And the pharmacy has absolutely no vested interest in this, seeing as 
the Freestyle is the most expensive of the personal pumps, right? 
(Sarcasm here, for those for whom English is a second language...)

Even working moms in my practice have had difficulty *maintaining* 
supply with the Freestyle, many have had to send it back and get a 'gift 
certificate' to redeem for a PNS, which did usually work for them. I'd 
never recommend a purchase-able pump for a BFAR mom with twins.

Catherine Watson Genna BS, IBCLC  NYC  cwgenna.com


On 3/15/2011 11:41 AM, Jennifer Welch wrote:
> Hello there,
>
> permission to post
>
> I am working with a mom of twins (born at 36 weeks) who are now 1.5 weeks old.  Neither is latching at all.  Mom has had breast reduction 8 years ago.  She was told by someone at the pharmacy that the Medela freestyle is as effective as a symphony or elite.  Is this true, based on your experience?
>
> I don't have much experience with pumps and the only info I have is from medela, who states that the freestyle is appropriate for "maintaining supply."  This mother is in a precarious situation and needs to establish and build her supply.  My gut is telling me she needs a rental pump, but I want to hear what you all have to say.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Jennifer Welch, IBCLC, LLLL
> Montreal, Quebec, Canada
>
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