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A member asked:

I am using philips avent manual breast pump. i don't feel let down and if it happens i only get 1oz and then nothing till next let down. what to do?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Pumps: Pumps are often not successful and often electric pumps work better. You can generally rent these. Having a baby at the breast is the best way to stimulate the production of breast milk. All the best.

Answered 7/10/2015

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