That is interesting. 

I had an Avent manual pump in 2001 and it worked well for me for the occasional time I needed it. I bought a new one in 2011 for my most recent baby and I couldn't get any milk out with it at all. I used a hospital grade pump the first 2 weeks when we had feeding issues and have used hand expression for the other few times I needed to pump after that. 

I had just assumed my breasts were shaped different this time and the petals weren't pressing on the right spot.   Maybe there was something wrong with the pump. I should take it out and play with it again. 

Tania Archbold B.Sc., IBCLC
Guelph, Ontario, Canada
www.mothersnectar.ca
519-400-7098

> On Sep 24, 2013, at 17:29, vgthorley <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> 
> To add to the comments of a number of Lactnetters who posted on inadequacies regarding the Medela Freestyle pump, I've recently been told of faulty manual Avent Isis pumps being returned to pharmacies for replacement. Not just one or two, but a cluster. This would mean there are probably other buyers who just assume their breasts are at fault and not the pump, and don't take it back. I'm talking about brand new pumps, but second-hand ones from friends or online.
> 
> I'm wondering if this is just one factory with poor quality control, or a general pattern in other localities. It is some time since I've seen a mother with this particular brand as the mothers I'm seeing are using different brands (if they happen to have a pump).  Comments?
> 
> Virginia
> in Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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