“My favorite pump is the Willow 360 Wearable Breast Pump,” says lactation specialist Dr. Lauren Davis. “I absolutely love it.”

“The containers are leakproof and can be worn while doing many tasks,” Davis says. 

She knows from personal experience: ​“As a physician-in-training when these first came out, I wore them while pumping and performing procedures in the hospital without a problem, and they’re so quiet that patients didn’t even know I was wearing them under my white coat.” 

Plus, the suction adjusts to your letdown, making the most out of the session.

 “I love that it provides hospital-grade suction and is responsive to your letdown,” says Davis. That helps optimize the volume you’re able to pump. 

It’s on the pricier side of wearables, says Davis, “but it really is a mom's best friend since you can even lay down and rest while pumping.”

Mother of four and certified Canadian perinatal nurse Tina Bitangcol, is a new parent’s resource for pregnancy and postpartum info and advice over at her site, Bump to Latch. Her favorite breast pump? Lansinoh DiscreetDuo Wearable Pump.

“The price point is amazing,” Bitangcol says, especially compared to other wearable options on the market. “It's lightweight and compact, and it's fully covered under most insurance plans, including Medicaid.”

The convenience of the wearable design is also a gamechanger. “Wearables are amazing if you need to sneak in a pump here or there, especially for moms returning to work while still on their breastfeeding journey,” Bitangcol says.

Built for everyday use, the pump has nine levels of hospital-strength suction, plus four pumping modes. It just takes a little experimentation to find the pump mode right for you.

Bitangcol also isn’t gatekeeping her favorite corded pump, the S2 Plus Premier Double Electric Breast Pump. “This is the breast pump most lactation consultants recommend, and with good reason,” Bitangcol says.

Shari Stamps, a trained postpartum doula and family support specialist agrees: “It’s considered a tried-and-true primary pump to lactation consultants because most pumping mothers respond well to it,” she says. 

“It’s lightweight and quiet while still having effective, strong suction, so we’re talking hospital strength for single or double breast pumping,” she says. “You also have multiple modes and settings right at your fingertips so you can customize your pump settings to match how your baby feeds at the breast.” 

That, in turn, “better supports your breast milk supply,” she says. 

The pump also includes impressive add-ons for a pump under $200, like a built-in nightlight for late sessions, a closed system to prevent backflow, and five massage levels for added comfort and efficiency.

Dr. Lope Adejuyigbe of Nigeria’s first breastfeeding clinic, The BestFeeding Club, raves about this pump. “This breast pump gets the job done without being too forceful”, she says. “Regardless of mum’s nipple size, we’re good to go.” 

It’s also packed with features: single or double pumping options, hospital-strength suction, a lightweight 3-pound design with a carrying handle, and a built-in nightlight for those 3 AM pumping sessions.