A motorized pump is disclosed that includes a flexible diaphragm fitting
within a rigid member, a motor drive mechanism for drawing a puller
member attached to the diaphragm away from the rigid member to create a
space between the diaphragm and the rigid member and form a negative
pressure region within that space, and an outlet communicating with the
negative pressure region. In one embodiment, the pump provides a negative
pressure in a single chamber which can be used to operate one or two
breast shield assembles. In another embodiment, the pump is particularly
adapted for double-pumping and provides two chambers which generate
vacuum.