The wearable pump doesn't seem to drain the breast well either, which 
would increase the risk of plugged ducts. I've seen many moms with 
dwindling milk production from this pump in the past few months.

Catherine Watson Genna BS, IBCLC  NYC  cwgenna.com


On 5/23/2011 12:13 AM, Jeanette Panchula wrote:
> Just had a series of e-mails with a mom with repeated plugged ducts.
> Interesting that she and two of the mothers SHE knows who also have plugged
> ducts reported using the new pumps that you "wear" with the pump attached to
> her, so she can move around.
>
>
>
> Another mom I just saw today was also showing signs of plugged ducts
> repeatedly in the same area of the breast - for her it was the inner aspect
> of the left breast - and she also was using this style of pump.
>
>
>
> I think that they are putting those shields too tightly against their
> breasts and prevent good milk drainage from some areas.  AND they aren't
> resting - even to pump!
>
>
>
> I thought you might want to be aware of this problem - and when asking that
> questions - what pump are you using - provide information and anticipatory
> guidance.
>
>
>
> Jeanette Panchula, BA-SW, RN, PHN, IBCLC
>
> Vacaville, CA
>
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