is my stash ruined?

doggie mama · September 2012

I've been using the medela symphony, so a closed system. Tonight when i was pumping i noticed some dark spots in the tubing. I have no idea how long it's been there so I assume i have to throw some of my stash out? Or does it make a difference that it's a closed system? If I have to throw out my stash that's it; the end of bfing because I can't pump enough to keep up with her.

Plus i gave her two bottles of milk today pumped from yesterday so im kinda freaked out about that. I'm going to call medela in the morning i just hhought I'd get some opinions.

karelaorange · September 2012

If its the same as the PISA then only air goes through the tubing and you're fine. Buy some new tubing and let your pump run for a little bit when you're done to dry the tubing out.

aah1013 · September 2012

If it's a closed system then I would say no. As pp said, I'd just order new tubing.

lilahbean13 · September 2012

I noticed the same in one of my tubes and freaked out. I had no idea howling it had been that way. I didn't throw away the stash. I had fed a couple bottles from it and she seemed fine. I did immediately stop using the tube though.