In a message dated 96-06-16 19:21:14 EDT, PABD IBCLC writes:

>     Well group..... a mother who has been pumping for the last month called
>to tell me that she is having a "alergic" reaction to the pump
>breastshield....she is being treated sucessfully with lotrisone....she is
>also having hives.....
>
>     I would aprpeciate any inpute....
>
>                                       Patricia

Pat and all,

It seems I remember reading about a case like this on Lactnet once upon a
time.  The suggestion I recall was to have the mother use the silicone
flexishield insert.  I also wonder if switching to another company's pump
parts might help.  Medela and Bailey Engineering seem to use a different type
of plastic.

As you are always reminding us, I trust you have also reviewed with her to
check all her soaps and creams---including what she may be using on the pump
parts.

Good Luck, what a challenge!