![]() ![]() ![]() Used Breast Pumps by Cindy Curtis,RN, IBCLC, CCE, CDīuying and Renting a Breast Pump from the U.S. Medela Breastshield Sizing Guide from Medela More on used breastpumpsĪre Used Breast Pumps a Good Option? Issues to Consider by Nancy Mohrbacher, IBCLC How to Size Your Breast Pump Flange (video) by Wendy Colson, RN, IBCLC, from Hygeia Baby Pump flange fitting (podcast) Dee Kassing, IBCLC TRICARE Breastfeeding Support from TRICARE (healthcare for uniformed service members in the US)Ĭhoosing a Breast Pump by Norma Ritter, IBCLC, RLCĬhoosing a Breastpump by Robyn Roche-Paull, RN, BSN, IBCLCĬhoosing a Breast Pump from the from the U.S.Federal law now includes breast pumps and other supplies that directly assist with lactation as medical care expenses.Women’s Preventive Services: Required Health Plan Coverage Guidelines – “Non-grandfathered plans and issuers are required to provide coverage without cost sharing consistent with these guidelines in the first plan year (in the individual market, policy year) that begins on or after August 1, 2012… Breastfeeding support, supplies, and counseling…”.New Benefits for Breastfeeding Moms: Facts and Tools to Understand Your Coverage under the Health Care Law from the National Women’s Law Center.If not covered by your insurance, breast pumps and supplies that assist lactation are (as of 2/28/11) considered a deductible medical expense. How can I get help with the expense of a new pump? If you are in the US, check your insurance coverage! Certain pump rentals, purchases, and lactation counseling are 100% covered by health insurance if your plan year begins or later. If the pump is an open system pump that has been used by more than one mother, there may be unknown contaminants present, so it would be difficult to determine the safety of using the milk. There would be more concerns about the safety of the milk if you have a preemie, newborn, or any baby with a compromised immune system. It may not be a major issue if you have an older healthy baby, and the pump has only been used by you (the baby’s mother). If you find mold growing in your pump, is it safe to use the milk you have already pumped? Unfortunately, we have no studies on the subject to guide us. Read more about the Code hereand find Code-compliant companies here. The WHO Code is a marketing code that aims to protect breastfeeding and prevent aggressive marketing practices that often prevent parents from meeting their own breastfeeding goals. WHO-Code ComplianceĪ third issue that is important to many parents is whether the pump manufacturer is WHO-Code compliant. Many pump rental stations will have a vacuum tester and can test your pump to see if the appropriate vacuum levels are being reached. After that point the motor may not function as well, affecting the pump’s milk output (and your milk supply). If you buy a used pump, the motor may already be near the end of its expected lifetime. ![]() Most breastpumps are designed for a year or so of typical use (15-20 pumping sessions per week). Check your warranty to get an idea of the expected life of your pump. Motor lifeĪnother issue, particularly important in previously-used pumps, is motor life. If you are buying a used “hospital-grade” multiple user pump, make sure you check the serial number with the manufacturer before buying the pump. It’s not unusual for pumps stolen from health care facilities to show up for sale, and the manufacturers generally keep a list of serial numbers of pumps that have been reported as stolen. Many closed system pumps are not designed to be used by more than one person – in fact, most pumps purchased by mothers are intended to be single-user pumps, and the manufacturer warranties and motor life will reflect that fact. Keep in mind that there is a differencebetween a closed system pump and a multiple user pump. ![]()
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