Guest guest Posted April 5, 2000 Report Share Posted April 5, 2000 I don't mind the evenflo pump .. I can get 4-6 ounces in about 10-15 mins. The suction is strong enough but not too strong. The only think I really don't like about it is constantly pushing the suction release button over and over to simulate the sucking motion. I use it so rarely that I didn't want to spend a fortune. I definately would not recommend it to a working mother who plans to pump every day. Avent Isis huh? I have heard of that one. I'll check it out! Thanks!!!!! <3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2000 Report Share Posted April 5, 2000 I have the cheap Evenflo pump and IMHO it sucks lol, I was never able to get more than 2 oz at a time. I have a couple of friends who swear by the Avent Isis manual pump, they can pump 8 oz at once with it. Go to www.epinions.com and look at the reviews of the different pumps. The Evenflo has all bad reviews, only one good one and I know who wrote that one, she was just thrilled to have a pump period. the Avent Isis has great reviews! Michele My friend is having a baby and is hoping to breastfeed. She is a high school teacher and plans on going back to work in the fall. I would like to recommend a good pump. Any suggestions? I'd also like to be able to tell her why it is better than the others. Another mutual friend is questioning the need for an expensive pump when her cheap Evenflo pump works well. I have the same Evenflo pump .. but use it only 4 or 5 times a year. Any advice would be appreciated TIA<3 B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2000 Report Share Posted April 5, 2000 I also use the Evenflo pump even though I have a PIS. I never have gotten the hang of the PIS. To me, the Evenflo is so much easier to use without the tubes. Amy W. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2000 Report Share Posted April 5, 2000 , The evenflo breast pump has been shown to cause breast and nipple tissue damage in some women. That risk alone would make me never take the chance. I would suggest getting a Medela Pump In Style. It is the most powerful of the pumps for general use. There is also an Ameda Purely Yours that is less expensive but I have heard that some women have a difficult time maintaining a full time supply with that pump. HTH Wendi http://www.lactivist.com breastfeeding info & resources Best pump? My friend is having a baby and is hoping to breastfeed. She is a high school teacher and plans on going back to work in the fall. I would like to recommend a good pump. Any suggestions? I'd also like to be able to tell her why it is better than the others. Another mutual friend is questioning the need for an expensive pump when her cheap Evenflo pump works well. I have the same Evenflo pump .. but use it only 4 or 5 times a year. Any advice would be appreciated TIA <3 B ------------------------------------------------------------------------ LOW RATE, NO WAIT! Get a NextCard Visa, in 30 seconds! Get rates as low as 2.9% Intro or 9.9% Fixed APR and no hidden fees. Learn more at: http://click./1/937/0/_/410002/_/954941034/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! http://www.lactivist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2000 Report Share Posted April 6, 2000 In a message dated 04/06/2000 8:48:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time, jmowatt@... writes: << Hope that helps! Jenn <--formerly pumping mama. >> Jenn -- Thank you so much for your input!! You sound like you know what you are talking about! It's great to see you made a success of pumping/working/nursing. Great Job!! Thanks again! I may have a few more questions for you .. if she comes to me with problems! <3 B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2000 Report Share Posted April 6, 2000 In a message dated 04/06/2000 8:48:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time, jmowatt@... writes: << Hope that helps! Jenn <--formerly pumping mama. >> Jenn -- Thank you so much for your input!! You sound like you know what you are talking about! It's great to see you made a success of pumping/working/nursing. Great Job!! Thanks again! I may have a few more questions for you .. if she comes to me with problems! <3 B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2000 Report Share Posted April 6, 2000 Can I simply say ditto? No? :-) Well then my recommendations for a mom going back to work, as I did, would include Medela's Pump In Style, Ameda's Purely Yours, or a rental from either company. Medela has the Lactina and the Classic and Ameda has a few types as well (I used one once but I forget which model). The Ameda has 2 controls, one for speed and one for suction. I liked it because I could use a little suction and very quick flutter type 'sucks' and then increase suction and slow it down as I got a let-down. Very similar to a nursing baby. I understand that the latest version of the PIS has 2 controls as well. All of these pumps are double electric pumps, the Purely Yours offers the option of using batteries but the woman that used that pump said it goes thru batteries like that <clicking fingers> I believe that both the PIS and the PY come with an auto adapter as well. For the teacher, I would definitely recommend the best pump she can afford and nothing less then the PIS or