Tips
Pumping Tips:
The most important and successful part of pumping is the let-down reflex. The let-down reflex is when your milk begins
to flow freely.
● Try relaxing with a warm, wet compress on your breasts.
● Drink plenty of fluids.
● Avoid outside distractions.
● Visualize yourself happy, well rested and successful at pumping.
● Sometimes a light circular massaging of the breasts prior to and/or during a pumping session will help your let-down
reflex start/continue.
● Go to a non-stressful environment.
● Use a comfortable chair that gives lower back support with or without a footstool. After all, you're the one who has to
be comfortable.
Depending on your health and milk production condition, you may be able to achieve more than one let-down in one
pumping session. Most mothers have more than one let-down while breast feeding and don't even notice the change.
To achieve multiple let-downs; which mimics the natural reflex found in breast feeding, you can switch back and forth
between the Swift Expression and Natural Expression just by pressing the Power/Mode Button.
Remember that successful pumping is a learned skill. Don't get discouraged, and keep working at it to obtain the best
results. Breastmilk is produced on a supply and demand basis; expressing your breastmilk regularly stimulates and
maintains your milk supply.
If it feels uncomfortable or painful on your breasts while using the Pump, try decreasing the suction level by pressing the
Vacuum Adjusting buttons (-). You may also try pumping with/without the Silicone Cushion. If these tips do not help, turn
the product off and remove the pump from your breasts for a few minutes. If you are still experiencing pain or discomfort,
consult your healthcare professional or an international board certified lactation consultant.
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