In a message dated 97-01-06 08:43:47 EST, you write: << She has been unable to get a good electric pump as yet (she cannot afford the hire charges) but has managed all this with a manual pump! (stands back in admiration). Thankfully, a lady in her church has offered her the loan of her hospital grade Ameda pump which she believes will really help. >> If I am not mistaken, the major pump companies sometimes offer "scholarships" for covering rentals if the mom is needy - this relactation case could be a candidate. I guess contact the company directly - I'm not sure who. Laurie Wheeler