[blparent] blind friendly breast pumps?

Sat Sep 30 17:33:07 UTC 2017

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.

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> 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.
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> -----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
> To: Blind Parents Mailing List <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> 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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