PY. Time will be at a premium and she will need to get in and done in a short period of time. My sister had to quit pumping at 4 months due to the time constraints as an elementary teacher. Older grades may give her more time if she has planning periods or free time. Personally, I like the hand attachment for the Ameda pumps better than the Medela hand pump. It was a one-hand squeeze-together action rather than the 2-hand method required by the Medela. Some moms do get by with an Avent Isis (or two!). In the long run even buying 2 of them to double pump is cheaper but it can take longer to pump. The Isis was not available when I was pumping. I loved my PIS as I could hold both sides with one arm and surf the web, make a phone call, read a magazine and take my mind off the output. I found that that helped me to get more milk if I wasn't thinking about it. (One time I totally zoned and felt milk spilling onto my pants-I had overflowed the bottle!) I returned to work at 4 weeks, pumped til she was one and never had to supplement with formula. She weaned herself at 21 months. Hope that helps! Jenn <--formerly pumping mama. -----Original Message----- Michele, The Avent Isis is a great pump, I have one! I wouldn't recommend it for someone working full time though. I would recommend a double electric. Avent is great for occasional use. Wendi -----Original Message----- I have the cheap Evenflo pump and IMHO it sucks lol, I was never able to get more than 2 oz at a time. I have a couple of friends who swear by the Avent Isis manual pump, they can pump 8 oz at once with it. Michele My friend is having a baby and is hoping to breastfeed. She is a high school teacher and plans on going back to work in the fall. I would like to recommend a good pump. Any suggestions? I'd also like to be able to tell her why it is better than the others. Another mutual friend is questioning the need for an expensive pump when her cheap Evenflo pump works well. I have the same Evenflo pump .. but use it only 4 or 5 times a year. Any advice would be appreciated TIA <3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2000 Report Share Posted April 6, 2000 Can I simply say ditto? No? :-) Well then my recommendations for a mom going back to work, as I did, would include Medela's Pump In Style, Ameda's Purely Yours, or a rental from either company. Medela has the Lactina and the Classic and Ameda has a few types as well (I used one once but I forget which model). The Ameda has 2 controls, one for speed and one for suction. I liked it because I could use a little suction and very quick flutter type 'sucks' and then increase suction and slow it down as I got a let-down. Very similar to a nursing baby. I understand that the latest version of the PIS has 2 controls as well. All of these pumps are double electric pumps, the Purely Yours offers the option of using batteries but the woman that used that pump said it goes thru batteries like that <clicking fingers> I believe that both the PIS and the PY come with an auto adapter as well. For the teacher, I would definitely recommend the best pump she can afford and nothing less then the PIS or PY. Time will be at a premium and she will need to get in and done in a short period of time. My sister had to quit pumping at 4 months due to the time constraints as an elementary teacher. Older grades may give her more time if she has planning periods or free time. Personally, I like the hand attachment for the Ameda pumps better than the Medela hand pump. It was a one-hand squeeze-together action rather than the 2-hand method required by the Medela. Some moms do get by with an Avent Isis (or two!). In the long run even buying 2 of them to double pump is cheaper but it can take longer to pump. The Isis was not available when I was pumping. I loved my PIS as I could hold both sides with one arm and surf the web, make a phone call, read a magazine and take my mind off the output. I found that that helped me to get more milk if I wasn't thinking about it. (One time I totally zoned and felt milk spilling onto my pants-I had overflowed the bottle!) I returned to work at 4 weeks, pumped til she was one and never had to supplement with formula. She weaned herself at 21 months. Hope that helps! Jenn <--formerly pumping mama. -----Original Message----- Michele, The Avent Isis is a great pump, I have one! I wouldn't recommend it for someone working full time though. I would recommend a double electric. Avent is great for occasional use. Wendi -----Original Message----- I have the cheap Evenflo pump and IMHO it sucks lol, I was never able to get more than 2 oz at a time. I have a couple of friends who swear by the Avent Isis manual pump, they can pump 8 oz at once with it. Michele My friend is having a baby and is hoping to breastfeed. She is a high school teacher and plans on going back to work in the fall. I would like to recommend a good pump. Any suggestions? I'd also like to be able to tell her why it is better than the others. Another mutual friend is questioning the need for an expensive pump when her cheap Evenflo pump works well. I have the same Evenflo pump .. but use it only 4 or 5 times a year. Any advice would be appreciated TIA <3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2000 Report Share Posted April 6, 2000 Can I simply say ditto? No? :-) Well