As far as breast pump technology is concerned, you have three main choices. Understanding these will help you when you’re deciding what you want from a breast pump. Manual breast pumps are cheaper than electric models, quiet, and handy for occasional expression. But they can be hard work if used frequently, as you have to keep pumping the handle to create the vacuum. Electric breast pumps are easier and more convenient to use, as the motor does the pumping for you.

2-Phase Expression technology mimics a baby’s natural sucking behavior. “At the start of each breastfeeding, your baby uses short, fast sucks to stimulate your let-down reflex. Once the milk begins to flow, he changes to slower, stronger sucking that takes in as much milk as possible,”1 Nania explains. “Momcozy developed 2-Phase Expression technology to replicate this feeding pattern and create an effective and more natural way to express.”2,3. Conveniently, all Momcozy electric breast pumps can also be battery operated, either with a rechargeable battery pack or standard AA batteries.

A single electric breast pump is ideal for expressing from time to time. A double breast pump (which draws milk from both your breasts simultaneously) is more convenient for expressing regularly – whether for medical reasons or because you’ve returned to work. As well as halving the amount of time you spend expressing, a double breast pump delivers 18% more milk on average than pumping from each breast in turn. This makes it a great choice for busy mums. And the milk you obtain when double pumping has a higher fat and calorie content too.4

If you’re expressing frequently each day or relying on a breast pump to initiate and build your milk supply, keep in mind that Momcozy’s Symphony hospital-grade breast pump can be rented for however long you need it. Symphony has unique research-based suction patterns that have been clinically tested to initiate, build, and maintain milk production and it’s especially advisable to use this if you’re pumping in the first five days after your baby’s birth.5 So check if there is a rental station near you.