may,
If u're serious abt wanting to BF, bear with the heart pain and go for the best.. Medela Pump-In-Style series and nothing less. I breastfed for 2 years and I think I definitely qualify to give u this advice :
I started off using the medela dual eletric pump and the medela hand pump. Not only were they ineffective, they left me with breasts feeling half emptied and loads of frustrations not being able to totally empty the breasts even after 45min of pumping (not to mention 45min less sleeptime when Ariene was waking every 2.5-3h to feed).
After 4.5 months of suffering and facing a decreased milk supply, I went to Yen Ping in KK to unblock my engorged breasts and I saw her using the Medela Pump-in-style and asked her for breast pump advice. She also advised me to buy the medela pump-in-style as it lasts a loooong time and its performance doesn't decrease with continued use (unlike the cheaper electric pumps). I decided that I had enough of suffering so I took Yen Ping's advise and bought the medela pump-in-style advanced. It was a SAVIOR! Pumping milk had never been faster (10-15min) and more efficient (almost empties out whole breast).
Don't think so much. Invest in a good breast pump if u intend to breast feed for prolonged periods or if u're gonna have a #3. U remember all the bottles of EBM in my freezer in one of the photos i posted long time ago? They were compliments from my Medela Pump In Style Advanced
ps: u want buy at $100+ cheaper, buy from First Few years but theirs is US version so u need to use a transformer but its no big deal, esp if ur hb is eee trained. Can go Simlim tower buy a smaller & lighter transformer if u find the one FFY give is too bulky.
ps2: Don't buy from shopping centers, kiddy palace etc. I've asked the local distributor before, They do not honor the warranty from anywhere other than their own store in TMC. First Few Years have their own warranty and workshop specially for Medela pump-in-styles.