You can rent or buy one, but the CNS does not pay for a breast pump.
The CNS only reimburses medical devices that appear on its official lists (the B files), and it states that a device not on one of these lists cannot be reimbursed. Breast pumps are not on the current lists, neither among the devices you buy nor among the rental devices. A prescription therefore does not make a pump rental or purchase reimbursable. If you have supplementary insurance, ask your insurer whether it contributes.
Where to get one:
– Manual pumps are sold in pharmacies, drugstores and baby shops.
– Electric pumps can be rented or bought. Quality and prices vary a lot, so compare the rental price, the deposit and the purchase price with several suppliers. If you need a pump for several months, buying can work out cheaper.
– If you only need to pump for a short time, you can also ask your maternity hospital, or the maternity on duty.
– Initiativ Liewensufank and breastfeeding support groups can give you useful addresses and explain the pros and cons of different models.
If pumping or breastfeeding is difficult, talk to your midwife or a lactation consultant, and see a doctor for anything medical.