Breast painful😔

Question

Lately my breasts have started to feel really engorged and painful, and it’s been so uncomfortable. I heard that using a breast pump can help relieve the pain and also prevent clogged ducts. I’m thinking about getting one, but there are so many brands out there and I’m a bit overwhelmed 😅.Mamas, could you share your experience? Which brand of breast pump do you think is the most cost-effective? Is it comfortable to use and easy to clean? I really hope to find one that’s practical without being too expensive.

Shannon · Accepted Answer

I had trouble keeping my Baby Express hands-free set in the right position, and would spend 20 minutes only to realize that not a single drop of bm was pumped! i also find the tiny parts tedious to wash and assemble. I am using Spectra Compact and have no complaints with it. I experienced pain in my breasts when I was pumping exclusively though, but should be fine if you are using it once in a while. agree with LB that flange size is important. should be the size of your nipple (not areola), plus an additional few mm as buffer. as for clogged ducts, you might also want to standby lecithin to thin out the milk fats in case the pump you eventually buy could not clear them well.