Thank you for doing all this research and making this video! It was very needed. You're right - these things are not cheap. Us Mama's need reviews like this. ♡ God bless you.

Thank you, you hit all the points that I wanted to know when shopping for a wearable pump. Thank you for all your content I love it!

Thank you so much for the thoughtful review, I already had the Elvie on my registry, and am glad I went that way after the video. Also getting the Spectra S1 from my insurance.

Thank you so much for buying these and reviewing them. It's very helpful! Take care and hope your family is well. 😊

Loved the video. Thank you for your honest review. I’ve been using my Elvie for 6 months already and I LOVE IT. It’s so easy to pump at work and when on the go.

I would love a video on what you two did for sleep training or sleep support for your little one after the newborn stage.

This review is SO helpful - thank you!

Thank you for this video! I love my Elvie pump. I find it so great to pump in the car, for traveling or when I have people over in my house. I also found that they charge very quickly.

Thank you for bringing up the point about not emptying enough can reduce supply. Our team of IBCLCs often get asked if we have wearable pumps. In truth we have prototypes but have yet to mass produce because of this concern. We like to say the 'traditional' pumps are considered primary and wearables can be considered 'secondary.' Hopefully after more perfecting, we will feel safe to deliver a wearable version to the market soon. We work so hard to make milk for our babies! Understandably everyone's lifestyle should be considered when choosing what's best for their bodies.

Thank you so much for taking the time out of your day to do this! It was so well put together!!! Do you have or plan on having one on the Elvie Stride? It's a bit more affordable.

This comparison was SO helpful!! I’ve been researching wearables and thought I was going to get the Willow Go. After watching your video I will definitely be purchasing the Elvie. Thank you Dr!!

Thanks for this! I was sold on the Willow until this video, but I think I’ll be switching to Elvie, now. 😊

Love the channel. I had twins 5 months ago and have the Elvie. I love that I don't have to have cords everywhere while working at my desk. I still have to pump using my regular pump 2-3x per day though.

Another great video! Thank you so much for making it.

Would love a 2023 update with the other pumps you mentioned at the end of the video.

Both breast pumps are fsa, hsa and insurance compatible for anyone that wants one. And they actually don’t run $500 for both the elvie actually is only $400 coming for both, but you have the option to get only one as well which is $200 something. Again both you can get through insurance or hsa and fsa

Great video! I appreciate testimonials and comparisons!

Tbh I did a lot of research between the Willow 3 and the Willow Go and tbh the Willow Go is the way easier, more affordable option. It’s still louder but it feels more akin to my spectra when it comes to emptying my breasts when I crank it up. Anyway, the Willow Go model is a game changer as far as pumping goes, the new model seems really good for if you need sanitary bags but honestly it’s a money grab. I exclusively have to pump for my nicu baby and the Go has really saved my breastfeeding journey. One big negative though is you can’t stick your pump parts in the fridge if you’re a lazy bum like me who used to only wash my parts like three times a day. So I do a couple good hand washes and sanitize/dry the pump parts in my little sanitizer machine now.

Thank you for this video! I love my spectra too but it’s hard to get tied down to a pump every 3 hours of the day. I can’t afford to buy the “wrong one” so this is very helpful :) 👏🏼👏🏼

Thank you so much for your videos. They are so helpful!

Thank you so much for making this video!

Can you as well review the new Elvie Stride wearable pump please!? Lots of people love it and it’s cheaper than the original Elvie and said it’s “hospital grade” pump! Thank you!

Thanks for sharing! My husband and I have been TTC for a few months now so I'm doing any and ALL research, while I have the time! Hahah Hope you had a wonderful holiday!

Wonderful, I’m due in a month and a half and already got the Elvie. I was hoping to use it in the car or occasionally, as I hope to primarily breast feed. This information came at a great time for me. It was hard to choose between the two with just looking at basic reviews.

