The entire experience is intimidating enough without having to worry about what is available on the market. Every mother has different pumping needs, so a decision based upon that is best. There are several models available ranging from occasional use to long-term frequent use. Once the determination about how many bottles per week will be needed, a lot of models will automatically fall off the list of suggestions. The process of elimination relieves a lot of the stress involved with trying to find the right pump to suit the needs of the nursing mother.
Price is also a major factor during the selection process.
With the new baby arriving, or if they are already here, they have already consumed a lot of expenses. With that in mind, unless this is acquired as a gift, cost will pretty much rule in the decision making. Pump prices range from a modest twenty dollars for a less frequently used pump to a terrifying seven hundred and fifty dollars for models designed for prolonged long-term use. While manual pumps are far more cost efficient, an electric pump is a lot more user friendly. It really boils down to the opinion of the user.