Diaper Swappers

7 for now · 11-23-2012, 01:03 AM

Does anyone use this pump? I have been pumping like crazy since ds was born last Saturday. I used the Medela Symphony until leaving the hospital yesterday afternoon. I used the Ameda Ultra Purely Yours here at the house. I have been barely getting 5 Mls per session.

I have a manual Avent Isis that I used to use occasionally. I got that back out out of desperation. I have had better luck with that and actually got 20 Mls with it. I think it is the silicon petals. I don't think I let down with the other 2 pumps for some reason. I am seriously considering getting the electric double Isis. I can also get Medela free from the NICU for use while he is there. But, how does that compare to the Symphony? The most I ever got out of the Symphony at a session was 8 Mls. Should I try the Lactina or just go with the Isis?

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crunchymom2b · 11-23-2012, 08:59 AM

Why not use the petls from the Avent with with Medela pump? No professional grade pump will compare really to a hospital grade IMO. A hospital grade is meant for 24/7 pumping. For EPing I recommend a hospital grade, and i've EPed with both. If you won't be EPing or only a few times per day then the Double Electrics should be fine. If the Isis works for you then stick with what works, but I know I've heard of mamas using the petals in the medela flanges.

~happy2Bamommy~ · 11-28-2012, 02:07 PM

The Isis is the ONLY pump I have tried that works for me.

It would be interesting to see if the silicon petals in a different pump would work for you.

11-23-2012, 01:03 AM	#1
7 for now Registered Users Join Date: May 2010 Location: SE Idaho Posts: 863 Ratings: 1 Feedback: 100%	Does anyone use this pump? I have been pumping like crazy since ds was born last Saturday. I used the Medela Symphony until leaving the hospital yesterday afternoon. I used the Ameda Ultra Purely Yours here at the house. I have been barely getting 5 Mls per session. I have a manual Avent Isis that I used to use occasionally. I got that back out out of desperation. I have had better luck with that and actually got 20 Mls with it. I think it is the silicon petals. I don't think I let down with the other 2 pumps for some reason. I am seriously considering getting the electric double Isis. I can also get Medela free from the NICU for use while he is there. But, how does that compare to the Symphony? The most I ever got out of the Symphony at a session was 8 Mls. Should I try the Lactina or just go with the Isis? Sent from my iPhone using DS Forum __________________ Homeschooling, cd'ing, bwearing, bfeeding, delaying/selectively vaxing, non-circing, PT Nurse mama to: 6 beautiful princesses and 3 handsome princes V-19, G-17, E-12, S-10, C-7, J-5, S-2, J 7-23-11, J-30 weeker 11-17-12 Yes, We know what causes it!! Last edited by 7 for now; 11-23-2012 at 01:05 AM.

11-23-2012, 08:59 AM	#2
crunchymom2b Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Springfield, MA Posts: 5,372 Ratings: 176 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Avent Isis IQ Duo electric...... Why not use the petls from the Avent with with Medela pump? No professional grade pump will compare really to a hospital grade IMO. A hospital grade is meant for 24/7 pumping. For EPing I recommend a hospital grade, and i've EPed with both. If you won't be EPing or only a few times per day then the Double Electrics should be fine. If the Isis works for you then stick with what works, but I know I've heard of mamas using the petals in the medela flanges. __________________ Alycia + Tom = 2 Labor Day babies! Tommy (9/09) + Vinny (9/12) I'm a cop lovin', CDing, BFing & EPing, Co-Sleeping, & ERFing kinda mama! After 8months of EPing with DS1 and 2months EPing with DS2 my little squish is finally EBF!!!! Persistance pays off!

11-28-2012, 02:07 PM	#3
~happy2Bamommy~ Four things come not back: The spoken word; the sped arrow; the past life; and the neglected opportunity. Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 21,754 Ratings: 407 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Avent Isis IQ Duo electric...... The Isis is the ONLY pump I have tried that works for me. It would be interesting to see if the silicon petals in a different pump would work for you. __________________ The Gift of an Ordinary Day As of 4/8, I am stepping down as an Administrator. It has been an honor to serve the ladies of this site. Carpe Diem my friends!

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