I disagree with you on that. Please show me some valid data showing that breast milk was contaminated by the pump. I have seen data by stem cell researchers showing that the rate of bacterial growth in breast milk was correlated to the method of cleaning of pump equipment, not the pump itself or the mother. In my hospital we have documented this - contamination of breast milk came from mothers touching plants or other things that were contaminated, such as faucets, sink, etc. then touching inside of pump or bottles with unwashed hands. Deliberate attempts to contaminate the milk by pumping with contaminated tubes or pumps did not result in milk contamination. As for other pumps with so-called closed systems, I have seen them also with milk up in the tubes and down in the piston area from overflows, etc. Medela's problem is that they have created wonderful, durable products that people share and use over and over that really work well and are research-based (with lots of money going there). They are not FDA approved as a multi-user product and do not want to do that as the price is not based on that, it's not to the best interests of the company to sell LESS product. It's just like a very good LC. If you do an excellent job (and everybody cooperates) there will be less need for you - and you MIGHT work yourself out of a job!
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From: Lactation Information and Discussion [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Amy West
Sent: Friday, April 01, 2011 10:44 AM
Subject: Re: Medela has brought Bravado
Jane, Code issues aside, Medela's open system pumps are not "good products."
I've covered this particular issue on my blog, perhaps this can shed some light on things. No one is picking on poor Medela; Medela has some major issues as a company, which even the FDA has been compelled to point out recently via the warning letter they issued. That's not up for debate, it's not my opinion; it's just a fact.
So even if we leave the Code out of it, there are still *major* issues with this transaction and with Medela as a whole.
http://justwestofcrunchy.com/2011/04/01/bravado-sells-out-for-the-big-bucks/
(links
in the footer of the post to my prior coverage of these issues).
Amy West, CLC
On Fri, Apr 1, 2011 at 10:54 AM, <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Why are you disappointed? I think this is great. It means all USA
> currency, it means being able to order from one company, it means
> Medela has picked a quality product for nursing moms. If I lose my
> IBCLC certification over this, so be it, but the problem with Medela
> is NOT it's products. It is allowed to sell good products and even
> advertise them. They still have the best selection of nursing -supportive products on the market, IMHO.
> This whole code issue should not be about destroying the company. To
> me, this is like trying to cure a toe fungus infection by amputating your leg.
> How are we doing with controlling the FORMULA companies? Is Nestle
> bankrupt yet? Boycotts really don't work, IMHO. Education of the
> CONSUMER is what works and changing societal attitudes. And that
> requires an understanding of the whole breastfeeding process as being
> MORE than taking milk from a producer and giving it to another
> recipient. Just like sex is more than an exchange for the purpose of procreation!
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Lactation Information and Discussion [mailto:
> [log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Amy West
> Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2011 8:43 PM
> Subject: Re: Medela has brought Bravado
>
> Gloria,
>
> Well said. This is so disappointing. Perhaps instead of buying out
> other companies, Medela could spend some time and money focusing on
> their quality issues.
>
> This is so unfortunate.
>
> Best,
> Amy
>
> Amy West, CLC (www.bit.ly/probmedela)
>
> On Thu, Mar 31, 2011 at 9:36 PM, Gloria <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> > Hello Everyone,
> >
> > As I carry Bravado Designs products, I just received their current
> > newsletter. I am shocked---Medela has brought Bravado! I have sent
> > an email voicing my concerns. I have carried Bravado's products for
> > years. When I was nursing my children, I lived in Bravado's bras.
> > I am so disappointed.
> >
> > Kind Regards,
> > Gloria Thai, Va
> >
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