When to buy breast pump?

Hi there, as a FTM currently 20 weeks pregnant, I’m not sure if I’m going to be able to breastfeed or not, but would like to give it my best shot. I’m wondering whether it’s worth investing in a good breast pump that will cost a couple of hundred? Or should I just wait and see if I’m able to breastfeed before spending the money on one?

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Strongly suggest getting a hospital grade pump before you give birth! Your milk supply will kick in after you discharge from the hospital and engorgement is a real pain if you don’t have a proper pump to empty your boobs, especially in the first 2 weeks. Then you’ll need to spend extra money on lactation massages. Most people recommend Spectra which you can try to get a secondhand from Carousell and purchase new parts that come into contact with milk (for hygiene purposes). You can always sell it after that if you decide you to stop BF. For me, I got an imani ibox (hosp grade hands-free) because of the hands-free cups and I know many spectra mums purchase the whole hands-free set to pair with Spectra. Imani has been clearing my boobs well too (1M since I gave birth) so I’m pleased with it :) bought it in 3rd tri because it was on sale - 20% off and shopee vouchers stacked

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