Electric breast pump recommendations

I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed with choice for breast pumps! I want to breastfeed but also pump so my partner can help with feeds. I would like a hands free electric one where I can move around because my partner is away a lot for work and I don’t want to be hooked up to a big one unable to move when I’m on my own with my baby. I will also be doing part time wedding photography after baby is 8 months so I need something easy to use in the toilet where I can sneak off and pump at work. I have read a lot of reviews about the suction breaking after a couple of months on multiple brands.

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I’ve got the Philips Avent breast pump. Haven’t tried it yet, but one of my friends recommended it and the reviews seem to be really good

I've just ordered one from Amazon Prime Day....Momcozy S12 pro. Honestly, I felt overwhelmed with the choices, and all had some negative reviews or comments. I ended up buying just the one to see how I get on with it. I nearly went with Elvie, but it was a lot more expensive and still had negative reviews in places. My approach was just order one, mid range and see how I get on. Nothing seems to work for everyone and it makes it super confusing to pick for us new mums.

Momcozy S9 pro! Good price and does the job well 👍🏼 was recommended by my midwife who used it too x

I’ve been getting confused too but I am going for the Momcozy M5. A lot of Mums say it encourages milk supply and they get a lot from it and it’s hands free and has hospital grade suction at a good price. I think you should go for the one you feel best serves what you need. You won’t know what works for you until the time comes unfortunately.

I have the medela freestyle, it's easy to put together. You can't bend forward a lot though with it once you've pumped for a bit as the pourer is at the top. I went with madella as that was given to use while j stayed in hospital. I exclusively pump and I put mine in microwave bags, when I need to pump I just find a toilet or baby changing area. Wash my hands, put it together and off I go. I'm large chested so my breasts do look comically large with them on but hey ho What I would say is before buying any, get a nippme measurer and see what size your nipples are. Then have a look to see which pump does your size. Incorrect size will affect how comfortable it is to pump as well as affect how much the pump will be able to get out your breasts.