I am currently sitting in the NICU watching this. Thanks for helping me make my decision. I hope it works well for me also. There is nothing like these hospital pumps (Ameda). I wish the manufacturer of these would make wearable😂. Great review. Thanks again. 😅

I know you are a Dr. but I couldn't help but notice your neck, have you got your thyroid checked? when looking at the video its on the left that seemed enlarged. My husband had thyroid cancer so this concern comes from the heart- and maybe you are already aware of this.

I love watching y’all. Sarah you’re so down to earth and beautiful! Thank you for doing this for us! I so trust your opinion!

Glad I seen this… sound is definitely important to me and glad you demonstrated that feature for both. If I decided to buy a wearable it would definitely be elvie.

Super helpful. Thanks so much !!

I'm expecting my first in March and researching the best way to pump as a high school math teacher, so I don't have to take a "time out" from teaching every day especially if I'm not lucky enough to have a co-teacher. I have yet to finish watching your review but imagine my surprise at discovering one of my high school classmates is now teaching me about breast pumps on KZfaq. Glad to see small-town people doing great things!

Thank you, Great video! Do you still plan to make the other videos showing how to set them up? If you so can you also show how you care for them as well please

Yaaaaay! I found your September 2020 TTC video. I just had to search for most recent. Woohoooo! Congratulations 🎉🎈🎊

This is very helpful, thank you!

I am very thankful I invested in the elvie because I could not be an outpatient physical therapist assistant without it. It is just not possible to take 20mins away from my patient's 60min appt. I do have to be careful not to lean too far forward with it. Very excited to hear the comparison of the 2 from someone else in thw medical field. It will help with baby number 2

Thank you for making this video

Hi! I’m currently 12 weeks pregnant with my second child. I used and LOVED my spectra s1 3 years ago when I would pump for my first. For this pregnancy I’ve been looking into hands free options to go along with my spectra and was so torn because breastfeeding is so personal and those pumps are not cheap. Thank you SO SO much for breaking down the pros and cons of each pump in such a realistic way that answered all of my concerns, especially the suction style. I have so much more to consider now but it will definitely help me to decide which pump to pick. Since you said you would do more videos on pumps I will hold off on making my final choice until you have gone through more! Thanks again!!

-I really appreciate your review. I had the Willow 3 for exclusive pumping in 2020 (my 2nd baby was in NICU and refused to BF from me once she realized she didn't have to work for it from a bottle, lol). I am a psych nurse in clinic and sometimes hospital. I had a Medela Symphony that I would use (usually at home for comfort). The Willow was great for work as hands free but because of constant suction, I think I just got to the point I was tired of it and uncomfortable (I quit pumping at 3 months, sadly). I also had issues with reusable containers after 2 months not working and the company sent me tips, those didn't help, I bought new containers and it would eventually not read that I was pumping and not get out of stimulation mode. The added costs of the Willow just make me think that I'm not going that route thus time and will try Elvie instead. My BCBS insurance covered Willow in full. My nips are elastic per lactation consultant and stretch very easily which may have contributed to my discomfort. I will try the Elvie this time and hope for the best given its more natural suction. I feel the constant suck on the Willow really didn't help with my let down and I was never fully emptied which I desperately needed to avoid mastitis which I had twice. I liked that the Willow had the bag option too but it got pricey. My 3rd baby should be here in 2 months or less, so i hope to breastfeed but will be ready for back to work with a hands free pump. Thank you again for the review!

I’ve read several comparison articles between these two brands, and this is the best breakdown I’ve seen. It was so helpful to hear them and to see you actually wear them. And you brought up points that none of the sources I’ve read even mentioned, like how the willow does constant suction vs traditional intermittent suction on the Elvie. Thank you! Very helpful information.

Hi! Love your page. Would love for you to do a video on safe birth control methods while breastfeeding 🤱🏽. Which one would be more beneficial

Which version of the Spectra do you use? Thank you for such a helpful video!

