Jodine writes "By all means, take efforts to get the best pump solution in
the hands of the
women who need it, but if there is no alternative to a used pump, please
make sure these women understand the relative risks of not breastfeeding vs
the hypothetical risks of contamination."

I have several pump dealer friends that have opened up the diaphrams on used
Pump In Styles and found mold and bacteria growing. This would not be a
hypothetical risk of contamination. I have heard of people finding milk in
the motors of cheap brands of small electrical pumps also.

The other problem with used pumps is sometimes they are worn out. Mom needs
to have it checked with a vacuum gauge and make sure it is working well. I
have personally had several moms with milk supply issues who were using used
pumps. These moms blamed themselves for not having a good supply, not ever
dreaming that their used pump was not working right.

Also, IBCLCs have an ethical obligation to follow the manufacturer's
recommendations on use of their product.
Kathy A. Eng, BSW, IBCLC

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