According to the latest report published by Credence Research, Inc. Breast Pumps Market Growth, Future Prospects and Competitive Analysis, 2016-2022, the global breast pumps market was valued at USD 1,361.2 Mn in 2015, and is expected to reach USD 2,236.3 Mn by 2022, expanding at a CAGR of 7.2% from 2016 to 2022.
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Breast pumps are medically approved mechanical devices that facilitate extraction of breast milk. Breast pumps could be employed in conditions where the nursing mother is separated from the child for the feeding period, and/or medical conditions such as inverted or flat nipples, breast engorgements, and premature birth; these products are also an option for avoiding use of milk substitutes. This market is currently undergoing continuous product innovation and their preference is often supported by Ob/GYNs and pediatrics.
Manual breast pumps are to be operated with no electronic support and are not of potential assistance in frequent breastfeeding. Electric device options are being increasingly preferred over manual products. Portability, motorized operations, custom suction pressures, and ease of use are some of the factors that determine the demand for these products. Among the product variants, double electric breast pumps segment will register the fastest market growth during the forecast period. However, manual pumps will be the largest segment in terms of sales volume. Based on technologies, closed system breast pumps have a larger revenue share than open system breast pumps due to better hygiene and lesser risk of microbial infestation offered through the use of these devices.
The global breast pumps market is concentrated in nature with a three players taking over 55% market share in 2015. Product pricing plays a crucial role in the overall competitiveness of this market. Some of the notable players in the global breast pumps market are Ameda, Pigeon Corporation, Medela, Bailey Medical Engineering, Philips AVENT, Hygeia Medical Group and others.
A Breast Pump is analogous to a milking machine used in commercial dairy production. A misconception is that the breast pump suctions milk out of the breast. A breast pump's job is to trigger the milk ejection response or letdown. Pumps achieve this by using suction to pull the nipple into the tunnel of the breast shield or flange, then release, which counts as one cycle. Thirty to sixty cycles per minute can be expected with better-quality electric breast pumps. The breast pump is not as efficient at removing milk from the breast as most nursing babies. Most manufacturers have multiple sizes of nipple tunnels available. These tunnels range in size from 24mm to 36mm.
There are several types of pump mechanisms. Piston pumps draw a piston through a cylinder to create suction. These are generally considered top-of-the-line units.[citation needed] They have characteristics of low speed, high reliability, low noise, and long life. Rotary vane pumps use a cam with retractable vanes to create suction. These rotary vane pumps are not widely used anymore. Fast diaphragm pumps use a diaphragm that is acted on by a lever, with thousands of cycles per minute. They operate at higher speed and are usually noisier. Slow diaphragm pumps use a large diaphragm operated by a cam or lever to generate suction with each stroke. Pumps have also been designed that use venturi effects powered by a faucet or water stream, wall suction in hospitals, or pumps powered by oral suctioning.
Source: Wikipedia
How Breast Pumps Work?
If milk does a body good, then breast milk does a baby's body very good. A mother's milk supply is made-to-order nourishment, continuously adjusting based on her baby's needs. Studies show that breast milk lowers occurrences and severity of many infectious diseases in babies, as well as conditions like diabetes, obesity and asthma [source: American Academy of Pediatrics]. The American Academy of Pediatrics now recommends that a woman breastfeed exclusively for the first six months of her baby's life (continuing for the entire first year if possible). But what if breastfeeding isn't feasible for a new mother?
Some moms desire all the health benefits that breast milk has to offer, but for one reason or another aren't able to breastfeed 100 percent of the time. A breast pump allows a woman the opportunity to feed a premature baby or multiple babies her own milk. She can also maintain her milk supply if she's currently on medication -- rather than passing the medication to the baby, the mother pumps the milk and pours it out, which helps her body keep producing milk until it's safe to nurse again. Most commonly, breast pumps allow moms to return to the workforce or get in some me-time, sans baby.
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