Hospital Grade Breast Pump Comparison for Corporate Lactation & Clinical Lactation

Hospital grade breast pumps also know as multi-user breast pumps are often used for corporate lactation and clinical settings. There are three we most often recommend.  

	Ameda Pearl	Ameda Platinum	Spectra S3 Pro
Pump Type	Hospital-grade, multi-user	Hospital-grade, multi-user	Hospital-grade, multi-user
Power Source	AC + rechargeable battery	AC only (plug-in)	AC + rechargeable battery
Suction Range	Up to ~250 mmHg	Up to ~250 mmHg	Up to ~270 mmHg
Cycle Speed	Stimulation: ~80–120 CPM Expression: ~30–48 CPM	Adjustable speed, ~30–80 CPM	Adjustable, up to ~70 CPM
Modes/ Adjustability	Stimulation & expression; customizable settings	Fully adjustable vacuum & speed	Adjustable suction & cycles
Closed System	Yes	Yes	Yes
Portability	Portable due to internal battery	Least portable; plug in	Portable due to internal battery
Noise Level	Moderate	Moderate	Relatively quiet
Durability/Use Intensity	For frequent clinical and rental use	Heavy-duty clinical workhorse	For hospital and high-use settings
Typical Use Settings	Hospital, clinic, rental, home use	Hospital, NICU, rental	Hospital, clinic, rental, transitional home use
Available Flange Sizes	25mm, 28.5mm, 30.5mm Inserts: 11mm–21mm	25mm, 28.5mm, 30.5mm Inserts: 11mm–21mm	16mm, 20mm, 24mm, 28mm, 32mm

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An important detail to consider is the availability of flange sizes for these pumps.  Ameda has very few flange sizes, but does offer flange inserts to help reduce the flange size as needed.  Spectra offers flange sizes 16mm-32mm without having to use an insert. Warranty is another consideration. The Ameda Pearl and Ameda Platinum carry a 3 year warranty on pump mechanism while the Spectra S3 Pro offers a 2 year warranty.

Summary

Ameda Platinum

• The most traditional hospital/NICU workhorse

• Plug-in only (no battery)

• Excellent for continuous, high-volume clinical use

• Often chosen for NICUs and long-term rentals

• 3 year limited warranty

Ameda Pearl

• Hospital-grade performance with added portability

• Internal rechargeable battery

• Good balance between clinical strength and flexibility

• Suitable for clinics or parents needing occasional portability

• 3 year limited warranty

Spectra S3 Pro

• Strong hospital-grade suction with Spectra’s comfort-focused design

• Internal rechargeable battery

• Closed system with intuitive controls

• Often preferred for comfort-oriented users transitioning between hospital and home

• More flange sizes available without using inserts

• 2 year limited warranty

Depending on your needs, any of these three pumps are exceptional choices for your corporate lactation or clinical needs.   Available at Lactation Connection.

Here's to productive purchasing,

Tanya

Lactation Connection Offers Spectra Corporate Lactation Workplace Program

Since the release of the new Spectra S3PRO, Lactation Connection is now able to offer companies of any size an affordable Corporate Lactation Program that can increase employee productivity.  The Spectra S3Pro is an FDA cleared multiuser breast pump with a three year warranty and full functionality for dual pumping with twelve levels and up to 70 cycles per minute.

Lactation Rooms Benefit Employees and Companies
Business site corporate lactation rooms help keep your employees working with less missed days due to frustration in finding a time and place to pump and a greatly reduced incidence of illness due to breastmilk in their children which means moms take fewer sick days to care for their babies. Companies who offer lactation support programs for new mothers found that their employee retention rate was 94%. In summary the following benefits are noteworthy.

• Reducing the risk of some health issues for women and children
• Decreasing employee absences associated with caring for a sick child by as much as 50%
• Promoting an earlier return from maternity leave
• Increasing retention of female employees. 

Some states have Breastfeeding Coalitions such as the one in Missouri that offer grants to companies who initiate lactation rooms.  For more information contact your state breastfeeding coalition.

Spectra Breast Pumps Offer Seamless Transition from Home to Office
Since most insurance companies offer the Spectra S1 or S2 breast pumps to mothers, more moms are choosing Spectra due to the closed system and high ratings given by other mothers.  Spectra breast pump parts are interchangeable from the S1, S2 and the new S3PRO so moms can use their own pump parts if they have obrained a Spectra personal pump for use at home.  Lactation Connection also offers programs where companies provide each mother with their own Spectra collection kit or companies with smaller budgets can allow moms to purchase their own collection kit.

Program Options
Lactation Connection program options include the custom pricing depending on the number of pumps required, the inclusion ore exclusion of personal collection kits with custom flange sizes and a parts replacement subscription as well as a warm-line where moms can get answers to their pumping and breastfeeding questions from experienced lactation consultants.

For more information or a custom quote, please call Lactation Connection at 800-216-8151.

Happy productivity!
Tanya Roberts
Lactation Connection
Serving Nursing Mother's Since 1993
800-216-8151

References
Cohen R, Mrtek MB, Mrtek RG. Comparison of maternal absenteeism and infant illness rates among breastfeeding and formula-feeding women in two corporations. American Journal of Health Promotion.1995;10(2),148-153.
Ortiz J, McGilligan K, Kelly P. Duration of breast milk expression among working mothers enrolled in an employer-sponsored lactation program. Pediatric Nursing. 2004;30(2):111-119.