[blparent] Breast pumps, the runaround

Sat Nov 11 02:31:08 UTC 2017

I don't think WIC here covers breast pumps, but they do cover formula.

I don't  think I could do a manual pump even if there was a concensus
that they worked well. Due to my pregnancy, I have a horrible case of
carpal tunnel in both hands, and I do good to make a fist and grip
things these days! lol I can only imagine what it would be like having
to squeeze that much, that often! haha

If all else fails, I'll look into the hospital route, aalthough I
won't be delivering at my local hospital. I'll also try going the
Medicaid route as well.

Thanks everyone for your imput, it's much appreciated! :)

Amanda

On 11/9/17, Star Gazer via BlParent <blparent at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 			Likewise and squeezing it was another form of
> torture.
>
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> That hand pump was no better than a medieval torture device for me. I got
> no
> milk from it, just a lot of nipple pain.
>
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> Meuse
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> Hi Debbie:  I tried that blasted hand pump and I could not even get a
> trickle of milk using that.  I ended up renting one from the hospital and
> that was a lot bbetter.
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> Do they still sell the old-fashioned hand pumps? They were inexpensive and
> easy to use once one got the hang of it. Very low tech.
>
> Debbie
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> Elizabeth Pinto via BlParent
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> If all else fails, you can rent a breast pump from your local hospital.
> That's the route I chose when I couldn't get one through Medicaid.
>
>
> Jo Elizabeth Pinto
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> Try WIC as well. In some states they provide breast pumps.
>
>
> Michael
> On 11/8/2017 12:30 PM, candice.attrill via BlParent wrote:
>> medicaid is likely to cover breast pumps, but Medicare is not very
> friendly when it comes to covering any type of durable medical equipment. I
> speak from experience. perhaps if you have a supplemental insurance that
> might cover it.
>>
>>> On Nov 8, 2017, at 1:21 PM, Eric Calhoun via BlParent
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>>> Hey all, it's Eric.  I thought Medicare would cover breast pumps,
>>> period.
>>> Amanda, (please contact me off list, as not not to clutter up the
>>> list please), why are these people giving you the runaround?
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