We use the Medela Lactina and also Ameda But not until milk is in - before that midwife or mum hand express 6-8 times a day. And I agree with Denise it is rare that a mum will get *no* colostrum/milk *at all* after expressing 7-8 times.
Is it just a language thing or when you all from USA say "pump" 6 hours after birth or whatever, do you mean express milk OR actually use an electric pump?
I've got used to other things such as calling breastfeeding "nursing" which in oz means more to be holding or cuddling the babe. E.g.. big brother and sister will come to visit a sibling and fight over who will nurse the baby first.

             
Louise Dimmock McLeod 
RN Midwife IBCLC
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