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To address this, the Lactation Group (LG) at Henry Ford Hospital, a large urban hospital in Detroit, established a Pump Program providing electric pumps to parents facing financial, insurance, or logistical challenges. In the United States, access to durable medical equipment such as breast pumps often depends on insurance coverage, eligibility, and administrative processes, causing delays for many families. The program offers personal-use pumps for long-term needs and hospital-grade loaner pumps for neonatal intensive care unit families or those with lactation difficulties. Lactation consultants assess eligibility, coordinate with insurers or community programs, and provide hands-on education and emotional support. Since 2015, the Pump Program has served more than 1,400 families, maintaining high demand and positive feedback. It integrates through postpartum and intensive care workflows, ensuring continuity of lactation support during medical complications. By providing the necessary tools and addressing structural inequities, the program enhances access to human milk and promotes equitable infant nutrition. 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