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Having a baby changes your life, whether they are your first child or your fifth. Whenever you add to your family, you change the dynamic and end up asking yourself the question, “What do I really need to prepare for this baby?”
When we got pregnant with our third child, we had a three and five year old, and didn’t have a lot of baby stuff. We had gone through a few PCS moves since they were babies, and had gotten rid of a lot of baby items. We had to ask ourselves, what do we need and what can we live without?
I remember going to yard sales, letting family know what we needed, and shopping for sales to find a few deals. There is a lot to do to get ready for a new baby.
You probably need to buy a crib for them to sleep in, diapers and wipes, and of course a carseat. You also need to think about feeding the baby. What will you need to make breastfeeding more successful? A nice nursing chair, and a quiet space is important. Buy beyond that, you could get a breast pump.
The good news is, as a military spouse or service member with TRICARE, you do not have to buy a breast pump. That’s right. TRICARE covers breast pumps. One for each and every baby.
Although this benefit started after I had my last child, I know it would have been an amazing thing to have had back when I was getting ready for my babies.
TRICARE will cover a breast pump, breast pump supplies, and breastfeeding counseling at no cost to the mom.
Who qualifies for a breast pump?
All TRICARE eligible female beneficiaries with a birth event qualify for a breast pump. A birth event is a pregnancy or someone who legally adopts and plans to breastfeed. This is valid for each baby you may have. All TRICARE plans and all sponsor status qualify for this benefit.
What about breastmilk bags and accessories?
In addition to the breast pump, you will also receive 1 breast pump kit per birth event. These other accessories are also included in the benefit:
- Breastmilk storage bags – 100 bags come with the pump and you can get 100 more every 30 days.
- Standing power adapters
- Locking rings
- Bottles
- Bottle caps
- Valves/membranes
- Supplemental Nursing System (SNS)
- Nipple shields/splash protectors
You can qualify for more quantities of supplies with a prescription from your doctor when medically necessary.
The Breastfeeding Shop ships across the United States, and Overseas APOs, FPOs, and DPOs.
Where can you get a breast pump and order supplies?
The best place to order your free breast pump and supplies is from the Breastfeeding Shop. The Breastfeeding Shop is a family owned business who offers a range of supplies for whatever a new mom or a breastfeeding mom needs to nourish their babies.
They have a wide range of breastfeeding accessories, products, storage products, breast pumps, breast pump accessories, and more. They ship throughout the US, as well as overseas locations with APO, FPO, and DPO addresses.
What breast pumps does the Breastfeeding Shop offer?
You can head on over to their Breast Pump page to see what they have to offer as far as breast pumps for military moms. They have many to choose from based on your needs and what you are looking for in a breast pump.
How do I order my breast pump and supplies?
To get your breast pump with insurance, you can fill out a form right on the Breastfeeding Shop website. Make sure you have your prescription handy. While they can contact your doctor to obtain it, providing it yourself will make the process much easier.
If you are expecting a new baby, you might be feeling a bit overwhelmed with all the decisions you need to make. If you are curious about a breast pump, take the time to head on over to the Breastfeeding Shop. They should be able to help!
And remember, you can qualify for a new breast pump for each and every birth event.
