Sick moms can be assisted to pump by their caregivers (ie: nurses, etc.) 
Allowing the mother's breasts to become overfull can cause complications, 
fever etc.  We wouldn't let her bladder become over full would we?  The 
ICU/PP  nurses may not like it, but it is their responsibility to see that 
the mother is adequately assisted with emptying her breasts and preserving 
her supply.  Family can help  when they are there, but it is ultimately a 
nursing responsibility to see that it gets done and documented!  Pat in SNJ
PS: it is the LCs responsibility to see that the family and staff know how 
to use the pump and that it is cleaned properly and the milk stored 
properly.  It is not her responsibilty to do the pumping! 

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