[blparent] blind friendly breast pumps?

[Elif Emir Öksüz]

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/dp/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
>>
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>> -----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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