Hello Netters,

You can tell how far behind I still am with lactnet, but I am trying hard to
catch up.  Next week I will be going no-mail since I will be in Kenya, Africa
until June 30, so that will help.  Please, anyone that has been to any of the
hospitals there, e-mail me.  I am trying to set up appt. to visit a few of
the hospitals in Kenya and Nairobi and take a few pictures and slides.
**Back to lactnet posts.  Condensation can occur in the tubing that attaches
to the electric breast pumps.  Medela does suggest to let the pump run after
pumping for 1-2 minutes.  If the tubing has been washed, for faster drying,
you can attach the tubing to the pump and again, run the pump for 1-2 mins.
or pour a small amount of isopropyl alcohol through the tubing, swing around
(or shake droplets out) and then hang to dry.  These instructions will be
printed in the future instruction booklets.  (except for swinging the tube
around- that is my helpful hint trick)
**In regards to the Medela's pedal pump, yes I have tryed it.  Also Jim
Williams, PhD, Associate Professor of Anatomy, author of "Tennis Elbow and
Breastfeeding Mothers" in Clinical Pediatrics, vol. 28, p.42, 1989 tryed it
out with me ( of course he is not a lactating mother, but tryed it from the
mechanical aspect).  He says it conforms with appropriate body mechanics and
is comfortable, easy, and soothing, just like rocking back and forth in a
rocking chair.  He even confessed that he has knee joint pain and the pedal
pump had no effect on it.  As I have stated before when talking about various
pumps, it is not designed to replace the electric breast pump, but another
option for those mothers that do not have access to electricity, for mothers
with shoulder, elbow or wrist joint problems,  low-income mothers, etc.  Dr.
Williams said if you wanted to e-mail him with any further questions on the
pedal pump, you could get him at [log in to unmask]

Pat Bull, RN,  IBCLC
The Breastfeeding Connection/ Medela, Inc.
Naperville, IL  where the sun is finally shining today!!