Many working mothers find that the double electric breast pump is the easiest, fastest, and most efficient way to express milk. These pumps only take about 15 minutes to use and with frequent use are effective enough to maintain a full milk supply. In general, double electric breast pumps provide stimulation similar to a baby actively nursing. The more suction and releases per minute, the more effectively a breast pump stimulates milk supply and the more comfortable it feels.

The Medela Pump-In-Style models and the Ameda Purely Yours are recommended for working mothers. Check the web sites below for details about these pumps: http://www.medela.com/NewFiles/breastpumps.html

http://www.ameda.com/products/personal.aspx

You can purchase Medela pumps at Daisy and Mac in the Washington Mall. While a good quality double electric pump may run $300, try to think of it as an investment in your baby's present and future physical well-being. Compare the price of an effective breast pump to the cost of infant formula for one year (about $2000).

Add to this the fact that breastfed babies are healthier, have fewer doctor visits, less pharmacy expenses and won't need mother to miss work as often. All of these things equate to financial savings. You wouldn't think of spending less money to purchase a poor quality car seat for your baby. Working mothers can successfully express milk with the proper pump. Your comfort and success with pumping and providing your baby with your own milk is worth more than gold. You won't regret the investment.