Breast Pumps
There are different pumps for different uses, and not every mom needs or wants a pump. When choosing the pump to fit your needs, there are several important questions to ask yourself: Was your baby born early? Is baby having a hard time latching on or gaining weight? Are you returning to work or do you want a pump just for convenience? How mobile do you need to be and do you want the latest technology?

At babyworks, our expert staff will help you fit your answers to pump that will meet your needs. We'll help you decide what to buy or rent, plus make sure your parts fit correctly and you know how to use your pump.

We are an exclusive vendor of Medela breast pumps because of their ability to work for most women and the willingness of the company to stand behind their products. Below are the variety of pumps for purchase and rent along with a description of their specific purposes.

Breast Pumps For Purchase

Medela Pump In Style Advanced (available in a messenger, back pack, or Metro bag)
This pump is designed for mothers who are returning to work outside the home, will be separated from baby for temporary travel or want the convenience of a double electric breast pump.  It is designed to maintain an established milk supply, not initiate or bring in a milk supply. The Pump In Style Advanced utilizes 2-phase Expression technology, an advanced pumping pattern that mimcs a baby's natural nursing pattern. This pump plugs into an electrical source or can be used with a battery pack (included). Car lighter adaptors are available for an additional charge. The pump is available in both an over-the-shoulder messenger bag and a backpack bag.

Medela Freestyle
The latest in pumping technology from Medela, the Freestyle is a small and portable double electric pump with the power and technology to be used daily by mothers working outside of the home. In addition to its 2-phase Expression technology, the pump features a rechargeable battery, LCD digital display, programmable settings, and a built in timer. The Freestyle also comes with adaptors for hands-free use.

Medela Swing
A convenient single-sided pump, the Swing can be plugged in or battery powered and is small and light enough to wear on a belt clip or with a shoulder/neck strap (included). The Swing features 2-phase Expression technology and can be used as an occasional use or daily pump for mothers who have an established milk supply.

Medela Harmony
The Harmony is a one handed manual pump with 2-phase Expression. The pump is inexpensive andeasy to use. It is designed for occasional use.'

Please Note: As a Medela vendor, we are unable to advertise our purchase pump prices on our Web site. Please call 402-423-6402 for current prices. As with all of our products, our prices are competitive, and we will teach you how to use your pump and answer any questions you may have.

Rental Equipment
In addition to single-user purchase pumps, babyworks carries hospital grade rental pumps and scales. Hospital grade rental pumps are the preferred pumps for mothers who are having difficulty establishing a milk supply or who are exclusively pumping because baby cannot go to breast.  They are more durable and more expensive than purchase pumps.

Rental pumps or scales are available on a weekly or monthly basis.  Pre-payment is required.  Nebraska Medicaid does cover the rental of a breast pump with a physician’s prescription.

MilkWorks is a 501 C3 non-profit corporation.  Your tax deductible donation allows us to serve as a community resource and provide clinical services to all women, regardless of ability to pay.

Breast pumps are not designed to replace breastfeeding. 
In most situations, they are not as effective as baby in removing milk and maintaining supply.  The effectiveness of any breast pump varies with each woman – depending upon her milk supply, the ease of her let down and her pumping needs.

Keep in mind that many women do not respond to a pump as well as to a baby, and it may take your body some time to get used to using a pump. If you have questions about using your breast pump or establishing and/or maintaining your milk supply, please contact us or visit the MilkWorks' Parent Information Center.