Pushed by a growing need to reduce pain and discomfort for breastfeeding moms, engineers, experts and breastfeeding advocates have been coming up with different ideas to redesign the breast pump for years. Thanks to the development of technology, a growing number of start-up companies are actually bringing their redesigned breast pump in the market in the coming months. There are finally better choices for millions of breastfeeding moms.
While a breast pump has brought convenience for moms who can store as much breastmilk as needed, its use has always been a cause for complaints. Its original designs, dating back to the late 1800s, have generally not been made for comfort or elegance, per The Atlantic. Hence, a breast pump redesign is long overdue.
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AP reports that a number of redesigned breast pumps will be hitting the shelves soon. Some of these are ideas from breastfeeding moms themselves, who have been finding ways to make the task of feeding babies a more comfortable experience. Parents can look forward to different choices of redesigned breast pumps from these start-ups:
Might Mom Hush-a-Pump
This redesigned breast pump will do away with the noise that's common in breast pump machines. It is currently in its test phase, per its official site.
Naya Health Smart Pump
Described as the Apple of breast pumps by Tech Insider, this redesigned breast pump is featured with hydraulics, going by the idea that water suction offers less pain than air suction. Its breast pump redesign is also going to use silicon material and not hard plastic.
Freemie
Also known as the milk collection cups, this is actually an accessory that complements any existing breast pump machine. Using this will do away the discomfort of having to get half-naked as moms use the pump. It is already available in the market per its official site.
Mamava
This start-up provides various establishments such as offices, schools, malls, airports and hospitals -- its "lactation suites," allow moms to breastfeed or pump milk in privacy. More information about its availability are found at the Mamava site.
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