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7. When to express milk

1)  If possible, wait until your milk supply and breastfeeding schedule are 

well established, normally at least 2-4 weeks after birth, unless told
otherwise by your doctor or breastfeeding advisor.

2)  The exceptions to the above are:

a) If you are expressing milk for your baby to be given in hospital.

b) If your breasts are engorged (painful or swollen), you can express 

a small amount of milk before or between feeds to ease the pain 
and to help your baby latch on more easily.

c) If you have sore or cracked nipples, you may wish to express your 

milk until they are healed.

d) If you are separated from your baby and wish to continue to 

breastfeed when you are reunited, you should express your milk
regularly to stimulate your milk supply.

3)

You will need to find the right times of the day for you to express
your milk, e.g.

a) Early in the morning when your breasts are full, just before or 

after your baby’s first feed.

b) After a feed, if your baby has not emptied both breasts.

c) Between feeds, or in a break if you have returned to work.

8. Hints to help you succeed

Using a breast pump takes practice – you may need to make several
attempts before you succeed, but because ISIS is so simple and natural 
to use, you will soon get used to expressing your milk.

1)

Choose a time when you’re not rushed and won’t be interrupted.

2)

Having your baby or a photograph of your baby nearby can help 
encourage ‘let-down’.

3)

Placing a warm cloth on the breasts for a few minutes before you start
pumping can encourage milk flow and soothe painful breasts.

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Summary of Contents for SCF290/11

Page 1: ...ISIS Manual Breast Pump ...

Page 2: ...nts to help you succeed 9 How to use the ISIS Manual Breast Pump 10 Storing your breast milk 11 Feeding your baby your expressed breast milk 12 Choosing the right teat for your baby 13 Troubleshooting guide 14 Other helpful products from Philips AVENT Please take five minutes to read through the WHOLE of this leaflet BEFORE you use your Philips AVENT ISIS Manual Breast Pump for the first time Shou...

Page 3: ...You can express and store your milk so that whether you are out for a few hours taking a well deserved rest or back at work your baby can still enjoy the benefits of your breast milk even if you can t be there to give it yourself As the pump is so silent and discreet you can take it with you anywhere allowing you to express milk at your own convenience and maintain your milk supply Since the AVENT...

Page 4: ...2 Detailed parts guide 4 ...

Page 5: ...ill remain sterile in the steriliser for a minimum of 6 hours provided the lid is not removed 4 Keeping your breast pump sterile for travel After sterilising all parts insert the white valve g and fit the diaphragm with stem d onto the pump body f Clip the cover a over the funnel and Let down Massage Cushion b and screw on the sealing base m in place of the Airflex Feeding Bottle h 5 Using the ISI...

Page 6: ...ingers to ensure a perfect seal This is easier if assembled whilst wet Place the forked end of the handle e under the silicone diaphragm and stem d and push down gently on the handle until it clicks into place 6 How to assemble the ISIS Manual Breast Pump Separate all parts and ensure pump has been cleaned and sterilised as in section 3 IMPORTANT DO NOT LOSE THE WHITE VALVE YOUR PUMP WILL NOT WORK...

Page 7: ...ERTIGHTEN Carefully insert the Let down Massage Cushion b into the pump funnel f making sure it is perfectly sealed all round the rim of the funnel This is easier if assembled whilst wet Click the pump cover c onto the pump body f To make the pump completely stable insert the bottle into the stand i 7 ...

Page 8: ... reunited you should express your milk regularly to stimulate your milk supply 3 You will need to find the right times of the day for you to express your milk e g a Early in the morning when your breasts are full just before or after your baby s first feed b After a feed if your baby has not emptied both breasts c Between feeds or in a break if you have returned to work 8 Hints to help you succeed...

Page 9: ...rd use cushions to support your back Make sure you have a glass of water nearby 5 Press the funnel and Let down Massage Cushion of the pump firmly against your breast making sure that no air can escape otherwise there will be no suction 6 As you gently push down on the pump handle you will feel the suction on your breast You don t need to depress the handle fully to create a vacuum only as much as...

Page 10: ... body 10 Storing your breast milk Breast milk can be stored in the fridge or freezer in either sterile breast milk containers 125ml 4oz or 260ml 9oz bottles fitted with sealing discs or in VIA Cups with lids Only milk collected with a sterile pump should be stored to be fed to your baby Expressed milk should be refrigerated immediately Expressed breast milk can be stored in the refrigerator for up...

Page 11: ...rilised VIA Adaptor screw ring dome cap and Airflex Teat Frozen breast milk should be defrosted overnight in the refrigerator However in an emergency it can be defrosted in a jug of hot water Once thawed use within 24 hours Breast milk can be heated in the same way as any other bottle feed Stand the Airflex Bottle or VIA Feeding System in a bowl of hot water or alternatively for a safe and fast wa...

Page 12: ...12 12 Choosing the right teat for your baby AVENT Airflex Teats can be used on both the Airflex Feeding Bottle and VIA Feeding System AVENT Teats are clearly numbered on the side to indicate flow rate ...

Page 13: ...mber the 2 3 second pumping rhythm Consult your health professional breastfeeding advisor Remove and refit the Let down Massage Cushion ensuring it is firmly attached and pushed far enough down the funnel Try leaning slightly forward Avoid contact with antibacterial or abrasive detergents cleaners as these can damage the plastic Combinations of detergents cleaning products sterilising solution sof...

Page 14: ...help ease engorgement and collect leaking breast milk AVENT Nipple Protectors to protect sore cracked nipples during breastfeeding small and standard sizes AVENT Ultra Comfort Disposable Breast Pads unique ULTRA absorbent core guarantees total dryness and comfort AVENT Breast Milk Baby Food Containers for storage of breast milk or baby food in the fridge or freezer 14 AVENT VIA Breast Milk Storage...

Page 15: ...n yourself and get help from your midwife health visitor breastfeeding advisor or other mothers who have breastfed Further reading and useful information Bestfeeding Getting Breastfeeding Right for You Mary Renfrew Chloe Fisher and Suzanne Arms 12 99 ISBN 0890879559 Breastfeeding for Beginners Caroline Deacon 7 99 ISBN 0007136080 The NCT Book of Breastfeeding Mary Smale 8 99 ISBN 0091825695 Nation...

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