A bit late to be addressing this issue, but I have not noticed anything 
about the SPEED at which mother is pumping.  I recommend starting the pumps 
on the lowest suction setting and the highest speed/cycle setting (often a 
number on the pump). This results in a faster release of suction and is more 
gentle on painful nipples for most mothers. Once the milk is flowing, I have 
mothers begin to gradually raise the suction and lower the speed - but only 
to their comfort level. This technique is generally much more comfortable. 
When mother is in pain I would not recommend a pump that did not permit 
mother full control of suction and speed settings.
Anne Grider, IBCLC
Marietta, GA 

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