- the pressure too if you want to pump more, faster. The parts can be disassembled for cleaning. If it’s only the first few days after delivery, it can take up to 45 minutes to get a significant amount of milk. But after 2 weeks, it will be a lot more.
The breastpump came with a manual version. This is what I use now after a kind soul gave me one. The manual pump is fine if you aren’t a heavy user. But it will wear out your arm. And
it doesn’t have the power of an electric pump. If your milk supply is low and you want only breast milk for your baby (no formula supplement), a manual pump alone can’t help you do that.
Because it’s hospital-grade, the Medela Symphony Breastpump is too expensive for the average consumer. Luckily, you can rent it for like $40 to $60 a month. I’m thinking of doing that myself. It’s worth the money.
Pros:
Easy to use
Industrial strength
Nice design
Simultaneous pumping
Painless use
Cons:
Expensive
Not hands-free
Hassle to clean up
Indiscreet
Unwieldy