I currently use the Momcozy S9 wearable pump and the flanges are silicon super comfortable, and more affordable. $100 and gets the job done!

I’ve exclusively pumped for over a year and both Elvie and Willow are a gamble. You either hate it or love it, there’s no in between.

I would love to see a comparison with Elvie Stride too.

Very helpful!

Thank you for the review. I also love my Spectra but I can't use it while on the move. I'll get the Elvie. It is smaller and quieter.

Agreed!! Doesn’t hold a great charge I only use it 2 times at work and I have to charge it for next day. But love the Elvie overall! Worth the investment especially if you plan on having a few little ones

Great video !

Hello! Thanks so much for your super helpful videos! I am an outpatient pediatrician, and I was wondering if you find that the Elvie is leak free when actually moving around to examine a patient or is it more for typing notes at a desk? How about when wrangling a toddler for a COVID swab? 😂 Thanks!!

Wow, we have really tech’d the hell out of mothering. I really admire the moms that keep it old school and simple.

Can you PLEASE make a video on what your baby is eating? My baby is 9 months and just got his first tooth. I’m going to start him on more “advanced” foods and need some ideas/tips. Thank you!

Its 4am and my wife wants this to make her life easier lol Good luck everyone

Thank you for the informative video! Watching this back, it looks like there’s a bump/lump in her neck or thyroid area?

Hi ! You made my morning with the Willow and Elvie. I’m a new mommy to be 16 weeks today and I’m doing my research about breast pumping because I want to breast bump as long as I can. I’m freaking out with the shortage of formula and scared that I might not produce breast milk. What are suggestions or guide you have on producing/keeping breast milk to keep follow coming ? and my second question/concern which spectra pump do you use or recommend ?

I felt the same way ... I love my spectra as well when I was breastfeeding I felt the willow pump was a waste of money I had to keep calling & even had to replace mine

How long does the battery life last for the Elvie and the Willow? I plan on using one of these for 3-3.5 hour time intervals in between my breaks at my 12 hour work shifts

Great review! Idk why anyone would buy the willow in general, but especially after watching this! If you’re gonna pay $500 for a pump, it may as well be the Elvie and not all the cons that Willow has.

Hello Doctor. Thank you for your videos. Quick question I am all about being as natural as possible. Pregnant with baby number two and been thinking about using a wearable breast pump. However, someone brought up on a blog I was reading the danger of possible being exposed to EMFs. What are your thoughts on that? ty in advanced

I am 5 weeks PP and exclusively pumping. My primary pump is the Spectra Synergy Gold, which I love and I recently purchased the Imani 2 from Legendairy Milk. I love my spectra as it really empties me, but the Imani is hit or miss. Some sessions it seems to empty me and others I find an hour later I need to go back to my spectra and pump for relief. I am a teacher and will be going back to work in a few more weeks. I am still considering the Elvie or Willow as the Imani is very bulky and I’m just not thrilled with the performance of it.

Hello Doctors 🌷🌷🌷I’d like to ask you more professional opinions: How to return body shape and tone after pregnancy . When it’s better to start , what exactly work well what is dangerous to do . About food etc ) Thank you)!

Thanks for this video. I have tried one wearable breast pump and I hated it. It made my boobs bleed, but it was one I got off Amazon for around $60. But I more than anything wanted to be able to pump without taking off my shirt.

I wish I would have watched this before buying willow! Literally some of the worst pumps I’ve ever used and the most expensive… I had no sleep and bought these on a whim thinking they would be great, was very wrong. Thanks for sharing your experience.

Very useful

I just want to put this out there… call your insurance company and check! I have blue cross blue shield through team care and they cover any pump 100% no cap on price. It even said wearables like willow and elvie. I was just about to buy one but I called and checked first thank goodness

How do you know if you’re emptying completely?

Hey Dr Sarah... how old is your baby now and are you still pumping? If not when did you stop? I have 3 month old and just got back to work...

