Expressing at home is easier when the pump and the parts that touch the breast are the right fit, and this page covers both. The range includes the S1 and S2 double electric pumps, the smaller S9, complete expression sets in 24mm and 28mm, breast shield sets from 20mm up to 32mm, backflow protectors, silicone tubing, teats in several flow rates, milk storage bottles and glass bottles in 120ml and 240ml.
Shield size is worth checking first. Sizing follows nipple diameter rather than breast size, and a shield that is too large or too small can make a session uncomfortable or slow, which is why sets are sold separately from the pump and in several sizes. The S1 has an internal rechargeable battery, so it can be used away from a socket, while the S2 is mains powered and stays where it is set up. Backflow protectors and silicone tubing are consumable parts and are replaced from time to time rather than lasting the life of the pump. A few Maymom parts described as Spectra compatible also appear here; they are made by another manufacturer to fit Spectra pumps.
Spectra breast pumps and the pump parts supplied with them are CE-marked medical devices, so read the instructions for use supplied with the pump and follow the cleaning and sterilising steps for each part. These pumps are supplied for single-user use, so pumps and milk-path parts should not be shared between users or bought second-hand. With teats and bottles, use them with adult supervision only, inspect a teat before each use and pull it in all directions, throw it away at the first sign of damage or weakness, never use a feeding teat as a soother, and remember that glass can break if dropped. Our team at Leahy's Pharmacy in Tralee stocks the spares as well as the pumps, which matters when a part fails mid-feed, and can check which set fits the pump you already own. If you are establishing or increasing supply, your public health nurse or lactation consultant is the right person to advise on how often to express. For everything else around feeding, also see our breastfeeding range.
