![]() The flange is one piece and the valve is one piece, so you only have two (okay 4) pump pieces to wash.The pump remembers your settings, both in let-down mode and expression mode.I just love the design of all of it, from the pump itself to the tubes, flanges and bottle caps. It has a timer so you know how long you’ve been pumping.Did I mention this already? Let me say it again, it’s gentle. I’m just talking about this with this baby because I started out using the Medela and switched, I don’t know what I pumped with my other babies. I will say that I am now pumping the same amount with my Spectra as I was with the Medela. Either way, I felt like I didn’t pump quite as much those first couple weeks, but we’re talking an ounce less per day (the whole workday), and it wasn’t enough to cause any issues. I don’t know if it was adjusting to the pump or if it was just that the baby was waking up more during the night those first couple weeks after I switched to the Spectra. I did experience what I thought was some decrease when I switched to the Spectra from the Medela. Spectra says on their website that you may see decreased supply for 1-2 weeks, which is normal while your body adjusts. If you switch to the Spectra from another pump, it may take some time for your body to adjust. I usually used my Medela on slightly less than 1/2 power. I can tell you that the vacuum goes to 12 on expression mode, and I currently use it on a 6 though I could probably go lower. Spectra says their pump is hospital grade, which I’m sure means something, I just don’t know exactly what. ![]() I know there are a lot of variables and everyone is different, so I can’t say for certain the answer will be the same for you. Can I pump as much with the Spectra as I did with the Medela? You guys, how can I answer that? Seriously, I don’t know anything about anyone else’s supply or what is going on with you and your baby. This is probably your biggest concern if you’ve used a Medela. Their tagline is awesome, “Our pumps don’t suck, they suckle.” Of course it’s not the same as actually feeding your baby (assuming everything is going well and you’re not in pain), but it’s so much gentler than the Medela pumps I’ve used in the past. Spoiler alert, the best thing about it is that it’s gentle. With my first two children I used Medela Pump in Style (PISA) pumps. Except that I don’t really love to do it so I pretty much only do it at work. I have no supply issues and have never had any issues with pumping. At the time of writing, my baby is almost 6 months old. I’ve been back to work for two and a half months. I work full-time so I use this 5 days a week. I’m using this as my primary pump with my third child. I also posted a video review here: Spectra S2 Pump video review but I’m going to break it down for you below.įirst, a little background. Are you thinking about buying a Spectra pump? Had a Medela and want to know how it compares? Just looking for your first pump? I wrote this review of the Spectra S2 pump so I could answer all the questions I think are important, but if you have more just let me know.
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