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I’m pregnant with my rainbow baby, and I plan on breastfeeding him but I realize I know nothing about it, I haven’t gotten a breast pump because I was told to order it through my insurance but not sure how to, I’m not currently working because I’m high risk but I want to start working again after my child is a few months old but I’m nervous about it, I’m not sure how long I should breast feed or what I should do when I go back to work

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I used Babylist health to get a free breast pump through my insurance! I chose the spectra- I think the s2 is free but I got the s1 because it has a battery and doesn’t have to be plugged in to pump. The small upgrade only cost $25! They also send you pump parts covered by your insurance

You can use this website to get your pump through insurance.

https://aeroflowbreastpumps.com/qualify-through-insurance?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_keyword=aeroflo%20pump&utm_ad_id=587561975180&utm_adgroup_id=43626103626&utm_campaign_id=357178732&utm_keyword_match_type=b&utm_physical_location=9030032&utm_device=m&utm_device_model=&utm_network=g&utm_placement_ID=&utm_target_ID=kwd-300461065660&utm_location_interest=&utm_campaign=8073&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw-_mvBhDwARIsAA-Q0Q5_V1R1v22Yr5nf9cL4ZvOTGOCRFRTFhonaKExrSJHJKHw-k45w1HgaAkGzEALw_wcB

And this website is helpful when it comes to breastfeeding and pumping, my lactation consultant has been extremely helpful and a good source.

https://llli.org

And you can message me as well! ☺️ been full time pumping for 8 months now

aeroflow will also do classes if your insurance covers lactation! they go over breast feeding, baby care, complications, and you can come back and join more classes at any time. You just put in your insurance info, they tell you what pumps are covered, and then have your doctor send them a prescription. Some plans won't ship until your due date

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