You had just given birth and were feeling fantastic. Sure, your body and mind were tired and you were probably a little sore but overall you were feeling fantastic because you finally got to meet that little one you had been carrying around for nine months. The nurses were fantastic and you were able to use the hospital breast pump that they had there to start your milk flow. It worked amazing and now that you are home and in need of a breast pump of your own, you are wondering if it's possible to buy a hospital breast pump for yourself.
The answer is yes, absolutely. In fact, many of the top brands including Medela make hospital grade pumps and sell them to the public. Examples of the Medela hospital grade ones are the Symphony and the Lactina. They work exceptionally well and are very fast.
There are two main problems with these types of pumps, however. One, they are very expensive. Many moms have a hard time justifying the cost - especially with the new expenses that come along with the birth of a new baby. Second, many women complain that after daily usage of these pumps, they become uncomfortable and the breast cups can irritate the skin. Comfort is not as big a priority in the hospital grades as it is for personal pumps.
A good solution is to find a good, reputable personal breast pump. They have made tremendous strides in the technology and durability of these pumps and several of the top selling brands rival the ones they use in hospitals.