then my recommendations for a mom going back to work, as I did, would include Medela's Pump In Style, Ameda's Purely Yours, or a rental from either company. Medela has the Lactina and the Classic and Ameda has a few types as well (I used one once but I forget which model). The Ameda has 2 controls, one for speed and one for suction. I liked it because I could use a little suction and very quick flutter type 'sucks' and then increase suction and slow it down as I got a let-down. Very similar to a nursing baby. I understand that the latest version of the PIS has 2 controls as well. All of these pumps are double electric pumps, the Purely Yours offers the option of using batteries but the woman that used that pump said it goes thru batteries like that <clicking fingers> I believe that both the PIS and the PY come with an auto adapter as well. For the teacher, I would definitely recommend the best pump she can afford and nothing less then the PIS or PY. Time will be at a premium and she will need to get in and done in a short period of time. My sister had to quit pumping at 4 months due to the time constraints as an elementary teacher. Older grades may give her more time if she has planning periods or free time. Personally, I like the hand attachment for the Ameda pumps better than the Medela hand pump. It was a one-hand squeeze-together action rather than the 2-hand method required by the Medela. Some moms do get by with an Avent Isis (or two!). In the long run even buying 2 of them to double pump is cheaper but it can take longer to pump. The Isis was not available when I was pumping. I loved my PIS as I could hold both sides with one arm and surf the web, make a phone call, read a magazine and take my mind off the output. I found that that helped me to get more milk if I wasn't thinking about it. (One time I totally zoned and felt milk spilling onto my pants-I had overflowed the bottle!) I returned to work at 4 weeks, pumped til she was one and never had to supplement with formula. She weaned herself at 21 months. Hope that helps! Jenn <--formerly pumping mama. -----Original Message----- Michele, The Avent Isis is a great pump, I have one! I wouldn't recommend it for someone working full time though. I would recommend a double electric. Avent is great for occasional use. Wendi -----Original Message----- I have the cheap Evenflo pump and IMHO it sucks lol, I was never able to get more than 2 oz at a time. I have a couple of friends who swear by the Avent Isis manual pump, they can pump 8 oz at once with it. Michele My friend is having a baby and is hoping to breastfeed. She is a high school teacher and plans on going back to work in the fall. I would like to recommend a good pump. Any suggestions? I'd also like to be able to tell her why it is better than the others. Another mutual friend is questioning the need for an expensive pump when her cheap Evenflo pump works well. I have the same Evenflo pump .. but use it only 4 or 5 times a year. Any advice would be appreciated TIA <3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2000 Report Share Posted April 9, 2000 > The evenflo breast pump has been shown to cause breast and nipple tissue > damage in some women. That risk alone would make me never take the chance. I have the evenflow pump and it worked pretty good for me (not to disprove you!) I'm curious where you heard this or where you got this information from? I had a hospital grade pump (rented..dont' know which one!) and I found it wasn't as great as my evenflow one (although I really loved it for the double pump!) Gazley Mom to (Oct 8, 1998) http://www.members.home.net/lgazley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2000 Report Share Posted April 9, 2000 > The evenflo breast pump has been shown to cause breast and nipple tissue > damage in some women. That risk alone would make me never take the chance. I have the evenflow pump and it worked pretty good for me (not to disprove you!) I'm curious where you heard this or where you got this information from? I had a hospital grade pump (rented..dont' know which one!) and I found it wasn't as great as my evenflow one (although I really loved it for the double pump!) Gazley Mom to (Oct 8, 1998) http://www.members.home.net/lgazley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2000 Report Share Posted April 9, 2000 > The evenflo breast pump has been shown to cause breast and nipple tissue > damage in some women. That risk alone would make me never take the chance. I have the evenflow pump and it worked pretty good for me (not to disprove you!) I'm curious where you heard this or where you got this information from? I had a hospital grade pump (rented..dont' know which one!) and I found it wasn't as great as my evenflow one (although I really loved it for the double pump!) Gazley Mom to (Oct 8, 1998) http://www.members.home.net/lgazley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2000 Report Share Posted April 9, 2000 I wasn't the original writer of the comments below, and I've never tried the evenflo pump (I've heard it called the evilflo because it can hurt so bad!) but I've only ever heard terrrible things about this pump. Many women have posted on this list and on my others about bad experiences with this pump. Margaret Gazley wrote: > > The evenflo breast pump