A bit late to be addressing this issue, but I have not noticed anything about the SPEED at which mother is pumping. I recommend starting the pumps on the lowest suction setting and the highest speed/cycle setting (often a number on the pump). This results in a faster release of suction and is more gentle on painful nipples for most mothers. Once the milk is flowing, I have mothers begin to gradually raise the suction and lower the speed - but only to their comfort level. This technique is generally much more comfortable. When mother is in pain I would not recommend a pump that did not permit mother full control of suction and speed settings. Anne Grider, IBCLC Marietta, GA *********************************************** To temporarily stop your subscription: set lactnet nomail To start it again: set lactnet mail (or digest) To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet All commands go to [log in to unmask] The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(R) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html