Yes, there are risks to using a Haakaa Pump. Haakaa Pumps generate negative pressure and typically result in more milk removed than a traditional passive milk collector. This can be problematic in 2 ways: While a haakaa pump is certainly much more convenient than an electric breast pump, I didn’t find that it was a replacement for my electric pump. However, I did notice that in my experience, even though the haakaa pump is not a true breast pump, it can pull out more milk than a traditional milk saver that doesn’t have a suction feature.

This handy little pump is inexpensive, easy to carry around with you and will help make collecting expressed milk a doddle.

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As if the haakkaa couldn’t get any better, did you know you can also use it to help remove clogged ducts? Foremilk refers to the thin, translucent, watery milk that is seen at the start of breast emptying, particularly when the breast is full and milk hasn’t been removed for a period of time. There may be a tendency for the Haakaa to collect more of this “foremilk” which is viewed less favorably than high fat “hindmilk.” If the Haakaa is not being used on overly full breasts, this is not a concern, and even the “foremilk” is still valuable. It just won’t keep baby full for as long as the higher fat milk. Can a Haakaa Pump go in the dishwasher? If you’re an exclusive pumper, I think having a haakaa would still be beneficial, but it can’t take the place of an electric pump. I think having something small that you can take with you on short trips that doesn’t require electricity would absolutely benefit an exclusive pumping mom. What if the Haakaa Won’t Stay On? By doing this, the pump actually works to pull the milk from your breast rather like an electric pump would with its pulling motion.

Once your baby switches sides, she’ll be able to get another let down from your other breast, so you should not worry about the haakaa draining all of the milk from your breast. By using the haakaa to simply catch the milk that would otherwise be leaking into a breast pad, you won’t be altering your supply too much. The haakaa isn’t just for new mamas though. It can be used as a manual pump throughout your breastfeeding journey. Since it’s so small, it’s a great option to toss in your purse or overnight bag if you think you might need to express a bit of milk in a pinch.The Haakaa Orignal With Flower Stopper ( to buy) comes with a cute flower, which acts as a cap to prevent spilled milk. This is the most popular model, because it is still affordable but comes with the flower stopper, which many mamas consider invaluable. Note: This can be a choking hazard as baby gets older and likes to put things in her/his mouth. Haakaa Convertible