That's why I prefer the Ameda pump. The diaphram is between the
collection kit and the tubing, so it is impossible for milk to get
into the tubes, let alone the motor.
Jenny
Jenny Doncon
Breastfeeding Counsellor, IBCLC, Australia
(read my expressing story here: http://www.lrc.asn.au/forum/viewtopic.php?t=41257
and my weaning diary here http://www.lrc.asn.au/forum/viewtopic.php?t=40015)
On 21/02/2011, at 8:07 AM, Cindy Curtis wrote:
> I have always wondered, what keeps mom from reinfectioning her own
> self when using her own pump with a subsequent pregnancy? I have had
> many moms ask me that question as well. If the over fill the bottles
> and the milk gets into the motor its there forever, if she had yeast
> with first baby isn’t she at risk getting it from the pump with a
> second baby? I think Medela needs a redesign myself to prevent this.
> Can yeast live for a year in the motor of the pump or will it die
> over time?? Would love to know!
>
> Cindy Curtis RNC IBCLC CCE CD
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> http://www.breastfeedingonline.com/
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Lactation Information and Discussion [mailto:[log in to unmask]
> ] On Behalf Of Jody Segrave-Daly
> Sent: Sunday, February 20, 2011 11:52 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Medela's Warning For Pumps?
>
> I opened my box from Medela, of replacement tubing for the lactina
> pumps that I rent. I was quite surprised when I saw a very large
> warning sticker on the front of each tubing pack. The warning
> sticker is hot pink and attention grabbing! If there is a way to
> post this pic, please advise me on how to do so. Essentially, it
> says" WARNING Do not use tubing from borrowed, resold, or second
> hand PIS. Use of breastpumps used by anyone other than the original
> owner presents health and performance risks and void the warranty.
> For more information contact Medela......"
>
> I am cracking open my 4th, used PIS, today. I will be adding the
> pics, video and cultures to my fungi project and as soon as I get
> back all of the confirming information, I will share my findings-
> which by the way are disturbing!!! I am weary to the bone, treating
> my moms and babies with resistant yeast infections and the common
> denominator has been their use of "USED" PIS! Half of my moms quit
> breastfeeding because of the daunting yeast protocol struggles. The
> other half required often daily support from me. I must say, that
> my moms are yeast free after they stopped using their PIS!!!!
> However, the avergage out of pocket costs for my moms has been
> around $450.00! The cost of 3 rounds of difulcan, typically 2 rounds
> of difulcan for baby and one round of Nystatin, probiotics, APNO,
> herbal supplements, The cost of a rental pump, never mind the TIME
> to boil parts, throw away & replace pacifiers, laundry
> costs.....well, you get the picture!
>
> I am interested in your thoughts, regarding the 'wording" of the
> warning, and of course any other comments, suggestions that you may
> have for me. I will not be bluffed by the giant, Medela.
>
> Regards,
> Jody
>
>
>
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