A Mother's Haven

Breastpump Rentals Only you can provide for your baby. We can help! A Mother’s Haven carries Medela breast pumps for rent and sale and Medela pumping supplies. Pumps for sale are available in our online store. Pumps for rent are available for in-store pick up only. Medela Symphony® Breastpump Medela Symphony® Breastpump is the first breastpump with 2-Phase Expression® technology which is proven to achieve faster milk ejection and faster milk flow.*  More efficient and comfortable.  Unique overflow protection.  Double or single pumping.  One knob control.  Whisper quiet operation.  Easy-to-clean.  Compatible with Preemie+ technology (Preemie+ Card sold separately). Featuring the original 2-Phase Expression® technology – found only in Medela breast pumps. Babies breastfeed in 2 phases: 1. Stimulation Phase – when babies first go to breast, they suck fast and light to start milk flowing. 2. Expression Ph...

Sore nipples, engorgement and flat/inverted nipples can be challenges for breastfeeding mothers but TheraShells can help provide relief between feedings. Constructed of medical grade polypropylene, TheraShells are sterile and are ready for immediate use in hospital. What can TheraShells do for you? Here are some features and benefits... - Help flat/inverted nipples or engorgement with small-holed backs - Help soothe sore nipples with large-holed backs - Help keep nipples dry and prevent further irritation - Vented fronts provide air flow for comfort - Help prevent leaks. The foam absorbs well and you also have the cup to hold leaking milk - More flattering appearance under clothes than other shells and inconspicuous under clothes. You can even use them with nursing pads if you want a flawlessly smooth look under clothes. - It's best not to wear them at night, so you don't put pressure on your breast in case you sleep on your side, but they help ...

Just had a new baby?  Looking to rent a hospital grade breastpump to get your milk supply going? Here at A Mother's Haven, we rent out the Medela Symphony breast pump to new parents, as well as we sell all of the pump parts, including the Symphony pump rental kit , the Medela pump tubing , the Symphony membrane caps , the different size breastshields , etc. It can all be a bit confusing about which pump to get - if you stop by the boutique at 16101 Ventura Blvd Ste 230, Encino, CA 91436, we're more than happy to talk with you and figure out the best pump for your situation (low milk supply, going back to work, etc).  Or call us with any questions! Medela Symphony Breast Pump Rental Rates: $75 per month (pay month-to-month) $195 for a 3 month commitment $300 for a 6 month commitment (no deposit required) Call us at (818) 380 - 3111 to reserve your pump! Visit us at: 16101 Ventura Blvd. Suite 230 Encino, CA. 91436 p. (818) 380-3111 w.  shopthehaven.com

Medela has come out with a fabulous new product to make life easier for breastfeeding moms!  Their Quick Clean Breastmilk Removal Soap quickly dissolves breastmilk from all of your pump parts, bottles, nipples, and even your nursing bras & tanks!  No scrubbing needed - even on stubborn residue up to 3 days old! For use on breast pump parts, bottles, and nipples: - Separate all your parts (take the breastshield off the connector, and separate the valve & membrane).  Rinse the parts briefly before using the soap. - Fill your sink or a large bowl with lukewarm water, making sure the water will cover everything you are cleaning.  As the sink is filling, add 3 pumps of Quick Clean Soap for every gallon of water. - Submerge all your parts in the soapy water and let soak for 5 minutes. - After soaking, rinse your parts thoroughly with clean water, and then air or towel dry them. For use on nursing bras and tank tops: Quick Clean Breastmilk Removal Soap i...

When you are breastfeeding and pumping with the Medela Symphony , Pump-In-Style, or Freestyle breastpumps, you want to make sure that you carefully clean all of your pump parts after every pumping session. (If you don't have access to water and a sink after each session, you can use the Medela Quick Clean Wipes to clean as much as you can during the day, and then do the full water cleaning when you get home.) After each time you pump: 1. Detach the breastshield connectors and your bottles or storage bags from your tubing.  Keep the tubing attached to your pump, and allow your pump to run for a few minutes to help get rid of any humidity or condensation in your tubes.  It's great to do this while you're storing your breastmilk (fridge, freezer, etc) 2. Once your milk is stored, take apart all of your pump parts.  Make sure that you disassemble the valve , the membrane , the PersonalFit connector , and the PersonalFit breastshields so that you can clean in all ...

