I haven't done any research but have asked several of  our breastfeeding
employees to trial it for me, and none of them recommended it for
long-term use. They thought perhaps it would be okay for a mom who
couldn't hand express effectively and couldn't afford any other pump.
It mashes the nipple flat when suction applied and was painful if pulled
too far.  THey were able to express milk but mainly due to the fact it
just stimulated the let down reflex and the milk flowed on its own.
I've used it  a few times just to pull out an inverted or flat nipple,
but don't send it home with the pt unless they request it.
Kathy Birt,RNC

P.S. Completed the LC exam in Dallas,Tx....glad it's over!

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