has been shown to cause breast and nipple tissue > > damage in some women. That risk alone would make me never take the > chance. > > I have the evenflow pump and it worked pretty good for me (not to disprove > you!) I'm curious where you heard this or where you got this information > from? I had a hospital grade pump (rented..dont' know which one!) and I > found it wasn't as great as my evenflow one (although I really loved it for > the double pump!) > > Gazley > Mom to (Oct 8, 1998) > http://www.members.home.net/lgazley > > Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! > http://www.lactivist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2000 Report Share Posted April 9, 2000 I wasn't the original writer of the comments below, and I've never tried the evenflo pump (I've heard it called the evilflo because it can hurt so bad!) but I've only ever heard terrrible things about this pump. Many women have posted on this list and on my others about bad experiences with this pump. Margaret Gazley wrote: > > The evenflo breast pump has been shown to cause breast and nipple tissue > > damage in some women. That risk alone would make me never take the > chance. > > I have the evenflow pump and it worked pretty good for me (not to disprove > you!) I'm curious where you heard this or where you got this information > from? I had a hospital grade pump (rented..dont' know which one!) and I > found it wasn't as great as my evenflow one (although I really loved it for > the double pump!) > > Gazley > Mom to (Oct 8, 1998) > http://www.members.home.net/lgazley > > Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! > http://www.lactivist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2000 Report Share Posted April 9, 2000 I wasn't the original writer of the comments below, and I've never tried the evenflo pump (I've heard it called the evilflo because it can hurt so bad!) but I've only ever heard terrrible things about this pump. Many women have posted on this list and on my others about bad experiences with this pump. Margaret Gazley wrote: > > The evenflo breast pump has been shown to cause breast and nipple tissue > > damage in some women. That risk alone would make me never take the > chance. > > I have the evenflow pump and it worked pretty good for me (not to disprove > you!) I'm curious where you heard this or where you got this information > from? I had a hospital grade pump (rented..dont' know which one!) and I > found it wasn't as great as my evenflow one (although I really loved it for > the double pump!) > > Gazley > Mom to (Oct 8, 1998) > http://www.members.home.net/lgazley > > Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! > http://www.lactivist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2000 Report Share Posted April 10, 2000 The best manual pump imo is the Avent ISIS pump, works wonderfully and does not hurt. Aimee Re: Best pump? I wasn't the original writer of the comments below, and I've never tried the evenflo pump (I've heard it called the evilflo because it can hurt so bad!) but I've only ever heard terrrible things about this pump. Many women have posted on this list and on my others about bad experiences with this pump. Margaret Gazley wrote: > > The evenflo breast pump has been shown to cause breast and nipple tissue > > damage in some women. That risk alone would make me never take the > chance. > > I have the evenflow pump and it worked pretty good for me (not to disprove > you!) I'm curious where you heard this or where you got this information > from? I had a hospital grade pump (rented..dont' know which one!) and I > found it wasn't as great as my evenflow one (although I really loved it for > the double pump!) > > Gazley > Mom to (Oct 8, 1998) > http://www.members.home.net/lgazley > > Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! > http://www.lactivist.com Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! http://www.lactivist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2000 Report Share Posted April 10, 2000 The best manual pump imo is the Avent ISIS pump, works wonderfully and does not hurt. Aimee Re: Best pump? I wasn't the original writer of the comments below, and I've never tried the evenflo pump (I've heard it called the evilflo because it can hurt so bad!) but I've only ever heard terrrible things about this pump. Many women have posted on this list and on my others about bad experiences with this pump. Margaret Gazley wrote: > > The evenflo breast pump has been shown to cause breast and nipple tissue > > damage in some women. That risk alone would make me never take the > chance. > > I have the evenflow pump and it worked pretty good for me (not to disprove > you!) I'm curious where you heard this or where you got this information > from? I had a hospital grade pump (rented..dont' know which one!) and I > found it wasn't as great as my evenflow one (although I really loved it for > the double pump!) > > Gazley > Mom to (Oct 8, 1998) > http://www.members.home.net/lgazley > > Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! > http://www.lactivist.com Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! http://www.lactivist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2000 Report Share Posted April 10, 2000 The best manual pump imo is the Avent ISIS pump, works