Description
Key Medical Uses of Electric Breast Pumps:
Establishing and Maintaining Milk Supply:
Electric breast pumps can be used to help mothers establish their milk supply, especially if their baby is premature or has difficulty latching. They can also help maintain milk supply when mothers are separated from their babies.
Relieving Engorgement and Plugged Milk Ducts:
Pumping can help relieve discomfort and prevent complications associated with engorgement and plugged milk ducts.
Addressing Medical Conditions:
Electric breast pumps can be used to help mothers express milk when breastfeeding is temporarily or permanently impacted by medical conditions, such as mastitis or inverted nipples.
Supporting Premature or Ill Infants:
Hospital-grade electric breast pumps are often used by mothers of premature or ill infants who are in the NICU, as these pumps have the power to help mothers establish and maintain a good milk supply.
Pumping for Babies with Feeding Difficulties:
Electric breast pumps can be used when babies have difficulties latching or have other feeding issues.
Convenience and Flexibility:
Electric breast pumps offer convenience and flexibility, allowing mothers to store breast milk and have it available for their baby when needed.
Hospital-Grade Breast Pumps:
Hospital-grade breast pumps are more powerful and designed for frequent use, making them ideal for mothers in the hospital or those with medical conditions that require more frequent pumping.
They may be recommended for mothers of premature infants, those with lactation issues, or those with twins.