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Electric pump recommendations

I’ve decided I need to pump more often as I feel like recently my milk supply has dropped and I want to get it back up. I used to get loads of milk and breasts always felt full but that doesn’t seem to be the case anymore unfortunately and I’m not ready to stop breast feeding yet (little boy is only 8 weeks)

I currently have the MAM manual pump but it’s bulky, needs 2 hands to use and has started to squeak when I squeeze the handle (not great to use around a baby that’s finally napping!)
I’d like to use an electric one, preferably hands free but open to suggestions! Want one with good suction that won’t hinder my supply (I’ve seen a few reviews saying some reduce their supply!)

Any recommendations for an electric pump??

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I’ve used the fraupow pumps since my baby was little and I love them. Would highly recommend. I had the Elvie stride before and had problem after problem

I second that it seems like your supply is regulating, but I highly recommend the Pumpables Genie Advanced!

I didn’t even think about my supply regulating! I just thought if my boobs don’t feel full then there’s not enough milk in them! My little boy has been having longer feeds recently and it made me think he wasn’t getting enough. I do pump as well occasionally to store some as a just in case and thought it was necessary to help increase supply. Thank you for your comment! There’s so much to understand in the world of breast feeding!

thank you I’ll have a look at them!

thank you!

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