I have been working on getting a pump for myself through my insurance.  I
know that I would have better luck with pumping while nursing and those
cheapy pumps from the local stores just don't do the trick....and my medela
hand pump is basically impossible.  So I thought about it, ask the pedi for a
rx for a pump...she had no problem with helping me get one...but unless the
baby is in the hospital...the insurance will not pay for one.  I am trying to
return back to work and can't pump enough even with my son being 6 mos old!
I think it's completely unreal that my insurance will not cover a pump....I
almost am thinking about writing a nasty letter and mentioning
discrimination.  I think this is horrible that I am expected to give my child
formula while I am away from him!!  So as you can imagine I am pretty mad
about this whole thing....I would appreciate any experiences you may have had
with this sort of thing.  How can I promote breastfeeding and try to help
others with insurance companies being such a pain in the rear?
Thanks in advance!
Jen (AKA [log in to unmask])
Doula

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