I too was shocked to see a bulb pump in my local independent pharmacy  
("Cara" brand? Never heard of it before). I've been mulling over how  
to approach the owner. This is a compounding pharmacy that has been  
great about filling scripts for APNO.

I'm in Nassau County, not too far from Queens. Interesting to see  
Lea's comment, as I had assumed that these were not even manufactured  
any more.

Jennifer





On Sep 19, 2009, at 6:24 PM, Sam wrote:

> Lea, where are they getting these? Yes, they're cheap, but they not  
> only don't work, they are dangerous. No way to be cleaned, they are  
> breeding grounds for bacteria.
>
> If someone is distributing them, can something be said or done?
>
> I'm truly surprised to see these things still being sold.
>
> Sam Doak
> Marietta OH
>
>
>
> <<We have a HUGE problem with the "bulb" pumps.  I don't know if  
> they are specifically Pigeon or not.  We get literally 100s of women  
> who are using the "bicycle horn" pump.  A few have even been  
> successful at maintaining milk supply when their babes are in NICU.   
> The problem is so widespread we have begun putting flyers in our  
> Pediatric clinics and Prenatal Clinics in English and Spanish that  
> say "DO NOT ACCEPT THIS TYPE OF PUMP.  THEY DON'T WORK" and  
> directing them to the Lactation Clinic with questions.  We gladly  
> give either an Ameda or Medela hand pump if they call.
>
> Lea Rivera Todaro
> Director, Lactation Clinic
> Elmhurst Hospital, Queens, NY.>>

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