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