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Pump inconsistencies

mustangchick6504mustangchick6504 member
in August 2014 Moms
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...
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Re: Pump inconsistencies

  • mmsweeney1mmsweeney1 member
    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!

    first son stillborn 7/20/13 at 39 weeks due to Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy
    It's a girl! Baby Anna was born August 3, 2014!

     
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  • mustangchick6504mustangchick6504 member
    Pink021 said:

    not here
    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.
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  • shevaCCshevaCC member
    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.
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  • mikrinikkimikrinikki member
    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 :(
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  • PeggarbePeggarbe member
    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!
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  • jessicamunnjessicamunn member
    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 :D
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  • mikrinikkimikrinikki member
    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!
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