In 2014, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) hosted a «hackathon» competition called «Make the
Breast Pump Not Suck,» where more than 150 designers, developers, engineers, midwives, doctors, lactation consultants and corporations came together to share ideas about pump improvem
Pump Not Suck,» where more than 150 designers, developers, engineers, midwives, doctors, lactation consultants and corporations came together to share ideas about
pump improvem
pump improvement.
Ameda was also the first to put backflow protectors on their milk collection kits — a huge
improvement in hygine standards, protecting against transmissible diseases, and preventing mould from entering the
breast pump motor and making them suitable for multiple users.