Hi Jenc, I just asked my SIL this same question, she is actually from the US and her company deals with breast milk banks etc so she is in the know. She was in Australia for the last 9 months and recently had her second child here, this is what she replied:

"I bought the Avent Handpump - it was around $80 or so at Target. But pumping for twins you will be much better off with an electric pump. You can either rent a hospital grade electric (they are about $100/month), if you don't want to fork out all the cash right now. And that way you can try before you buy. Otherwise some of the electrics cost up to $400.

I have used both the Ameda pump as well as the Medela pump. I personally prefer Medela but everyone is a little different. The electric pumps will be good if you can afford it because you will be able to do the double pump - it looks crazy but it saves a heck of alot of time.

Just to throw it in while I'm at it even though I am sure the lactation consultant will tell you -

1. It is always best to pump in the morning this is when you get the most milk

2. Don't be disappointed if you are producing very little when you first pump, it will take some time to get used to pumping. You can expect only a few ounces at first each time you pump. This will increase week by week as long as you make pumping part of your regular routine.

3. Drink ALOT of water - if you are properly hydrated you will make more milk. Dehydration puts you at risk for mastitis and low milk supply.

4. Relax while you pump - make it daddy's time with the boys, watch something funny on TV. It is proved that you actually make more milk when you are laughing. And it's good for your sanity.

5. Change positions when you feed and don't wear a restrictive bra, if you get plugged ducts (hard lumps in your breasts) do a gravity feed or pump (sounds crazy, works like magic) As you might have guessed you lean forward and allow your breast with the blockage hang and pump or feed with it hanging. You always want to aim the baby's nose in the direction of the blocked ducts - same with a pump. Gently massage the lumps and feed/pump frequently until they are gone. NO HOT SHOWERS when this happens it will get worse."

I hope this helps some, I found it great initial advice. If you organise for breast feeding classes, I would be interested, and don't mind travelling to Brisbane, I also have another friend who is 13 weeks pregnant with twins who may be interested also. Let me know, xx