I'm considering my options on this one too - thanks for the info from all those experienced Mummies! Just thought I'd add... my friend bought an electric and was then given a manual. She said that the electric hurt like hell and she felt that it contributed to her mastitis as it drew the milk with too much force (and perhaps damaged ducts?). She swapped to the manual and said that she likes this much better as she can be as gentle as she needs to be and pause etc.
I've got an Avent manual and electric. I'm not really expressing anymore, but when I was I would switch between the two. I found I got better suction with the manual, the electric didn't seem to suction as good. I used the electric when I was having trouble letting down, I could just put it on and ignore it and sit on the computer. In saying all that though, I have never been a good expresser, never been able to get much out. Next time, I will consider hiring a Medela from the ABA.
I have the Medela Swing electric pump and ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!! My daughter was only born 4lb 5 oz so I had to express a lot (and still do) as she was not srong enough to feed entirely from the breast - I express at least 2 - 4 times per day and it is not painful at all - it's a little exy and retails around $300 but I picked mine up at chemist warehouse for $250 but sooooo worth the $$$ I initially hired the medela from the chemist but at $80 per month to hire I figured I would be better off just buying one! - The pump is really small, and can be battery powered or plugged in!!
I have the Avent manual and so far have found it very easy to use. In saying that, i have only used it a few times (when i had a cracked nipple) but it was very comfortable and i thought it pumped relatively quickly.
I agree with the others about hiring an electric one first to see how it goes for you.
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