{"id":905,"date":"2026-02-20T10:19:13","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T10:19:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rahel-ineichen.ch\/companionship\/breastfeeding-aids\/"},"modified":"2026-04-13T07:54:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T07:54:39","slug":"breastfeeding-aids","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rahel-ineichen.ch\/en\/companionship\/breastfeeding-aids\/","title":{"rendered":"Breastfeeding aids"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_specialty et_pb_equal_columns et_pb_gutters3 et_block_section marie_team2\" id=\"marie_light_background\"><div class=\"et_pb_row et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_single et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rahel-ineichen.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/close-up-smiling-mid-adult-woman-breastfeeding-newborn-girl-home-scaled.jpg\" title=\"close-up-smiling-mid-adult-woman-breastfeeding-newborn-girl-home\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rahel-ineichen.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/close-up-smiling-mid-adult-woman-breastfeeding-newborn-girl-home-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/rahel-ineichen.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/close-up-smiling-mid-adult-woman-breastfeeding-newborn-girl-home-1280x1920.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/rahel-ineichen.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/close-up-smiling-mid-adult-woman-breastfeeding-newborn-girl-home-980x1470.jpg 980w, https:\/\/rahel-ineichen.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/close-up-smiling-mid-adult-woman-breastfeeding-newborn-girl-home-480x720.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1707px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-814\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_pb_specialty_column et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_inner_0 et_pb_row_inner et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_inner_0 et_pb_column_inner et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>breastfeeding aids<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>Breastfeeding aids can provide support <\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1554\">In certain situations, additional aids can provide relief or temporarily make the breastfeeding process easier.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1584\">These include, for example:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><ul>\n<li data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1602\">\n<p data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1602\">Nipple shields<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>Breast pumps<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1603\" data-end=\"1632\">\n<p data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1632\">Supplemental Nursing Systems (SNS)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1661\">\n<p data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1661\">Compresses for engorgement<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1713\">\n<p data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1713\">Low-level laser therapy for sore nipples<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1752\">\n<p data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1752\">Individually fitted breast shields<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p data-start=\"1754\" data-end=\"1854\">We will always decide together whether and which aid makes sense \u2013 tailored to your specific situation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1856\" data-end=\"1973\">Not every aid is necessary in the long term.<br data-start=\"1902\" data-end=\"1905\">Often, a targeted adjustment or correction of the breastfeeding position is enough.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_0_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_0 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\" href=\"https:\/\/rahel-ineichen.ch\/kontakt\/\">Request a consultation<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_specialty et_pb_equal_columns et_pb_gutters3 et_block_section marie_team2\" id=\"marie_light_background\"><div class=\"et_pb_row et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_pb_specialty_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_inner_1 et_pb_row_inner et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_inner_1 et_pb_column_inner et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>Are you wondering<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>When does a breast pump make sense?<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_inner_2 et_pb_row_inner et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_inner_2 et_pb_column_inner et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1307\"><span>In certain situations, a professional breast pump can be a valuable support \u2013 for example, with premature births, when building up milk supply, or during temporary separation of mother &amp; child. <\/span>Together, we will clarify whether a breast pump makes sense in your situation. <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1307\">A breast pump can be used for medical indications, such as:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_8 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><ul>\n<li data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"918\">\n<p data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"918\">for premature babies<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"952\">\n<p data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"952\">for infants with a weak suck<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"974\">\n<p data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"974\">for malformations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1007\">\n<p data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1007\">for organic diseases<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1066\">\n<p data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1066\">for medically necessary separation of mother and child<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1093\">\n<p data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1093\">for sore nipples<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1132\">\n<p data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1132\">for engorgement or mastitis<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1182\">\n<p data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1182\">for decreased or increased milk production<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1232\">\n<p data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1232\">during temporary medical treatment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_9 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_single et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_1 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rahel-ineichen.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AdobeStock_298124808.jpeg\" title=\"Mother Pumps Milk While Breastfeeding Her Baby\" width=\"1162\" height=\"1635\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rahel-ineichen.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AdobeStock_298124808.jpeg 1162w, https:\/\/rahel-ineichen.