Hospital Grade Breast Pump
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If you are a new patient seeking prenatal care, please call 310-794-7274. If you are an established patient and need to reach labor and delivery, call 310-825-9111 for Westwood or 424-259-9250 for Santa Monica.
About Hospital Grade Breast Pumps
The term “hospital grade breast pump” is often used as a marketing term. In most cases, a personal-use breast pump works well for most parents. Some higher-risk patients might qualify for a multi-user, heavy-duty hospital grade pump if they meet certain medical needs. Even if a hospital-grade pump is approved, it's still helpful for the parent to have a good personal-use pump too.
Some reasons a hospital-grade pump might be considered:
- The baby is in the hospital (like in the NICU).
- The baby has a medical condition (like breathing or heart problems, or something like a cleft palate) that makes breastfeeding hard.
- The parent has tried using other pumps (manual or electric) but isn’t making enough milk
Because these situations can be complex, a lactation consultant in the hospital will review each case and talk through what’s possible.
UCLA Health is committed to supporting your breastfeeding goals. To learn more about our lactation services, please contact us at 424-259-8250 or visit our website at Breastfeeding Services - Labor & Delivery | UCLA Health