Was it hard for you to choose a breast pump? Have you ever seen a breast pump comparison chart and been made even more confused about why various pumps have such different speed and suction rates in massage and expression mode? How do you know which one is best for you?

On this episode you will hear:

• The variables pump engineers are working with when it comes to pump design
• The limitations of pump design
• Advice on how to select the best pump for you or your clients
• Why pumping sometimes hurts

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