wonderfully and does not hurt. Aimee Re: Best pump? I wasn't the original writer of the comments below, and I've never tried the evenflo pump (I've heard it called the evilflo because it can hurt so bad!) but I've only ever heard terrrible things about this pump. Many women have posted on this list and on my others about bad experiences with this pump. Margaret Gazley wrote: > > The evenflo breast pump has been shown to cause breast and nipple tissue > > damage in some women. That risk alone would make me never take the > chance. > > I have the evenflow pump and it worked pretty good for me (not to disprove > you!) I'm curious where you heard this or where you got this information > from? I had a hospital grade pump (rented..dont' know which one!) and I > found it wasn't as great as my evenflow one (although I really loved it for > the double pump!) > > Gazley > Mom to (Oct 8, 1998) > http://www.members.home.net/lgazley > > Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! > http://www.lactivist.com Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! http://www.lactivist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2000 Report Share Posted April 10, 2000 , I have talked to many different women, lactation consultant and have read it on message boards. I have heard from some LC's that they have had to deal with the nipple trauma of women who have used it. Of course like anything YMMV. I am sure, like you, there are many women who use it effectively. For someone like me, that can barely let down to any pump, I think it could end up being a problem. Wendi http://www.lactivist.com breastfeeding info & resources Re: Best pump? > The evenflo breast pump has been shown to cause breast and nipple tissue > damage in some women. That risk alone would make me never take the chance. I have the evenflow pump and it worked pretty good for me (not to disprove you!) I'm curious where you heard this or where you got this information from? I had a hospital grade pump (rented..dont' know which one!) and I found it wasn't as great as my evenflow one (although I really loved it for the double pump!) Gazley Mom to (Oct 8, 1998) http://www.members.home.net/lgazley Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! http://www.lactivist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2000 Report Share Posted April 10, 2000 , I have talked to many different women, lactation consultant and have read it on message boards. I have heard from some LC's that they have had to deal with the nipple trauma of women who have used it. Of course like anything YMMV. I am sure, like you, there are many women who use it effectively. For someone like me, that can barely let down to any pump, I think it could end up being a problem. Wendi http://www.lactivist.com breastfeeding info & resources Re: Best pump? > The evenflo breast pump has been shown to cause breast and nipple tissue > damage in some women. That risk alone would make me never take the chance. I have the evenflow pump and it worked pretty good for me (not to disprove you!) I'm curious where you heard this or where you got this information from? I had a hospital grade pump (rented..dont' know which one!) and I found it wasn't as great as my evenflow one (although I really loved it for the double pump!) Gazley Mom to (Oct 8, 1998) http://www.members.home.net/lgazley Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! http://www.lactivist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2000 Report Share Posted April 10, 2000 , I have talked to many different women, lactation consultant and have read it on message boards. I have heard from some LC's that they have had to deal with the nipple trauma of women who have used it. Of course like anything YMMV. I am sure, like you, there are many women who use it effectively. For someone like me, that can barely let down to any pump, I think it could end up being a problem. Wendi http://www.lactivist.com breastfeeding info & resources Re: Best pump? > The evenflo breast pump has been shown to cause breast and nipple tissue > damage in some women. That risk alone would make me never take the chance. I have the evenflow pump and it worked pretty good for me (not to disprove you!) I'm curious where you heard this or where you got this information from? I had a hospital grade pump (rented..dont' know which one!) and I found it wasn't as great as my evenflow one (although I really loved it for the double pump!) Gazley Mom to (Oct 8, 1998) http://www.members.home.net/lgazley Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! http://www.lactivist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2000 Report Share Posted April 10, 2000 I think that part of the problem with these " drugstore pumps " is that they do not automatically cycle. If you buy one and don't read that you have to push a button, or whatever to release the pressure occasionally, you are going to end up with sore nips at least. And tissue damage is quite likely. There is a place to report pumps that are inadequate and that was part of the federal BF bill last year, to get more stringent restrictions on pump manufacturers. Let me see if I can find that website, it might be part of the FDA site. And as Wendi pointed out, it will depend on the *person* pumping. Some moms let-down at the drop of a hat