The one most important factor in milk production is amount of milk removed and # of stimuli of the breast, not type of pump or suction strength.  Not even the best of pumps can maintain a milk supply if a mother s not able to pump frequently and in safe and comfortable conditions. 
Milk removal is all about milk ejection reflex. Whichever method a mom can use to make frequent milk ejection reflexes will be be the best method *for her* to pump or extract and maintain her supply.

Warmly,

Gonneke IBCLC in PP, LC lecturer in southern Netherlands


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From: Lisa Carroll <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: [LACTNET] Pump rental
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Date: Thursday, March 17, 2011, 3:32 PM

Since returning to work I have seen my production go down, I have a Medela Pump in Style, but am wondering if I rented a Symphony would that help to get it going again. I am doing all I know to do (herbs, nursing and pumping extra) just trying to decide if it would be worth renting. Thanks for any info!!

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