One of the most important choices you’ll make as new mother is your choice of breast pump if you choose to nurse. In general, unless you have an excellent milk supply, which is rarer than you might imagine or the time and fortitude to nurse exclusively, you’re going to need a breast pump.

I was one of those women who said, “Hey people have been doing this for thousands of years, how hard can it be.” Unfortunately I was also one with a limited milk supply so it didn’t take me long to go scurrying for a breast pump.

It isn’t always necessary to run out and buy a breast pump right away, but it is worthwhile to do you research and decide which one will work best for you if it turns out you need it.

This Medela Pump-in-Style is one of the most popular breast pumps on the market. Though a little pricy, it is similar to hospital style pumps with adjustable speed and vacuum control and does one of the best jobs of mimicking baby’s speed and suction. It includes everything you need for pumping at home or on the go, including a shoulder bag, battery pack and lots of accessories.