Why isn't my breast pump working right?

I have a Medela Pump-in-Style breast pump. It has suddenly started blowing instead of sucking--not much use for pumping breast milk.

Anyone know why this might have happened and how to fix it?

Thanks.

Stina Lady2010-01-21T11:30:37Z

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Check the valve covers and hoses. Could be a number of things but that is what I would try first. Babies are us has replacement valve covers and just about any part. Try their website or call their customer service.

Anonymous2010-01-21T16:03:03Z

I've never had that happen. I used a Medela pump, though, and they had excellent customer service.

You can look here for contact info... http://www.medelabreastfeedingus.com/contact-us
or here for troubleshooting...
http://www.medelabreastfeedingus.com/products/breast-pumps/help/352/pump-in-style-advanced-breastpump-shoulder-bag-2008