What were the pump model specific names? I'm considering the Elvie Stride but I'm wondering what these two models were.

I’ve got the Elvie breast pump and can’t wait to use them once my baby is here xxx

What did you do regarding the Elvie flange sizes ?

Love your content! Could you do a video on sleep training?

I have the medela and I never get any milk in the stimulation mode. I probably wouldn’t ever get to 1.5 ounces with the willow.

Hi! I had a spectra from my previous pregnancy. The last time I used it was 2 years ago. Do you think I can continue to use it alternating with a new Elvie? So I don’t have to buy 2 new pumps. Or does a spectra go bad by time ? I’m talking about the motor only but I’m definitely gonna buy new supplies( tubing, bottles, flanges.. etc)

What are your thoughts on the new Elvie pump which is covered under insurance?

Any thoughts on the WillowGo?

Curious about most recent data on co-sleeping and what the science says

How do you check to see if you’re empty??

Question:is it safe to buy a breast pump used.

What are some Facebook support groups can I join ? I am in my second trimester

Is it painful ? And is it pumps good?

Is this good for girls who are double DD?

Elvie now has a hospital grade pump, so the suction is supposed to be much better, and you're supposed to be able to fully empty the breast. I would be curious about what your thoughts would be on that one?

Is there an emf radiation from the Bluetooth?

Hi! Could you guys possibly due a video on baby crib mattresses? I am overwhelmed by the options. We think a spring mattress is best compared to foam, but curious what you guys have or recommend. So many options and so many opinions on what is "best" or "safest" so wondering if you have any recommendations for navigating this.

I'm in my first trimester and after seeing everything is going well at my first ultrasound I'm letting myself start to plan. I'm big on making lists, even lists of lists I need to make haha. I work from home, get 3 months of paid leave, and really am motivated to breastfeed. I like the idea of a hands free option but at $500 I think I'd like to know breastfeeding will work for me and understand my supply before making that kind of investment. Do you think it's necessary to have a pump ready for when you get home from the hospital?

Could you guys do a video on sterilization for newborns? My nephew was just born and man is there a lot of different info out there

Hi Dr. Bjorkman, Do you know how woman that have large breast do with these pumps?

Which spectra do you like the most?

My Frist baby I found really hard breastfeed I really was producing anything for months by then she was on milk powder will these breast help to bring my milk on I'm pregnant now

This is unrelated and it could be just the lighting, but it appears that your right side of neck is enlarged? I hope you are ok. Great video comparison!

Would you say it's worth it to get hands free over something loke a spectra if you don't care as mich about output

Hi Dr., are you open to donating your Willow, seeing that you don't use them anymore? I'll pay for shipping :)

Hi! Thank you for taking the time to create these videos! I have learned so much. Quick question about the booster vaccine and first trimester. I am 6 weeks pregnant and worried about the potential for high fever if I get the booster vaccine during my first trimester. Is there any evidence indicating that waiting (and quarintining😎) until 2nd trimester to get the booster (or any vaccine) shot could mitigate against potential harm from vaccine immune response fever? Thank you! (And as always, I plan to consult my OB😊)

Do you think these work if you’re a bigger chested mama?

Can you use the ellie without apps?

Very helpful! I give this advice to be helpful, try to replace the word "um" with silence.

Doing a c section while wearing a pump is not a issue with sterility?

Hi! Has anybody mention anything about your thyroid? They’re not symmetrical and slightly enlarged. I hope you get them checked. Take care

imagine if men where to breastfeed..then maybe the breast-pump industri would have realistic pricing for wearable breast pumps. Would love to try one, but the price puts me off. Great video btw, I really enjoyed it.

Strange question because my neck looks like yours. Do you have an enlarged thyroid?

Have you been checked for goiter? Your neck looks so swollen. Not trying to be rude maybe it’s just a shadow but it’s the concerned nurse in me with a family history of thyroid issues😬

Love you