and could express milk even if the pump weren't working right, and some need a very good, hospital-grade pump. And yet others do great with manual expression. My best friend's sister could express 8 ounces in mere moments. I think that if moms are presented with choices that range from so-so to terrible at TRU or the drugstore, and they cannot express milk, they are more likely to quit BF since they have to go back to work and 'cannot' pump or worse yet, think that they have no milk. Jenn -----Original Message----- , I have talked to many different women, lactation consultant and have read it on message boards. I have heard from some LC's that they have had to deal with the nipple trauma of women who have used it. Of course like anything YMMV. I am sure, like you, there are many women who use it effectively. For someone like me, that can barely let down to any pump, I think it could end up being a problem. Wendi -----Original Message----- > The evenflo breast pump has been shown to cause breast and nipple tissue > damage in some women. That risk alone would make me never take the chance. I have the evenflow pump and it worked pretty good for me (not to disprove you!) I'm curious where you heard this or where you got this information from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2000 Report Share Posted April 10, 2000 I think that part of the problem with these " drugstore pumps " is that they do not automatically cycle. If you buy one and don't read that you have to push a button, or whatever to release the pressure occasionally, you are going to end up with sore nips at least. And tissue damage is quite likely. There is a place to report pumps that are inadequate and that was part of the federal BF bill last year, to get more stringent restrictions on pump manufacturers. Let me see if I can find that website, it might be part of the FDA site. And as Wendi pointed out, it will depend on the *person* pumping. Some moms let-down at the drop of a hat and could express milk even if the pump weren't working right, and some need a very good, hospital-grade pump. And yet others do great with manual expression. My best friend's sister could express 8 ounces in mere moments. I think that if moms are presented with choices that range from so-so to terrible at TRU or the drugstore, and they cannot express milk, they are more likely to quit BF since they have to go back to work and 'cannot' pump or worse yet, think that they have no milk. Jenn -----Original Message----- , I have talked to many different women, lactation consultant and have read it on message boards. I have heard from some LC's that they have had to deal with the nipple trauma of women who have used it. Of course like anything YMMV. I am sure, like you, there are many women who use it effectively. For someone like me, that can barely let down to any pump, I think it could end up being a problem. Wendi -----Original Message----- > The evenflo breast pump has been shown to cause breast and nipple tissue > damage in some women. That risk alone would make me never take the chance. I have the evenflow pump and it worked pretty good for me (not to disprove you!) I'm curious where you heard this or where you got this information from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2000 Report Share Posted April 10, 2000 I think that part of the problem with these " drugstore pumps " is that they do not automatically cycle. If you buy one and don't read that you have to push a button, or whatever to release the pressure occasionally, you are going to end up with sore nips at least. And tissue damage is quite likely. There is a place to report pumps that are inadequate and that was part of the federal BF bill last year, to get more stringent restrictions on pump manufacturers. Let me see if I can find that website, it might be part of the FDA site. And as Wendi pointed out, it will depend on the *person* pumping. Some moms let-down at the drop of a hat and could express milk even if the pump weren't working right, and some need a very good, hospital-grade pump. And yet others do great with manual expression. My best friend's sister could express 8 ounces in mere moments. I think that if moms are presented with choices that range from so-so to terrible at TRU or the drugstore, and they cannot express milk, they are more likely to quit BF since they have to go back to work and 'cannot' pump or worse yet, think that they have no milk. Jenn -----Original Message----- , I have talked to many different women, lactation consultant and have read it on message boards. I have heard from some LC's that they have had to deal with the nipple trauma of women who have used it. Of course like anything YMMV. I am sure, like you, there are many women who use it effectively. For someone like me, that can barely let down to any pump, I think it could end up being a problem. Wendi -----Original Message----- > The evenflo breast pump has been shown to cause breast and nipple tissue > damage in some women. That risk alone would make me never take the chance. I have the evenflow pump and it worked pretty good for me (not to disprove you!) I'm curious where you heard this or where you got this information from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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