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Thinking about pumping your breast milk? Be sure to check with your insurance company before you purchase a pump. Most insurance plans will cover one breast pump per each new pregnancy: BreastfeedingMonth First31 WorldBreastfeedingWeek

Can pump one breast at a time or both breasts at the same time.

Double pumping may collect more milk in less time, which is helpful if you are going back to work or school full-time.Electric pumps require batteries or a place to plug in.* You can rent an electric pump from a lactation consultant at a local hospital or from a breastfeeding organization. This type of pump works well for creating a milk supply when a new baby can't feed at the breast. Mothers who have struggled with other pumping methods may find that these pumps work well for them.

Most insurance plans must cover the cost of a breast pump. You may be offered a rental or a new one for you to keep. Your plan may provide guidance on whether the covered pump is manual or electric, how long the coverage of a rented pump lasts, and when they'll provide the pump . Learn more about your

at HealthCare.gov and talk to your insurance company to learn their specific policies on breast pumps.Breastmilk is OK for up to 4 hours after pumping at room temperature .If you're not going to use refrigerated breastmilk within 4 days of pumping, freeze it right after pumping.You can put breastmilk in a cooler or insulated cooler pack with frozen ice packs for up to 24 hours after pumping. After 24 hours in a cooler the breastmilk should be refrigerated or frozen.

When storing breastmilk, use breastmilk storage bags, which are made for freezing human milk. You can also use clean glass or hard BPA-free plastic bottles with tight-fitting lids. Do not use containers with the recycle number 7, which may containStorage bottles or bags to refrigerate or freeze your breastmilk also qualify as tax-deductible breastfeeding gear. Most insurance plans must cover breastfeeding supplies, such as storage bags, in addition to breast pumps.

 

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