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Pumping moms - PISA question

jen_and_tomjen_and_tom
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I have been back to work for 4 months now, pumping 3x's a day.  Lately my pump has started to sound like it's not getting as good of suction as it used to.  Also, I'm getting a lot of condensation built up in the tubes from milk spraying into them.  Is this a sign that it's time to replace the membranes and/or tubes?  Should I be doing something special to care for the tubes to make sure they're not building up with bacteria? 

 

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Re: Pumping moms - PISA question

  • sara1104sara1104
    replace the white flanges (you can find at BRU) and I bet that will help a great deal.  I would steam the tubes every week to keep them clean, you can boil them as well I think.  condensation is normal in the tubes, but there really shouldn't be milk getting in there ... do you how is that happening?
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  • jen_and_tomjen_and_tom
    Thanks, I will definitely buy some replacement membranes.  I can see the milk spraying into the tubes when I pump.  It only happens if I'm really full.
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  • tosababytosababy

    Start with the membranes. 

    You should probably get new tubing too.  It's normal for there to be a little condensation and some resultant buildup, but there should be milk spraying into the tubes.

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  • flyer23flyer23 member
    Whenever you finish pumping, you might want to run the pump for a few minutes with the tubes attached but no horns. That should clear out any condensation and/or milk.

    Mommy to DD1 (June 2007), DS (January 2010), DD2 (July 2012), and The Next One (EDD 3/31/2015)

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  • Kelly&DaveKelly&Dave
    I switched form a PISA to an Ameda Purely Yours because I got tired of my PISA losing suction and the condensation in the tubes. I've been very happy with my Ameda.
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  • HawaiiBrideGrmHawaiiBrideGrm
    Ditto *flyer*... run your pump without it being hooked up to anything after you're done, for say 5 minutes or so. Dries up your tubing. Also, the microwave sterilizer bags from Medela work awesome for tubing. They're easy, reusable for 20 times, and affordable ($5-8). GL!
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