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5.4 Customisation for Comfort and Efficiency (cont.)
Tailor for comfort
Within each pumping style, there are eight levels of suction to choose from:
1.
Adjust for stronger suction by pressing the suction level increase control
button.
Whenever the pump is switching to higher suction levels (within a mode or when switching
modes) the targeted level will flash. The pump will slowly transition to the higher suction level.
The flashing will stop once the target level is reached.
2.
Adjust for lower suction by pressing the suction level decrease control
button.
3.
The current suction level will be indicated by the number of dark bars on
suction level indicator.
6. PUMPING TIPS
Pumping Tips
The most important part of successful pumping is the ability to trigger the let-
down reflex. This is when your milk begins to flow freely. Warm, wet compresses
applied to the breasts and gentle, circular massaging of the breasts prior to and/
or during a pumping session can help encourage this natural reflex. Thinking of
or looking at your baby, or a photo of your baby if you are apart, can also be
helpful. Some mums can achieve more than one let-down during a pumping
session. You may be able to achieve a second by returning to the let-down
phase by pressing the Let-down/Expression Toggle Button.
How Long To Pump
Double pumping, compared to single pumping, will reduce the time you spend
expressing your milk. Breastmilk is produced on a supply and demand basis.
Expressing your breastmilk regularly will stimulate your body and help you
maintain your milk supply. Just like with breastfeeding, it is not necessary to time
your pumping sessions. As you get more experienced with pumping, you will get a
better sense of the time it takes for your body to express your milk using a breast
pump. If you have any breastfeeding or breast pump related questions, consult
with your healthcare professional.
Pumping and Feeding Tips
•
You may pump one breast while nursing the baby on the other. This allows you
to maximise pumping effectiveness using the let-down reflex stimulated by
your baby’s sucking.
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Always test the temperature of any liquid before feeding your baby.
•
Do not let a child take a bottle to bed or self-feed for long periods.
•
To prevent possible choking hazard, test strength of the feeding bottle teat by
pulling on the bulb portion. Discontinue use if any tear or crack appears.
PLEASE NOTE:
The LCD display light will automatically switch off if no control
buttons are pressed for 20 seconds in order to save power. If the pump unit
is left on and unattended for more than 60 minutes, the control system will
automatically power off. To turn unit back on, hold the power-on button for
several seconds.
NOTE:
If at any time the suction on your breast reaches uncomfortable levels,
reduce the suction level by pressing the button on the left side of the LCD
screen or disconnect the tubing from its receptacle on the electric pump.
5.5 Completing Your Pumping Session
1.
When a pumping session is finished, turn the pump off with the on/off button.
2.
After turning the pump off, the display will remain on for a few seconds.
3.
Make sure there is no suction on the nipple(s) before removing the breast
cushion from the breast. If necessary, break the suction by inserting a finger
between the breast cushion and the breast. Once the suction is broken, the
cushion can be removed safely.
