Allyson writes:

"She is  anticipating return to work again this time at 12 weeks and is 
inquiring about  which pump to consider, hoping to avoid the volume issues she 
experienced last  time. After calling her insurance carrier she learned that 
the following are  covered fully for her and is asking me for input...

Ameda Purely  Yours
Medela Personal Advanced Double Pump
PJ Bliss
Playtex Double  Electric Pump

Any experience or recommendations?"
~~~ In addition to the good questions posted by Susanne, I would add, which 
 version of the pump are they offering? Some pumps have an "insurance 
grade"  level which will have the same name as the commercial ones we know, but 
lack  some of its features. This happened to come into play with a mom who 
was looking  for a pump and needing to travel a lot, and the version her 
insurance company  offered was the same name but lacked an internal battery. Her 
solution, ask for  the amount of money that would be covered, and buy the 
one she knew was better  for her situation. Not sure that would work for 
others ( her insurance was from  her home country in Europe), but being aware 
that a "name" brand might still  have different specs could help in choosing.
 
Peace,
Judy,, PS  Playtex? Moms need to complain loudly to get that off any  list, 
IMO. The others are all feasible, if mom has a good supply, and a baby who  
nurses normally when she's home.



Judy LeVan  Fram, PT, IBCLC, LLLL
Brooklyn, NY,  USA
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