicinity. I made it through, and while I don’t feel like my pumping/breastfeeding experience was the best, my baby is healthy and strong so that’s all that counts.
With that being said, should I need a hands-free, wire-free pump in the future, there’s one available with good reviews. One mom gives an account of her experience with the Elvie pump via Business Insider, covering everything from comfort to cost:
When my daughter was born prematurely and had to spend time in the NICU, feeding her was a challenge. She couldn’t seem to get the hang of breastfeeding, so I pumped in the hospital during her stay and continued to try to nurse her at home without much success.
When I started pumping, it felt too good to be true. I had come to dread uncomfortable pumping sessions, but compared to the traditional plug-in-the-wall pump I’d been using, the Elvie felt downright invisible.
If you’ll be pumping for any regular amount of time, the Elvie wearable breast pump is worth the investment. It truly gave me my life back, taking the hour-long feeding process with my baby down to minutes and giving me the freedom to pump on the go. I can enjoy the extra time I have with my baby and provide her with breast milk with confidence — a win-win. Read more at businessinsider.com
