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7. Expression
Prepare two bottles and pump
sets for expression.
Mount the Symphony caps on the
breast pump (see chapter 6.4).
7.7 Expression by
double pumping
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Wash hands thoroughly (at least one
minute) with soap and water before
touching the breast, the clean pump
and the clean pump set parts. Dry your
hands with a fresh towel or a single-use
paper towel.
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Wipe the breast with a warm cloth
(do not use alcohol) before pumping.
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Do not hold the pump set by the bottle
during pumping. This can lead to
blockage of the milk ducts and
engorgement.
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Contact the midwife or breastfeeding
and lactation consultant if only minimal
or no milk can be expressed or if
expression is painful.
Caution
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Always disconnect the Symphony from
the power source after expression.
Note
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Double pumping
saves time and
increases the energy content of the
milk. Milk production may be increased
and maintained over the long term.
Medela recommends double pumping.
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Do not kink the tubing during expres-
sion.
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Place the breast shield of the second
bottle on the other breast so that
the nipple is properly
centred
in the
tunnel. Operate the pump as
appropriate for the selected program
(see chapters 7.3, 7.5 and 7.6).
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