For new mothers, a breast pump is one of the necessities that make life that much easier. This is the reason why careful consideration should be undertaken in deciding on the breast pump to be purchased in the first place.
1. When you look at the breast pumps available in the market, make sure that the vacuum that will be attached to your areola is adjustable, preventing any uncomfortable instances when you pump the milk from your breasts.
2. Consider buying a double-capacity pump so you can expel more milk faster. This can also trick your breasts into thinking you have twins – resulting in more milk produced/expelled.
3. Look for a breast pump that has these characteristics: easy to clean, compact, quiet (when being used), and only needs one hand to operate.
4. Another option is to buy a breast pump operated by a pedal, leaving both of your hands free for other tasks.