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Date: | Thu, 12 Jul 2007 13:47:33 -0400 |
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The longevity data comes from a company employee. I will not say more, I
don't want to cost the individual their job.
Medela does not recommend this pump for mothers pumping full time. I
think that's a responsible position to take. Any pump can work for some
moms (I've seen moms maintain a full milk supply with some of the most
awfully designed pumps imaginable. But they are the rare exceptions.
Most moms I see using the wrong pump for the job suffer a declining milk
production over time.
I think our practice settings and length of follow up inform our
professional opinions. I see people having difficulty, and I follow many
of them long term. I've had significant numbers of moms in my practice
pump for 1 to 2 *years* while caring for babies with significant medical
problems (clefts, genetic disorders). Almost all of them saw a
difference in milk yield when they tried to use a less expensive pump
(Pump In Style, Lactina, Purely Yours) rather than their metal piston
full size brandmates, and milk production improved when switching back.
Catherine Watson Genna, IBCLC NYC
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