I wanted to remind you that one of the pump companies does offer free of 
charge a pump workshop which I found very helpful. The first hour is a lecture on 
the anatomy and physiology and mechanics of bfing, and how pumping corresponds 
to the bfing mechanics ( or not). They have every pump that is currently on 
the market. The group breaks into small groups and uses a pressure gauge and a 
balloon to examine each pump, counting the number of cycles per minute, 
pressure ranges, the ease of assembly and use, etc.  It was very helpful to be able 
to do the comparisions, and then to come back together and compare our 
observations. We even discussed how the size of the moms hands, chest to lap distance 
etc impacts on her ease of using certain pumps.  This workshop will be 
presented in NC this spring as a pre-session at the Trends and Issues of 
Breastfeeding Conference. 
I have no interest in pump companies and some may not find this information 
helpful. This is just my observation.
Barb Whitehead, BS, IBCLC, RLC
eastern NC

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