In a message dated 96-06-16 19:21:14 EDT, PABD IBCLC writes: > Well group..... a mother who has been pumping for the last month called >to tell me that she is having a "alergic" reaction to the pump >breastshield....she is being treated sucessfully with lotrisone....she is >also having hives..... > > I would aprpeciate any inpute.... > > Patricia Pat and all, It seems I remember reading about a case like this on Lactnet once upon a time. The suggestion I recall was to have the mother use the silicone flexishield insert. I also wonder if switching to another company's pump parts might help. Medela and Bailey Engineering seem to use a different type of plastic. As you are always reminding us, I trust you have also reviewed with her to check all her soaps and creams---including what she may be using on the pump parts. Good Luck, what a challenge!