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AdobeStock_298124808-980x1379.jpeg 980w, https:\/\/rahel-ineichen.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AdobeStock_298124808-480x675.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1162px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-864\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section ingrid_dark_background\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_pb_equal_columns et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_5 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_10 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_center-tablet et_pb_text_align_center-phone\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\" data-et-mv-hidden-phone=\"true\"><h2>My support regarding breast pumps<\/h2>\n<p>A breast pump is a tool \u2013 it does not replace personal support. The goal is not to pump as much as possible \u2013 but to find a solution that feels right for you. <\/p>\n<p>I support you with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>choosing the right breast shield size<\/li>\n<li>correct application<\/li>\n<li>building up or regulating milk supply<\/li>\n<li>combining breastfeeding and pumping<\/li>\n<li>planning for the return to work<\/li>\n<li>gradual weaning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et_pb_column_2_5 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_1_wrapper preset--module--divi-button--a93bd5f4-85ca-4af8-aab9-5954042d5969_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_1 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-button--a93bd5f4-85ca-4af8-aab9-5954042d5969\" href=\"https:\/\/rahel-ineichen.ch\/begleitung\/stillhilfen\/\">Request support<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_3 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_pb_equal_columns et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_2 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rahel-ineichen.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/side-view-woman-using-nebulizer-home-scaled.jpg\" title=\"side-view-woman-using-nebulizer-home\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rahel-ineichen.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/side-view-woman-using-nebulizer-home-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/rahel-ineichen.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/side-view-woman-using-nebulizer-home-1280x1920.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/rahel-ineichen.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/side-view-woman-using-nebulizer-home-980x1470.jpg 980w, https:\/\/rahel-ineichen.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/side-view-woman-using-nebulizer-home-480x720.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1707px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-811\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_11 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>health insurance coverage<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_12 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2><span class=\"underline-magical\"><em>Breast pump -<\/em> rent or buy?<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_13 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_justified\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"765\">I will support you individually in the selection, use, and adjustment of a suitable breast pump \u2013 at home or in my practice in K\u00fcssnacht am Rigi.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_14 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_justified\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"765\">I am happy to provide transparent information about the current cost structure and the process. According to the List of Pharmaceutical Products and Medical Devices (MiGel, as of 2025), breast pumps are covered by health insurance if there is a medical indication. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_toggle_0 et_pb_toggle et_pb_toggle_item et_pb_toggle_close et_pb_module et_block_module\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Purchase<\/h3><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content clearfix\"><p data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1527\">The following options are available:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1623\">\n<li data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1557\">\n<p data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1557\">Manual breast pump<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1590\">\n<p data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1590\">Single electric breast pump<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1623\">\n<p data-start=\"1593\" data-end=\"1623\">Double electric breast pump<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1666\">An accessory set is included with the purchase.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_toggle_1 et_pb_toggle et_pb_toggle_item et_pb_toggle_close et_pb_module et_block_module\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Rental<\/h3><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content clearfix\"><p data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1837\">Electric breast pumps can also be rented.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1837\">The rental period is usually a maximum of 8 weeks and can be extended if there is a medical justification.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"1895\">A separate accessory set is required for rentals.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"2005\">In the case of a medical indication (e.g., adjustment of the breast shield size), the accessories can be reimbursed again.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_2_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_2 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\" href=\"https:\/\/rahel-ineichen.ch\/kontakt\/\">Request personal consultation<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":901,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"dipi_cpt_category":[],"class_list":["post-905","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rahel-ineichen.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/905","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rahel-ineichen.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rahel-ineichen.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rahel-ineichen.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rahel-ineichen.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=905"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/rahel-ineichen.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/905\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":906,"href":"https:\/\/rahel-ineichen.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/905\/revisions\/906"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rahel-ineichen.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/901"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rahel-ineichen.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=905"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"dipi_cpt_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rahel-ineichen.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/dipi_cpt_category?post=905"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}