[blparent] blind friendly breast pumps?

Sat Sep 30 01:42:43 UTC 2017

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

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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/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
>>
>> "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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