Catherine,
Like Norma, I, too, am interested in the source of this information on
the projected longevity and use of the Pump In Style.  Did it come from
the manufacturer?  Do we have *any* clinical studies or trials to
indicate that a PIS, used for full-time pumping for a baby who is not
feeding at breast, will maintain a sufficient milk supply over time? 
Does Medela have any comment or information about this? 

A good number of moms of babies in our NICU have PIS pumps at home.  I
still strongly recommend that these moms use a hospital-grade pump for
at least the first 2 weeks, to establish milk supply.  I recommend they
record their 24-hour total milk yields closely when they switch to the
PIS.  If milk yields decrease, or if supply takes a dip over the course
of pumping, I recommend changing back to a hospital-grade pump, at
least until supply increases once more.

Would greatly appreciate any information or sources regarding this
issue!  

Carole Jernigan
list lurker
RN, BSN, IBCLC
Mary Birch Hospital for Women
San Diego, California



> Date:    Wed, 11 Jul 2007 21:02:25 -0400
> From:    Norma Ritter <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: PIS rating
> 
> >Pump in Style is rated to last about 300 hours of pumping, and is
> designed to be used about 3 times a day. It's not engineered/designed
> to be the sole source of breast stimulation
> and milk removal. <
> 
> I would love to have the references for that!
> I spend a great deal of time helping mothers who are convinced that
> they do not have enough milk because they are using an old or
> previously used pump.
> Is there a chart anywhere that shows the *life* of different pumps?
> 
> norma


       
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