![]() Mamivac® (a German-based company) also makes hospital-grade pumps. Other brands of hospital-grade pumps are the Medela® Symphony, and the Ameda® Platinium*. ![]() Spectra® also class their Dew 350 as ‘hospital-grade’ but it does not have a letdown function, which a lot of women need. The Spectra® Dual S, S1, S2 meet this definition. There is no official definition of ‘hospital-grade’ (so be cautious with companies who use this to describe their pump/s) but among those in the breast pump business and IBCLCs, it usually means this: a pump that is a closed system so no milk will get into the motor of the pump, can be shared between multiple users, and it is capable of initiating and maintaining milk supply, without the baby ever having to latch to the breast, and could potentially increase the supply. Most people then ask ‘what does hospital grade mean?’. I often get asked what the difference is between the pumps that I sell/rent? I usually start by saying "there are 2 categories - hospital grade and occasional pumps". I agree with this, but would add that you should know about the different types and where to get one quickly, should the need arise. Many LC’s will say there is no need to buy a breast pump before baby arrives. Some express to increase their supply, for some it is a preferance, and for others it is necessary for going back to work. ![]() Before I start I have to make a little disclaimer – at no time am I saying that every woman needs to express – this is a personal choice.
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