Breast pumps are medical devices that are used to draw milk from a women’s breast. This device helps the consumer to pump the breast milk and store it in bags or storage bottles for later use. The use of breast pumps is made to relieve breast pain and to provide milk for infants who are not capable to suck milk by themselves. The milk is extracted by making a seal around the nipple and then applying and releasing suction to the nipple, which expresses milk from the breasts. Breast milk is a main and important source of nutrition for babies and it keeps them protected from many illnesses. The devices helps in providing flexibility to women with their feedings.
As of 2020 the Global Breast Pumps Market is estimated to be valued at US$ 884.9 Million and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 4.6% during the years. (2020-2027).
Prominent Players in the Breast Pumps Industry:
1. Philips Avent
Philips Avent, is a child care company that manufactures bottles to feed infants, breast pumps, and other accessories. The company is located in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Philips Avent was founded in the year 1984. It was the first baby feeding company to produce teats from odorless and tasteless silicone.
2. Microlife Corporation
Microlife Corporation is a medical diagnostics company that is known to develop and manufacture Blood pressure monitors, heat therapy aids, blood glucose management, digital thermometers. The company was founded in 1981 in Taipei, Taiwan. The headquarters are located Widnau, Switzerland, Florida, U.S.A, In 2021 Microlife celebrated 40 years anniversary. And their product BP A7 Touch BT received the Red Dot design award.