We have received several e-mails that this post was incomplete or did not download properly. Thus, we are resending. In response to hundreds of inquiries as a result of incorrect information posted on Lacnet during the past week, White River Concepts has released the following statement: White River Concepts and Ross Products Division Join Forces to Promote Breastfeeding Date: March 13, 1997 San Clemente, CA- White River Concepts announced the introduction of a new manual breast pump, designed and manufactured under contract for Columbus, Ohio based Ross Products Division of Abbott Laboratories. The Mini-Manual ™ breast pump, featuring the White River patented Soft-Cup Funnel™, is being produced by White River Concepts for distribution to hospitals through Ross Products Division. The Mini Manual ™ Breast Pump can also be converted for use with any White River Electric Pump System. Carl Spalding, Vice President and General Manager, Pediatric Nutritional Products, Abbott Laboratories stated, "Ross Products Division has made a strong commitment to support breastfeeding. We have a long history of providing educational materials for both new families and health professionals. We thought it appropriate to expand our commitment by making this high quality manual breast pump available for hospitals to order for patient use." Elena Taggart Medo, President of White River Concepts, commented on the joint breastfeeding promotion. "We are impressed with the commitment Ross Products has made to assist nursing mothers. In addition to the accurate, up to date breastfeeding information already provided by Ross Products, they now have the latest in breast pump technology. New mothers and their babies will clearly benefit from the combined efforts of our two companies." All White River breast pumps feature a unique patented silicone Soft-Cup Funnel™, which imitates a baby’s nursing patterns and has been associated with increased milk production due to better maternal hormone stimulation. White River Concepts, located in San Clemente, CA is dedicated to the improvement of women’s health and offers innovative medical products and comprehensive women’s health education programs. For more information, contact Elena Medo (714) 366-8960.