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A breast pump is a mechanical or electrical or a hybrid combination of both, an instrument that is used to suck milk from a woman's breast like the same process a baby sucks their mother's milk. They can either be used by hand or leg. They are very easy to carry as well. Breast pumps are of great use for women whose milk supply is not in sync with the child's nourishment. Having seen this much importance of breast pumps, it would be judicious to know their types as well. But before that, let us understand the basic components of every breast pump, which are necessary for its working: - A- Breast Shield - It is the primary part of the breast pump, which is in a cone shape, attached to the nipple area of the breast, and is circular. B- Pump - It is attached to the breast shield, which on applying gentle pressure, creates a gentle vacuum to express milk from the breast. C- Milk Container - It is the detachable part of the whole instrument. It contains a detachable bottle that contains the milk withdrawn from the breast. Now let us see the different types of breast pumps available in the market: - 1- Mechanical Breast Pump Mechanical breast pumps are the most pocket-friendly and most used breast pumps on the market. They are manually used either by a nurse or the lactating woman herself. It is very easy to use. When the lever of the breast pump is pressed, it generates a mechanical pressure which then sucks the milk from the breast. There are some subtypes of breast pumps, like the bicycle horn pump, but many doctors suggest avoiding using them because it is very difficult to clean. One main problem with the mechanical breast pump is that it gives the hand muscle pain on heavy application. 2- Electrical Breast Pump Electric breast pumps express milk from the breast with electric power connected to the power outlet. Many nurses and doctors use electric breast pumps because they are easy to use and have certain types of suction options like periodic, slow, fast, etc. Electric breast pumps have a dedicated control panel to control the suction speed. One potential problem with electrical breast pumps is that they can injure the muscle around the breast if used for long durations and are also prone to electric shock. 3- Battery-powered Breast Pump Battery-powered breast pumps are also a good option for those devoid of electrical and mechanical breast pumps. A battery is used to convert chemical energy into electrical energy, which is then used to express milk from the breast by the same principle that the mechanical breast pump uses. They are just another type of breast pump available on the market. Everything else is similar to the other two types. So these were the three main types of breast pumps available on the market. There is much research in the labs to create a better and more hybrid version of these available breast pumps. Let us hope for the best. We provide a high-quality breast pump, and the Wearable Breast Pump made by us is up to the mark quality. We keep quality over everything. So give us a call for any queries.
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