In a message dated 8/6/99 6:05:24 AM Central Daylight Time,
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<< And why did I think they were
 worthless?  Where are we getting our information on pumps? >>

I get my information about pumps from consumers who use(d) them, including
myself.  I don't take the word of a pump rep or advertising material at face
value either.  You are right to assume that Lactnet is a public forum and
representatives from pump companies AND ABM companies might be among the
readers.  And, although I never read "bashing" of any sort in this
professional arena, if I were working for a pump company, I would very much
like to hear how my pump is perceived by consumers.  If there were negative
comments, I would appreciate the insight and try to remedy the problem.

<>

Wow, that sounds very suspicious.  I appreciate the concern he/she must have
for my condition by recommending the best product and I FEEL many consumers
FEEL the same way (of course this is not a research-based statement, just my
opinion).

<<That particular mom I discussed was not told by a friend how good the
pump was but by a HCP.>>

But I hope she wasn't told by the HCP that pumping was supposed to hurt.
That information sounds more likely coming from a Mom who had a terrible
pumping experience.

Theresa Chmiel, CLC, ICCE
Las Vegas, NV

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