Hi Lactnetters,

I have a breastfeeding mom who delivered a premie - 2 lb 4 oz baby girl.
  Mom went home with no pump (told not to bother!!!!).  Our WIC clinic issued
her a mini-electric pump (only kind we have available besides the manual
pump).  It has helped in the short term, but of course it's not maintaining
her milk supply. I have been hassling with the insurance company for a week
now, and no response yet!!  Before hearing anything I had to say about the
situation,  they told me it probably would not be approved!!!  We have
submitted a request for breastmilk on a prescription for the baby,  I have
talked to them and the attending physician has talked to them.  How long does
this take??!!   I want to scream.   This baby's milk is being compromised
with all this waiting!!  I don't know what to do next. I am truly lost!!  Has
anyone else had any experience dealing with insurance companies and rental
pumps?  Please help me.  TIA

Pam in St. Louis  where it was a warm 9 degrees today!!!