Plugged duct/ dying pump

anncat831

My pump is J-U-N-K!  (Ameda Purely yours, BTW)  I have only been using it for about 6 weeks and I can hear the motor dying.  Last week, I pumped significantly less and got a plugged duct.  I only have one more week of work (that's 14 more pumps) until I get to stay home again.  Any suggestions on making every pump break count?

minervacullen

Massage your breasts and try a warm compress while pumping.

PhieryBFly

Oh! I can help with this! That pump (I have it too) has a bad cord! Try using batteries with it... I totally didn't even know it took batteries until I called and complained to the company. They sent me a new cord for free.

PhieryBFly

Oh, also it some times needs new valves (those little white triangular things).

MomIn2013

I'd call the company and complain - six weeks is way too short for a pump to last. They should send you whatever needs to be replaced fairly quickly...

lars1226

Agree with PP, call the company. But for now you can do breast massage, warm compresses and try some hand expression at the end of your pumping session.

anncat831

Thanks all!