How to Use a Manual Breast Pump (For Lactating Mothers)

Manual breast pumps are a great back-up or alternative option to electric breast pumps. They allow women to pump milk into a bottle manually, without requiring electricity or a charged battery.

The biggest reason women choose manual breast pumps is that they’re easier on the wallet. Most manual breast pumps cost less than $50, while power-operated breast pumps can cost around $300.

The drawback? Manual breast pumps take work. Instead of a motor, it is your hand doing the work.

You have to squeeze the pump each time to mimic the suction action of an infant. For this reason, manual breast pumps are best for those who only occasionally pump milk.

Even if you pump milk routinely, you may wish to have a manual pump as a backup, in case your electric pump breaks. Or, because of its compact size, you may want to take a manual breast pump on short trips. A manual pump may even come in handy if your body stops responding well to the electric pump.

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It is good but should not be used for long...it makes the breasts to fall before time.