Electric Breast Pumps

Benefits of using a breast pump




Expressing your milk using a breast pump has a number of benefits - here are some of the most obvious ones:

Get dad involved

Feeding time is a great opportunity to bond with your baby, but why should moms have all the fun? Get dad involved right from the beginning so he can also start to build a relationship with baby. And not only dad, but also older siblings, grandparents, etc.

Share night feeds

De-coupling your milk supply from its consumption also means you can get help with those night-time feeds. Let's face it, having a newborn around is hard enough and you need your rest, so it makes sense to share the load around a little.

Bonding or bondage?

Breastfeeding can be a wonderful shared experience between you and your baby. But it can also be difficult for many mothers, particularly if your baby can't see past your boobs to the mom who loves her. If your baby is becoming obsessive about your breasts and demanding to be fed constantly, refocusing her on the bottle will no doubt do wonders for your relationship.

Stimulate milk production

Pumping is a great way to empty your breasts, and this stimulates your milk production so you end up producing more volume.

Relieve engorgement

It can also work the other way, and if you find your breasts becoming painfully engorged, pumping can help to relieve the pressure. Pumping just before a feed can also get your milk flowing and make it easier for you baby to latch on.

Get back to work

Breast pumps are indispensible if you want to get back to work before your baby's weaned, and still stick to breast milk. Make sure you're fully conversant with your pump well before starting work though, and establish a storage system so baby has a steady supply of fresh milk.

Convenience

Even if you're a stay-at-home mom there will be times when your schedule will conflict with feeding times, and it will be extremely useful to have an emergency supply of feeds to help you fit everything in.

Illness

Another good reason to have an emergency stash is in case you fall ill - the last thing you'll feel like doing is feeding baby. And you'll also lessen the risk of passing on your germs if someone else can cover for you for a couple of days until you're back on your feet.