What is a Piston Motor Breastpump??
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- Опубліковано 29 сер 2024
- Not all breast pumps are created equal....they don't even use the same technology! Piston motors are not a super common kind of breast pump these days but it is technology that used to be very common and is still seen in some of our gold standard breast pumps. So here is what a piston motor is and why we discussing these more often these days!
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I definitely feel like the Medela Sonata needs more love, it’s a decent portable option if you like and need the Medela Symphony. I just wish it wasn’t so expensive.
I also wish the Ameda parts were more hackable - I prefer the Ameda pump but their parts don’t work with anything else and they are hard to come by.
I love the Sonata! As for the Ameda parts what are you looking to pair with it?
@@genuinelactation I was told by another IBCLC that Ameda parts can only be used with their pumps, is that not true? Similar to Sonata parts not being able to be used with anything else but the Sonata.
@@learntoinvestbetter not quite accurate. Certain ameda pumps should only be used with ameda parts- ameda parts may be used with other pumps. Same with the Sonata- the motor needs the parts its designed for exclusively.
I had a baby 3 years ago & 6 weeks ago, my hospital has this pump.
They are powerhouse style pumps and mechanically they are super easy to repair!
Do any of these compare to the medela pump in style advanced? Maybe the ardo alyssa?
Thank you! I literally just had this question a few days ago!
Hopefully this helped answer your questions!
Could I hack the ardo calypso with spectra tubing and spectra parts? I was sized a way smaller size than the ardo parts provide and I just got it from wic.
Let me pull the ardo calypso today to test to confirm- send me an email at jessica@genuinelactation.com to tell me the size and what parts you already have and I will link you to alternate parts that should work once I confirm! I don’t want to give you faulty advice and risk your pump or success!
I'm using the Ameda Platinum right now and it's working well for me. Is there a smaller pump that operations similarly that you can suggest that will be easier to carry around? The Ameda is too heavy to take outside of the house.
What settings are you using?
@@genuinelactation for stimulation, I’m on 80 speed and suction strength between 25-30. Expression 60 speed and anywhere between 35 and 50 suction. I go higher on the suction depending on how many times I've pumped and because the pump is gentle.
@@genuinelactation any suggestions?
@@KB-qh6tv next time I'm at my desk I have this flagged to check the settings charts but you are high speed low suction- likely Ardo Alyssa
@@genuinelactation thank u, if you can let me know a few options that would be great :)
Besides the hygienikit, can other accessories be used with the Ameda Platinum? For example the spectra accessories.
No- piston pumps need parts that can accommodate their suction pattern. For Ameda Platinum you need that backflow protector or your can strain the motor. You can use alternate flanges though with the Maymom Ameda style base.
@@genuinelactation I appreciate that info, thank you.