Gtan
back in 2005, TMC had 1 pump for each storey (wards are at 3rd and 6th floor i think?) So when the pump was available, they wheeled it to me (must ask for it). There was no rental charge, but they charged me for some sterilising stuff (eg big plastic tupperware to contain pump parts, sterilising tablets) which can be easily brought fr home, but we bought fr them coz more convenient. Dam ex...
it was an industrial strength pump, not portable one.. mounted on a wheeled stand, very strong suction. It was my first time using pump, and it was quite painful. After u're done with it, it'll be wheeled to the next person who wants to try.
So the advice is: bring your own pump & sterilising stuff to the hosp if u intend to try bfg.
mrs piggy
to each his own. i wouldn't b afraid to use someone else's pump, as long as the parts hv been properly sterilised.
wlml
i paid less than S$100 for the detailed scan @ TMC