Guest guest Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 When I get questions like this, I provide information about how milk is made, the importance of milk removal in maintaining milk supply, how the effectiveness of a pump is measured, etc., etc. Depending on how many hours a day the mother is going to work, a hand pump may or may not be sufficient. Also, has she considered the time factor? It takes twice as long if you're pumping one breast at a time (not even counting the increased effectiveness of double-pumping). I also give the spiel about the cost of AIM versus the cost of a good pump. Yes, a pump is a one-time investment; AIM nickles and dimes families. If cost is truly an issue, and not perceived cost, she can get a scaled down version of the Purely Yours (pump, collection kit, AC adaptor) and not get the whole carrying case thing. Okay, I'm preaching to the choir. Sorry, maybe it's because I just taught a hospital class last night and am fresh off my risks/benefits, breast is truly cheaper in the long-haul mode. :-) It seems most hand pumps are using the trigger mechanism these days. Ameda's is a little different; you squeeze your fingers together. It still has the repetitive motion issue. If mom has carpal tunnel or tendonitis, these won't work well for her and she may have to hunt down one of the old cylinder/piston pumps. Wagner- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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