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11-29-2012 at 12:04 PM
kagwiz
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Pay for upgrade: from Medela Swing to Medela Pump in Style Advance?

So my insurance only covers the Medela Swing Away Pump (single electric....great reviews....) but they give you the option to upgrade to the Medela Pump in Style Advanced for about $100.

I'm thinking it might just be worth it to upgrade....especially because I will be going back to work full time after 12 weeks and would like to continue giving LO breast milk. 

Does anyone have either of these? Would you recommend upgrading? 
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11-29-2012 at 12:08 PM
helena93
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I have the pump in style advance im due in 5 weeks so i cant tell you how great it is but i did a breast feeding class and they say double is better if u will be pumping more then having baby at the breast so if u can afford it and are going back to work full time like myself id get the double.... best of luck to you

 
 
11-29-2012 at 12:23 PM
TMWarren85
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I had the Freestyle when I had DD and couldn't imagine pumping without a double pump- especially going back to work. I could knock out a pumping session in 20 minutes setup to breakdown whereas with a single pump you'll need 15ish minutes per side (depending on the pump). I didn't have that time to spare, especially since I started pumping when DD was a few weeks old because my supply was down so I would be pumping with a newborn waiting for me...
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11-29-2012 at 1:11 PM
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I have used both of them. I own the Pump in Style Advanced and honestly, I can't imagine not having it. I used it for 8 straight months, every 2 hours, 24 hours a day and It knocks out pumping in about 20 mins. Plus, its really easy to bring with you wherever you go. I love it and will be using it again this time around.
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11-29-2012 at 6:46 PM
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If you plan to pump when you go back to work, I recommend the double electric (PISA). I have the PISA and cannot imagine pumping 2-3x a day at work with a single pump. (I EBF for 14 months with DS and work full time.)
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11-29-2012 at 11:41 PM
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Yes! you totally want a double if you will be pumping several times a day at work.

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