Pump inconsistencies

mustangchick6504

Does anyone else have issus with the pressure on their pump varying? I have a Medela insurance pump. Most days I have it slightly past "on" for the pressure. Then randomly it practically stretches me to the moon when I have it as low as possible. Today is one of those days and oww...

mmsweeney1

Not sure what happened to mine, but if I turn it up more than half way it sounds like it's chugging along about to die. But... At least it does that consistently!

mustangchick6504

Pink021 said:

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Do you get the same amount at these pumping times?

Not that I have noticed but my output varies so much it would be hard to tell if that was the cause.

shevaCC

I'm sorry you're having that issue!

Just FYI for ladies worried about durability that I used my PISA on high several times a day for a year and am now using it for baby #2. It does make noise but is still seemingly running strong. I have a new PISA that I got via insurance but it's currently living at home so I don't have to tote a pump back and forth daily.

mikrinikki

I wonder about this for my pisa. Last week I got milk in the tubes (no idea how! It started a few minutes into a pump session) and then milk was squirting out of the holes tubes go into. I checked on the website and it said just clean the tubes and face plate. I did...but I am substantially getting less milk. 8- 10 oz a time to now 4-6 oz. Or maybe baby girl is eating more? No idea what to tell you

Peggarbe

I had this problem and ended up changing my membranes and it's like I have a new machine! definitely was the root of the problem!

jessicamunn

Don't be afraid to call the pump manufacturer! I had a Hygeia I was having issues with and I called and we first tried to troubleshoot then they ended up just replacing it

mikrinikki

Yes, I bought new ones around Christmas. I honestly think she is going through a growth spurt and is milking me dry. Boobies need to catch up!