So I have the Medela Pump in Style but have been really struggling with pumping enough while LO is at daycare. Anybody have info/reviews of the Symphony? I'm thinking of renting one.
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Post by sosayweall on Jan 29, 2015 12:59:05 GMT -5
I am currently renting a symphony for this exact reason. I have found a 2-3 oz increase while at work. I have an Ameda Purely Yours that I got through insurance. . I use my other pump at home but may get an extra set of Medela parts so I can see if I get more at home too.
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Post by shevacc on Jan 29, 2015 13:01:56 GMT -5
I've never tried the Symphony, but have had some success at increasing output with the PISA. What have you tried so far?
Drinking more water and making sure I'm eating plenty always seemed to help the most. Then pumping more often if possible, massaging before and during pumping, pushing the little yellow button for a 2nd and sometimes 3rd letdown cycle. I also pump, take a break for a few minutes, then try to pump again for a few more minutes. I eat oatmeal every day for breakfast but I like it. Other women have had good success with supplements.
shevacc I eat oatmeal most days and drink a ton of water and am always massaging/moving the cups around to help. It can get what I need but it takes long pumping sessions, plus one every morning and evening just to keep up. My hope is that the symphony could cut an extra session out so I don't feel like I am pumping 24/7. I have a love/hate relationship with pumping!
puffandstuff he gets anywhere from 3-6 oz bottles at daycare averaging 20 oz (long works days and long commute ?). It would be nice to be able to cut my evening pump out and I was hoping that I could just get a few more ounces from the symphony in order to do so.
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