We get a lot of moms coming in asking about cleaning their Medela breastpump tubing , whether for the Symphony hospital-grade rental pump , the Medela Freestyle pump or for the personal-grade Pump In Style Advanced breastpump. One thing to note, milk shouldn't normally be going into your Medela tubing when you pump.  If you see milk coming back into the tubing, make sure of two things: 1. Your pumping bottles are upright while you're pumping and 2. Your valves and membranes are attached fully, and that they don't have any holes or cuts.  Only air is supposed to go through the tubes. Every time after you pump, disconnect (and clean) all of your pump parts, but leave the tubing connected. Let your pump keep running for another 5-10 minutes with just the tubing connected - this will usually get rid of any little bit of milk or condensation. If you do see some milk in your tubing after letting the pump run, you can clean your tubes by: 1. Holding the tubing upright ...

So you've pumped some milk and you're not going to immediately feed it to your baby. How long can you keep the breastmilk before you shouldn't use it anymore? - If you're keeping it at room temperature, the milk should be good for about 4 hours. The warmer the room is, the shorter you can keep your milk out. - If you keep it in a cooler with ice packs, the milk is good for up to 24 hours, depending on if it stays cold the whole time. - In the refrigerator, just-pumped breastmilk is good for 5-7 days. - In your fridge's freezer, the milk is good for 3-4 months. And in a deep freezer, your breastmilk can be good for 6-12 months! If you don't plan to use your breastmilk soon, freeze it ASAP! When storing breastmilk in the fridge or freezer, keep it near the back where the temperature doesn't change as much when you open and close the fridge door. You want your milk to stay as cold as possible to prevent & slow any bacteria growth. You can ...

At A Mother's Haven, we have a wide selection of nursing bras and tanks ranging in size from 32B to 44H. We carry Bravado , Medela , Glamour Mom , Milkalicious , and Bella Materna . I'm not sure what size or style to get. No worries - our certified bra fitters are available every day to help you figure out the best bra for you! No appointment necessary - although it's a good idea to come when you have 15-30 minutes free in order to try on several different styles & sizes. How exactly is a nursing bra different from a regular bra? Nursing bras either have a clasp at the top of each side that you can undo to lower the cup or else the cup is designed to be able to slide to the side to allow your baby to feed. Basically, it's 'easy access' for the baby! Most nursing tanks are also made so that you can unclasp each side and lower it down, or else some tanks are made to be lifted up for the baby to feed. How many nursing bras should I buy? When pre...

As you may know, the Medela breastpumps come standard with the Medium-24mm Personal Fit Breastshields . But Medela also makes other sizes of breastshields (aka the funnels): Small-21mm , Large-27mm , Extra Large-30mm , and XXL-36mm . But how do you know which size you should be using? Contrary to what you might think, it doesn't matter how big your breasts are or how big your areolas are. What matters is how big your actual nipple is (the part that sticks out). Your nipple should be able to glide in and out of the tunnel (without touching the tunnel sides) when the pump is running - it should not fill up the whole breastshield tunnel. "To determine whether you think you might need a Large or Extra Large breastshield, look at your nipple as it is drawn into the tunnel of the shield during pumping. It should move freely and easily, and should not rub against the sides of the tunnel. If the breastshield fits tightly, your nipple will rub against the sides of the tunnel...

If you're pumping constantly throughout the day — perhaps because you or your baby isn't able to breastfeed — you'll need the most efficient pump around: a heavy-duty hospital-grade model with a double collection kit. These pumps have a rapid suck-and-release cycle that draws milk from your breasts at about the same rate as a nursing baby. A Mother's Haven carries top of the line hospital grade pumps for your breastfeeding needs. The Medela Symphony breast pump rents for $4 per day with a two-week minimum. You can also rent on a month-to-month basis for $75 per month, or you can save money by committing to a longer term ($195 for three months (save $30), $300 for six months (save $150), etc). No deposit is required - just your driver's license and a credit card number on file. Please call us at ( 818) 380-3111 to reserve your rental pump! It's best to bring in all of your pumping supplies when you rent your hospital-grade pump so that we can double che...

We're starting video series to explain common questions that new moms have.  Our first video is about how to put together all of the pump parts for your Medela Symphony hospital-grade pump - from the membrane caps, to the tubing, to the breastshields and bottles.  All those little parts can be a bit confusing, especially when you're a sleep-deprived new mom!  So watch the video and see how everything fits together! We rent out the Medela Symphony hospital-grade pumps on a weekly or monthly basis. Rental pumps are only $75 per month. We also sell all of the extra parts  including (but not limited to) tubing, bottles, freezer bags, etc. Whatever questions you have about your pump, come on in and we'll help you out! If you have more questions about milk supply, how to manage pumping & going back to work, etc, come in for our Breastfeeding & Pumping Support Group on Tuesday mornings at 10am. Only $10 for drop-in! We're also going to be making s...