I don't think I have a supply problem at all. I had to express the other morning due to sore breasts (they actually woke me up!) and managed to express over 160ml in 10 minutes with the Avent hand pump.

I think the MCHNs and lactation consultants have an issue with mothers spending any money (unless the money is spent hiring a breast pump). Avent seems expensive compared to some brands. As far as I am concerned I can spend my money on what I want to, I also don't make expensive purchases lightly. Their attitude can be quite condescending, sometimes they act like mothers are idiots, especially when the mother disagrees with them (as with using Avent). It's funny they say they can't recommend particular brands for bottles, formula etc, but they seem to be vocal for their dislike of certain brands. They really seem to dislike the Avent pump. I think the pump is great for occasional expressing. I am sure I can express more with it than with the super duper electric pump that you can only hire and it goes in the microwave steraliser unlike the attachements to the hire pump. What it is not good for is expressing 6 times a day, I really stuffed my wrist and was in a lot of pain until I managed to hire the electric pump.

Thanks for you post Debbie-Lee, it is good to know I was not alone in my BF'ing clinic experience. Also thank you to everybody else that has posted, it has all been most helpful.

Astrid