Jane, have you had a chance to compare the Symphony with Hygeia's? I ask
because Hygeia is code-compliant.

-- Jodine Chase
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

On Fri, Dec 16, 2011 at 8:27 AM, <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> You can't mimic Symphony patters with any Ameda pump nor with Lactina
> pump.  It is uniquely unique.  It's not just the rate of the pump it is the
> "swallow bump" where the vacuum is held slightly and then released as a
> baby does when swallowing.  I know that's not scientific terms but it's
> what I've observed over and over again.  Pumpinstyle doesn't have it,
> Freestyle doesn't have it. It is controlled by the computer system that
> controls the piston action inside the pump.  Whatever Medela's faults in
> code compliance, the products really work. So I'm not boycotting even if
> they aren't code compliant. Hope that doesn't jeopardize my certification!
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Lactation Information and Discussion [mailto:
> [log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of laurie wheeler
> Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2011 7:05 PM
> Subject: Symphony Premie or Premie Pattern
>
> I am aware of the 2 phase expression system which I believe is
> approximately 2 minutes of the stimulation phase and then switches to
> the expression phase (and mothers can switch it themselves if they've
> letdown). Can anyone shed more light on what is different in the
> premie pattern? I would love to try a similar pattern. Our hospital
> uses the Ameda Elite pumps which we/mom can control the speed and
> vacuum on a continuum with a dial.
> Laurie Wheeler RN MN IBCLC
> Mississippi USA
>
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