Breast pump

External videos
video icon Distilled #7: Bicycle Horn or Breast Pump?, Distillations Podcast, Science History Institute, January 18, 2019.
AVENT isis manual breast pump
Ameda Purely Yours double electric breast pump worn with D'Lite hands-free breast pump bra
Hygeia Enjoye electric breast pump
Medela Symphony electric breast pump

A breast pump is a mechanical device that lactating women use to extract milk from their breasts. They may be manual devices powered by hand or foot movements or automatic devices powered by electricity.

Breast pumps come in several varieties to suit different needs of mothers. Manual pumps, operated by hand, are portable and quiet, making them suitable for occasional use. Electric pumps, powered by batteries or mains electricity, offer increased efficiency and are often preferred for regular expression. Hospital-grade breast pumps are the most powerful, designed for frequent, heavy-duty use, particularly beneficial for mothers of premature infants or those with lactation challenges. Many modern breast pumps incorporate adjustable suction levels and cycling speeds to mimic a baby's natural feeding patterns, aiming to optimize comfort and milk production for the user.[1]

  1. ^ "Education - Breast Pumps Hub". Retrieved 2024-10-18.