Ardo Calypso, Operating Instructions Manual

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5. Useful tips
Adjusting the vacuum (suction intensity)
Expressing milk should never be painful.
• Set the vacuum intensity at the highest level which is comfortable for you.
• Take care that the nipple is centred in the breast shell.
• Check whether the size of the breast shell fits your nipple (see the “Ardo Pumpset” Operating Instructions).
• In the event that the milk is not released, try a massage – this can be really effective.
• When the Calypso is to be used at a height greater than 1000 meters above sea level (height difference), the choice of
vacuum level must be checked.
• Regulate the vacuum by touching the arrow keys.
• Intensify the vacuum, until you feel a very slight discomfort, and then reduce the intensity of the vacuum until pumping is
comfortable.
Adjusting the cycle (stimulation mode)
• When babies start to breastfeed, they suckle with rapid sucking motions and low suction – this causes the milk to release
by stimulating the milk ejection reflex. This effect can be replicated by starting with a higher cycle level (e.g. 8 bars) and
selecting a weaker vacuum.
• When using the stimulation mode, choose the levels of vacuum and cycle which suit you.
• When the milk begins to release, reduce the cycles by touching the down arrow and strengthen the vacuum by touching
the up-arrow until you find the most comfortable level for you.
• If the milk flow fails, begin again in stimulation mode in order to prompt the milk to release/flow once again.
Encouraging the milk ejection reflex
The milk ejection reflex may occur later when pumping than when breast feeding. The following measures may be helpful:
• Massage the breast before breast feeding.
• Have a warm drink.
• Relax and think about your baby.
• Gaze at a picture of your baby.
• Apply a warmed compress to the breast before expressing.
• Warm the cone or funnel of the breast shell before applying.
Pumping efficiently
• Massaging the breast while using the breastpump can boost milk production, and promote better flow.
Increasing the quantity of milk
• Use a double Pumpset
• For the first 10 minutes, or until no more milk is flowing, use a double pump i.e. express from both breasts at once.
Afterwards, switch to a single pump. Express from each breast for five minutes while massaging gently.
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