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Using a Breast Pump on Shabbat

Question

Is it preferable to use an electric breast pump on Shabbat, operated by a timer, or a manual pump?

Answer

It is preferable to use an electric breast pump operated by a Shabbat timer, [if it operates automatically and not by vacuum]

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chayim, Siman 328

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