But a growing number of startups wants to make the breast pump more mother-friendly, using soft silicone parts or keeping their noise level down to make it easier for them to work and pump simultaneously.
It's not an easy task. Because they are considered medical devices, breast pumps sold in the U.S. must be approved by the Food and Drug Administration. The Associated Press couldn't even get one of the newest, not-yet-approved pumps to test out with nursing mothers in the newsroom due to the regulations.
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