We did a small clinical trial on the Whittlestone pump and I have a couple still here. The mothers supplies gradually fell off. Not a good situation at all. The information from ultrasound studies showing the dilation of the ducts that occurs, need for rapid drainage during first MER and the tightness of the "flange" on the Whittlestone, need for larger flanges in a lot of women, the U/s info on babies showing that with MER an effective baby relaxes the tongue and drinks, the issues of lower milk supply with babies with bunching tongues, tight jaws, etc. all point to the facts that babies can do 3 things at once: massage with the tongue, compress and relax with the jaw, and maintain suction to keep the nipple in place. Pumps have to choose what they will focus on and what works for the majority. How many pump companies conduct extensive, objective research on their products before they bring them out to the public? How many do their research with focus groups and mother's impressions of comfort and visual appeal instead of objective results (like degree of breast drainage, fat levels, volume of milk obtained, etc.)? By the way, I have almost every breast pump every made except the Oralac including some I made myself from parts of others. It's been fun and interesting to use these myself in the past. Glad I'm the GRANDMOTHER now!! :):)!!
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From: Lactation Information and Discussion [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Kirsten Berggren
Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2006 6:08 PM
Subject: update on whittlestone?
I've been perusing the archives about the Whittlestone pump (excuse
me, 'breast expresser'). I don't see anything posted since 2002. Does
anyone have any newer information about this pump? Anyone who has decided
to stock them, or not stock them for any particular reason?
My take on it is that the sensation of pumping is far more gentle than
with the other "conventional" pumps - but that perhaps output is reduced
for some moms? I know that it's expensive, but with the new price points
of the Medela PIS Advanced, the Playtex pump, and the new Avent electric,
it seems that the Whittlestone is no longer so far above the others in
price.
Input would be extremely welcome - this is for a book for working and
pumping moms, and I'm trying to provide very frank information about the
differences between the brands of pumps, rather than the usual "a double
electric pump is the best choice..." that doesn't really help moms pick a
brand.
Thanks so much!!
Kirsten Berggren, PhD, CLC
www.workandpump.com
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