>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