All About Pumps

Pump Trials - try Medela Rental pumps to see which one(s) you like best before you buy a Pump In Style!

• Medela Lactina (corresponds to the original Pump in Style)
• Medela Symphony (corresponds to the Pump In Style Advanced)
• Fee is $20
• Trial takes approximately 1/2 hour.
• You will get to try the pumps listed above, as well as the Medela Harmony manual pump if you wish.
• The cost of the trial is deducted from the cost of a pump purchased at Alliance Breastfeeding Center within 2 weeks of the trial. (excluding the Harmony manual pump)
• For pumps (other than the Harmony manual pump) purchased on the same day as the trial there is no cost.
• Pump Trials are by appointment so that you can receive my undivided attention.

Pump Troubleshooting

• We can check the vacuum (suction) on your pump and go over some basic troubleshooting with you.
• We do NOT repair pumps, but we can tell you if the suction isn't adequate and provide some minor fixes.
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Fee for this service is $5, which is waived if you purchase new pieces for your pump of at least $5 worth.  If you do not purchase anything at that time, you will receive a coupon for $5 off your next purchase.  The coupon is not transferable to anyone else, though!

 

Private Pumping Class

• Did you get a pump from a friend or on the internet and don't know how to use it?
• Does your pump not work as well as it used to?
• We will go over tips to get more milk when you pump.
• The fee for this service is $25 for up to a half-hour session and $15 for the next half-hour.
• Plan on a half-hour session. It is best to schedule an appointment for after the baby has been fed so that pumping won't affect the baby's next feed.
• Please don't bring older children to this appointment without someone to watch them as it is hard to pump and chase a toddler at the same time. Doing so will most likely extend your appointment past 1/2 hour, causing your fee to go up.
• We can schedule this for after store hours or on a Saturday if you are working outside the home!
• If you want us to troubleshoot your pump, you will need to bring the pump and all it's pieces with you.

Group Pumping Tips Class

• This class is offered at least once a month (usually the 2nd Tues of the Month, but check the calendar to verify!).
• 6-8pm
• Women only at this class please!
• Fee is: $25
• Specially designed for the mom returning to work outside the home, but useful for any mom who plans to pump a good bit.
• I give tips on pumping hands free, how to get the most when you pump, logistics of returning to work and pumping, and more.
• Call or email to register for the next class!