>Just found out a local hosp is considering putting a hand pump made by one
>f the pump companies in their "gift" bags. What we need to try and stop
>this is the study (I think there is one) that shows the effects on BF when a
>hand pump is included in an ABM "gift" bag. We need this info ASAP as it
>goes to the head honchos Wed. morn. The LC is frantic to try and stop this.
Hello,
Could someone clarify for me what the problem with "hand pumps" are? I
understand the problem with ABM gift bags and the impact on breastfeeding.
I also understand the issues surrounding putting a manual pump in an ABM
gift bag. This is the second post on the list that has referred to
problems related to the small hand pumps themselves. I am not aware of
problems related specifically to the use of the manual breast pump and I
would appreciate information on this.
Thanks.
Francine Nichols
Washington, DC