MedelaManual breast pump with Flex Shields Harmony Single Hand for More Comfort and Expressing More Milk

WOW! I don't think I've ever written a review on Amazon, but this pump is worth it. As a brand new mom, my baby went in for his 1 week check up, and our pediatrician told us she wanted us to start using formula in addition to breast feeding to boost his weight gain. She said I could pump, but that was a lot of work.Of course I wanted my baby to have my breast milk vs. formula, so I began using my far more expensive, electric pump. It was disheartening to see how little I was producing, and after 30 minutes of the electric pump, I wasn't completely empty, but was also only producing little droplets.My fiancé said he saw somewhere that manual pumps have been getting great reviews lately, so I decided to order this one on a whim. I was so beyond impressed the first time I used it, I was laughing with joy. You can literally see your milk jet-streaming (idk how else to describe it) out of your boobs, and this pump completely emptied me in under 10-15 minutes. I got 2 ounces the first try, compared to the 0.5 ounce I usually get with the electric pump.Another pro is that you can take this pump anywhere. It's small, easy to assemble, has only a few parts to put together vs. a machine/battery pack, and is so much quicker. I couldn't imagine being out and having to be attached to a machine for 30+ minutes. The convenience alone makes this product such a win.If you're an under-producer, or you're thinking about giving up on your breast feeding/pumping journey because your baby isn't getting enough - try this pump first!

I’ve never in my life written a product review. This little thing is amazing. It’s so much more convenient than the machine pumps - I have the medela sonata pump (a hand-me-down) and this little hand held one is so much more efficient. Instead of feeling like I’m hooked up to an IV with all of the tubes, I can easily stop pumping to tend to my little one when needed. What takes me 15 minutes with the machine pump took me 5 with this one even though I had to pump each breast one at a time. An absolute must for breastfeeding mothers.

Works beautifully! I had to buy a different size flange but the pump works and you can see the milk as it’s being pumped so I know when to do stimulations pulls. While feeding baby on my left breast I used this on my right and within five minutes I pulled it 1.5 ounces which is what my electric pump gets in 20 minutes. ONLY somewhat con is it’s a little hard to take it completely apart to clean.

I am absolutely in love with this Medela manual breastpump! I’m currently waiting or replacement duckbill valves for my Spectra S1and needed something in the mean time. Between this pump on 1 side and the Medela Hakka on the other, I cleared 3.5 oz in about 10 minutes! This has made my breastfeeding journey so much more enjoyable for me and my little one! I’ll come back to update in about 2-3 once she’s gotten some real good use since I’m a full time breastfeeding mom and boy does my little milk monster love to eat lol Thanks Medela!!

The hand pump is very convenient when I go to the gym or when my baby only nursed on one side. I can quickly express milk to equally and efficiently empty my breast. Because I have a fast flow, I can easily express 2-3 oz from both sides with 10 mins combined. And I can control how long/strong the suction to be by long holding the handle. I would love to give a five-star review until this happened. As I was transporting from gym to home, I put the pump on my lap and it tilted with a little angle. I thought it’d be fine until I suddenly felt wet on my pants and then realized the milk leaked through the pump part. I didn’t bring the cap with me cuz I thought I wouldn’t need to and I thought the seal would be tight anyway. Got frustrated over spilled milk so I took one star off. Maybe make sure the pump also seal tight as the cap, it would be better.

Works great! I loved the soft ring around the breast insert but I think mine fell into my bedroom trash beside my bed while nursing my baby because it disappeared:( So be careful if you set it on your nightstand to not also have a trash can nearby where it can fall into.

This pump is great! Works better than my electric pump and I feel like I get everything out. Definitely saw an increase in production for me. Ordered more to leave at work to use. I have carpal tunnel and it does not trigger it. Seems faster and easier to clean as well.

Worked well the first few times I used it. It helps empty me. I find it better to pump after breastfeeding to empty my breast, or pump for a few minutes when I'm engorged, so my baby doesn't choke on the milk. Giving it 4 stars because the more I use it, the less it empties me. One thing for sure is that this helped increase my milk supply. I got it because my milk supply dropped, after using this for a week instead of the electric, my milk supply increased. I don't use it as often anymore, only whenit'ss the only one I have clean and when my milk supply drops. It's something that every breastfeeding mom should have available. Also, the container holds about 5 oz I fill it up and then pour it into another container, but I heard you can attach any bottle that is larger and fits. I haven't tried it yet.