Madela Harmony?? Or Freestyle?

[Wugz22]

I have been using the Madela Freestyle and love it, but its a lot of prep-work/cleaning/etc. I am wondering if a manual pump would be easier when I'm just out and about and need a quick pump?

I am going to a wedding on Saturday and will be away from baby and drinking for 5 hours. I know I need to pump but don't want to save any BM with alcohol in it. Would a quick manual pump on each boob be more convenient than strapping on the whole Freestyle set up? Or is it the same amount of work?

 

[annio84]

I personally find that the actual pumping part takes longer with a manual pump so any time gained in the set up is lost in getting the milk off. Plus my manual pump tends to drip milk on me - not what you want when you're all dressed up. That said it definitely wins on portability.