| This article provides useful, detailed | | | | |
| information about Electric Breast Pumps. | | | | There are several self-cycling electric pumps |
| | | | used for establishing milk supply currently |
| Although expensive, electric pumps are more | | | | on the market. These are generally used for |
| efficient than hand or battery powered pumps. | | | | hospitalized premature babies. Also available |
| One advantage of with the electric pumps is | | | | are semi-automatic electric pumps that allow |
| that these pumps can be rented. Also, many of | | | | the mother to nurse the baby on one side |
| these pumps are well serviced by the | | | | while pumping on the other. |
| manufacturers and are also often covered by | | | | |
| health insurance. | | | | Stylish shoulder bags are available for |
| | | | breast pumps are also available on the |
| Electric breast pumps can be used frequently. | | | | market. The bags contain a fully automatic |
| Both breasts can be pumped simultaneously by | | | | breast pump, a double-pumping kit, collection |
| plugging the pump directly to an electric | | | | bottles, and cooling elements to chill the |
| outlet. Most efficient breast pumps for | | | | milk. Contamination is prevented by the |
| initial usage as well as for maintaining the | | | | closed collection system provided. The milk |
| milk supply are the hospital-grade pumps that | | | | can be stored for up to 10 hours in the |
| can be rented or purchased. However, | | | | insulated compartment. |
| professional quality breast pumps available | | | | |
| only for purchase and cannot be rented. | | | | Newer varieties of electric pumps provide up |
| | | | to eight adjustable suction settings as well |
| Most work place lactation programs provide | | | | as four-cycle speeds allowing adjusting the |
| these pumps. However, the mother has to | | | | settings so that it most closely mimics the |
| provide breast shields, tubing, and | | | | baby\'s suction. This provides a comfortable |
| collection containers to store the breast | | | | simulation that feels natural to the mother. |
| milk. | | | | |