[blparent] blind friendly breast pumps?

Tue Nov 7 13:13:11 UTC 2017

			Medicare or Medicaid? 
I always thought Medicare was for old people, i.e. people who wouldn't be needing breast pumps. 
I'd force them to pin down an answer, that is their job after all. 
You can also have the lactation center at the hospital get you an answer (again this is part of their job description) or your obgyn or midwife. 

-----Original Message-----
From: BlParent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Amanda Berkley via BlParent
Sent: Monday, November 6, 2017 10:12 PM
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Cc: Amanda Berkley <amanda1226 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [blparent] blind friendly breast pumps?

Does anyone have experience in requesting a breast pump from Humana's medicare sector? I tried but the people I spoke to either werent'
sure, or said they "don't think" that Medicare through Humana will provide a breast pump for nursing mothers.

I know this might be a long shot, but thought I'd check.

I really like the sound of the Medela Pump In Style Advanced Breastpump Starter Set, and noticed that Amazon doesn't appear to carry it anymore, or are just currently out of stock.

Thanks
Amanda

On 9/30/17, Denizaydemir Doke  via BlParent <blparent at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hello, I am The recent mom, my baby is seven weeks old right now. I am 
> using this pump that Elif mentioned, if you don't have insurance or if 
> your insurance doesn't cover a breast pump, another friend gave me her 
> pump. So I have extra pump which  is in good condition. If you need it 
> just email me, I can ship it to you.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Sep 29, 2017, at 9:42 PM, Jo Elizabeth Pinto via BlParent 
>> <blparent at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> The pump at the link provided is about like the one I used that 
>> worked out well, with no flat screen options. One button turned on 
>> the pump, and the dial is for regulating the intensity of the pump action.
>>
>>
>> Good luck,
>> Jo Elizabeth Pinto
>>
>> "The Bright Side of Darkness"
>> Is my award-winning novel,
>> Available in Kindle, audio, and paperback formats.
>> http://www.amazon.com/author/jepinto
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: BlParent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Elif 
>> Emir Öksüz via BlParent
>> Sent: Friday, September 29, 2017 7:24 PM
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>> Cc: Elif Emir Öksüz <filerime at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [blparent] blind friendly breast pumps?
>>
>> Hello Dear Amanda,
>> I am a first time blind mom as well. I am 6 weeks away. How about you.
>> I haven't received my pump yet, but a blind friend uses Medela Pump 
>> In Style Advanced Breastpump Starter Set. This is an double electric 
>> pump but it does not have a screen or any other smart functions. She 
>> said it is very blind friendly with only two buttons. One is a button 
>> the other is something you turn around to adjust power, I think.
>> I learned Target has a program to request your pump from your insurance.
>> https://www.target.com/c/target-breast-pump-program/-/N-4yqby
>> You just need to call this number and give your information. They 
>> take care of the rest. I have just received an email saying that I am 
>> eligible for the pump I mentioned above.
>> Target also provided me upgrading options, but I am not considering it.
>> Medela Free style has a screen, so it is not an option.
>> Medela pump in style with tote bag or other bags are the same pump 
>> with only different bags and accessories.
>> I just wanted to share my recent research on this. I hope it helps.
>>
>> here is the link for the pump
>> https://www.amazon.com/Medela-Advanced-Breastpump-Starter-Set-Model/d
>> p/B00IJJRVR4
>>
>> Feel free to write me of the list.
>> We can things and ideas to share as firt time moms.
>> Congrats and wish you and your baby the best.
>>
>>
>>> On 9/25/17, Amanda Berkley via BlParent <blparent at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> Thanks Ladies for your input!
>>>
>>> I was thinking of going manual because I thought those might be more 
>>> "blind friendly" than the electric ones. Does anyone have a 
>>> preference of manual vs electric? Is one easier to use than the other?
>>>
>>> How do you know if your pump is "hospital grade"? I was going to 
>>> call my insurance and see if they provide a pump, but wonder if 
>>> there's questions I should ask about it if they provide one, so that 
>>> I can know if it's worth them spending time and money sending it to me.
>>>
>>> Thanks bunches,
>>> Amanda
>>>> On 9/25/17, Jo Elizabeth Pinto via BlParent <blparent at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> Figures. Flat panel is ruining the world. :(
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Jo Elizabeth Pinto
>>>>
>>>> "The Bright Side of Darkness"
>>>> Is my award-winning novel,
>>>> Available in Kindle, audio, and paperback formats.
>>>> http://www.amazon.com/author/jepinto
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: BlParent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
>>>> Star Gazer via BlParent
>>>> Sent: Saturday, September 23, 2017 3:58 PM
>>>> To: 'Blind Parents Mailing List' <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Star Gazer <pickrellrebecca at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [blparent] blind friendly breast pumps?
>>>>
>>>>            J.E. many of the pumps are flat panel now, so the 
>>>> question isn't totally out of left field.
>>>> The tricky part is that insurance will give you a non hospital 
>>>> grade pump, but you only get one shot out of the gate, so if it 
>>>> doesn't work for you, you're sol.
>>>>
>>>> Amanda, see my previous note, and if you still have questions we'll 
>>>> keep going until you are straight.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: BlParent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jo 
>>>> Elizabeth Pinto via BlParent
>>>> Sent: Saturday, September 23, 2017 5:41 PM
>>>> To: Blind Parents Mailing List <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Jo Elizabeth Pinto <jopinto at msn.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [blparent] blind friendly breast pumps?
>>>>
>>>> What do you mean by blind friendly? I used a Modela breast pump, 
>>>> and it worked fine for me with no adaptations. There was nothing 
>>>> blind unfriendly about it. I just stuck the bells on the hoses, 
>>>> then placed them on my nipples and pumped away. Not meaning to 
>>>> sound argumentative; I'd be glad to answer any further questions, 
>>>> but I don't really know what you're getting at.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Jo Elizabeth Pinto
>>>>
>>>> "The Bright Side of Darkness"
>>>> Is my award-winning novel,
>>>> Available in Kindle, audio, and paperback formats.
>>>> http://www.amazon.com/author/jepinto
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: BlParent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
>>>> Amanda Berkley via BlParent
>>>> Sent: Saturday, September 23, 2017 2:27 PM
>>>> To: blparent at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: Amanda Berkley <amanda1226 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: [blparent] blind friendly breast pumps?
>>>>
>>>> The subject says the most of it. I'm a first time mom, and I was 
>>>> wondering if there's such a thing as a "blind friendly" breast pump 
>>>> out there? I'm open to all suggestions, on and off list. :)
>>>>
>>>> Thanks for any help,
>>>> Amanda
>>>>
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