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Pumping Tips
The most important part of successful pumping is the let-down reflex. This is when
your milk begins to flow freely. Warm wet compresses applied to the breasts and
light, circular massaging of the breasts prior to and/or during a pumping session will
help this natural reflex occur. Thinking of or looking at your baby, or a photo of your
baby, may also be helpful.
Some moms can achieve more than one let-down during a pumping session. You
may be able to achieve a second or third let-down during your pumping session by
pressing the Let-Down button.
How Long To Pump
Double pumping, compared to single pumping, will reduce the time you spend
pumping. Remember, successful pumping is a learned skill. Breastmilk is produced
on a supply and demand basis; expressing your breastmilk regularly stimulates and
maintains your milk supply. If breastfeeding problems occur, call your physician, an
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, or a La Leche League Leader.
Using The Lansinoh
®
Affinity
®
Breast Pump
For Double Pumping
1.
Make sure both tubes are attached
to the tubing connector and insert
into pump base.
2.
Hold the Breastmilk Expression Set
to your breasts so that your nipples
are centered.
3.
Press the On/Off button to begin
pumping. Lansinoh
®
Affinity
®
Pump
will start in the Let-Down Phase.
After two minutes, the Let-Down
Phase will automatically change to
the Expression Phase.
If you prefer to bypass the pre-set
Let-Down Phase or if your milk lets
down sooner than two minutes,
press the Let-Down button
to move to the Expression Phase.
Note
– the Expression Icon will ap-
pear in the display to signify that you
are in the Expression Phase.
4.
While in the Expression Phase, you can
independently adjust both the cycle and
suction settings. Adjust the suction and cycle
to your comfort level while pumping by press-
ing the increase (+) or decrease (–) button next
to the suction icon, or cycle icon.
5.
For maximum milk flow, the cycle setting
(on the left side of the LCD screen) should
be increased to L6, as indicated in Figure 1.
This actually reduces the cycle speed, but
increases the cycle length. A longer cycle
length (and slower pumping rhythm), after
let-down has occurred, allows the pump to
more effectively draw out milk.
After you increase the cycle setting to L6,
the suction setting (on the right side of the
LCD screen) should be increased to L8, as
indicated in Figure 2,
or the maximum
level that you find comfortable
.
This increases the suction power of the
breast pump and combined with the longer
cycle length provides the greatest level for
milk expression.
Using the Affinity
®
Breast Pump
Figure 1
Figure 2
6.
When a pumping session is finished, turn the pump off with the On/Off button.
After turning the pump off, the display will remain on for a few seconds. Make
sure there is no suction on the nipple(s) before removing the breast flanges.
If necessary, break the suction by inserting a finger between the breast flange
and the breast.
Note:
LCD display light will automatically switch off if no buttons are pressed
for 20 seconds in order to save power. If the pump is left on but unattended
for more than 30 minutes, the pump will automatically power off.
For Single Pumping:
Remove one tube and close the tubing connector.
Make sure that the plug is placed into the pipe outlet
properly and pushed in securely.
