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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread used pumps #5033 01/11/05 04:29 PM A Anonymous Unregistered Anonymous Unregistered A I have a question, I was going to use a breast pump from a friend of mine but I have heard since that you should not share pumps between people. That there is a concern with contamination of the milk. Does anyone have any insight for me?? Thanks Copy Link to Clipboard

Re: used pumps #5034 01/11/05 05:40 PM Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,785 Idaho Lalle extra helpful experienced member Lalle extra helpful experienced member Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,785 Idaho What pump is it? Laurie~Craig's wife~Mom to 4 blessings nurtured at the breast CJ(24)Travis(21)Beka~adopted(9)Rab(6)

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Re: used pumps #5035 01/14/05 03:28 AM
Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,347 Canada L Lenore extra helpful experienced member
Lenore extra helpful experienced member L Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,347 Canada	If you sterilize the breast parts and tubing it shouldn't be an issue. Most nasties are killed by boiling in water for 10 minutes. Or you can purchase your own breast parts and tubing from the manufacturer. Most lactation consultants can help you get these parts. It's sold as a kit. If you tell me which pump, I can direct you to the appropriate website. Warmest regards, Lenore Goldfarb, Ph.D.,CCC,IBCLC Wife to Rob, Mom to Adam aged 13, and Ethan aged 9, both born via GS and breastfed via Regular Newman-Goldfarb Protocol.

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