[blparent] Breast pumps, the runaround

Sat Nov 11 04:06:12 UTC 2017

It looks like Texas WIC does provide pumps.

http://texaswic.dshs.state.tx.us/wiclessons/english/foodpackage/breastfeeding-support-at-wic.asp
> On Nov 10, 2017, at 10:42 PM, Amanda Berkley via BlParent <blparent at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Texas
> 
>> On 11/10/17, candice.attrill via BlParent <blparent at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> which state are you in?
>> 
>>> On Nov 10, 2017, at 9:31 PM, Amanda Berkley via BlParent
>>> <blparent at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I don't think WIC here covers breast pumps, but they do cover formula.
>>> 
>>> I don't  think I could do a manual pump even if there was a concensus
>>> that they worked well. Due to my pregnancy, I have a horrible case of
>>> carpal tunnel in both hands, and I do good to make a fist and grip
>>> things these days! lol I can only imagine what it would be like having
>>> to squeeze that much, that often! haha
>>> 
>>> If all else fails, I'll look into the hospital route, aalthough I
>>> won't be delivering at my local hospital. I'll also try going the
>>> Medicaid route as well.
>>> 
>>> Thanks everyone for your imput, it's much appreciated! :)
>>> 
>>> Amanda
>>> 
>>>> On 11/9/17, Star Gazer via BlParent <blparent at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>           Likewise and squeezing it was another form of
>>>> torture.
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: BlParent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jo
>>>> Elizabeth Pinto via BlParent
>>>> Sent: Thursday, November 9, 2017 3:22 PM
>>>> To: Blind Parents Mailing List <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Jo Elizabeth Pinto <jopinto at msn.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [blparent] Breast pumps, the runaround
>>>> 
>>>> That hand pump was no better than a medieval torture device for me. I
>>>> got
>>>> no
>>>> milk from it, just a lot of nipple pain.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Jo Elizabeth Pinto
>>>> 
>>>> "The Bright Side of Darkness"
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>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: BlParent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Wendy
>>>> Meuse
>>>> via BlParent
>>>> Sent: Thursday, November 9, 2017 12:38 PM
>>>> To: Blind Parents Mailing List <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Wendy Meuse <w_meuse at telus.net>
>>>> Subject: Re: [blparent] Breast pumps, the runaround
>>>> 
>>>> Hi Debbie:  I tried that blasted hand pump and I could not even get a
>>>> trickle of milk using that.  I ended up renting one from the hospital
>>>> and
>>>> that was a lot bbetter.
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Deborah Kent Stein via BlParent" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>>> To: "'Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: "Deborah Kent Stein" <dkent5817 at att.net>
>>>> Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2017 10:14 AM
>>>> Subject: Re: [blparent] Breast pumps, the runaround
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Do they still sell the old-fashioned hand pumps? They were inexpensive
>>>> and
>>>> easy to use once one got the hang of it. Very low tech.
>>>> 
>>>> Debbie
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: BlParent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jo
>>>> Elizabeth Pinto via BlParent
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, November 08, 2017 10:28 PM
>>>> To: Blind Parents Mailing List <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Jo Elizabeth Pinto <jopinto at msn.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [blparent] Breast pumps, the runaround
>>>> 
>>>> If all else fails, you can rent a breast pump from your local hospital.
>>>> That's the route I chose when I couldn't get one through Medicaid.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Jo Elizabeth Pinto
>>>> 
>>>> "The Bright Side of Darkness"
>>>> Is my award-winning novel,
>>>> Available in Kindle, audio, and paperback formats.
>>>> http://www.amazon.com/author/jepinto
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: BlParent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Michael
>>>> Baldwin via BlParent
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, November 8, 2017 5:34 PM
>>>> To: Blind Parents Mailing List <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Michael Baldwin <mbaldwin at gpcom.net>
>>>> Subject: Re: [blparent] Breast pumps, the runaround
>>>> 
>>>> Try WIC as well. In some states they provide breast pumps.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Michael
>>>>> On 11/8/2017 12:30 PM, candice.attrill via BlParent wrote:
>>>>> medicaid is likely to cover breast pumps, but Medicare is not very
>>>> friendly when it comes to covering any type of durable medical equipment.
>>>> I
>>>> speak from experience. perhaps if you have a supplemental insurance that
>>>> might cover it.
>>>>> 
>>>>>> On Nov 8, 2017, at 1:21 PM, Eric Calhoun via BlParent
>>>> <blparent at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Hey all, it's Eric.  I thought Medicare would cover breast pumps,
>>>>>> period.
>>>>>> Amanda, (please contact me off list, as not not to clutter up the
>>>>>> list please), why are these people giving you the runaround?
>>>>>> 
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>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Eric
>>>>>> 
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