Pumping; Device Operation - Medela Swing Mode D'emploi

3. Pumping

Caution
• Always inspect breast shield,
connector, white membrane, yellow
valve, and tube prior to use for
cleanliness. If dirty, see Section 1.2.
• If you experience pain while pumping
seek advice from your healthcare
professional or breastfeeding
specialist. See Section 6 for more
information.
• Do not try and express with vacuum
that is too high and uncomfortable
(painful). The pain, along with
potential breast and nipple trauma,
may decrease milk output.
• Make sure tube is not kinked or
pinched while pumping.
• Contact your healthcare professional
or breastfeeding specialist if you can
express only minimal or no milk or if
expression is painful.
Info
• Research has shown that you will
pump more efficiently – get more
milk in less time – when pumping at
Maximum Comfort Vacuum during
the Expression Phase.
• You should reassess your Maximum
Comfort Vacuum throughout your
pumping experience because it can
change during the different stages of
lactation.
• Do not tilt or overfill containers when
pumping.
• Do not kink tubing.
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3.1 Device Operation

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Wash hands before touching
breast pump, kit and breasts
and avoid touching the inside
of containers or lids.
4
Switch on the breast pump with
. Your pumping session will
start in the Stimulation Phase.
Overview of LEDs
lights up On
does not light up Off
even, regular flashing Stimulation phase
light constantly on Expression phase
rapid flashing Min./Max. vacuum
2
Center the assembled
breast shield over your
nipple.
5
After two minutes, the pump will
automatically change to the Expression
Phase.
a. If you let-down (your milk starts to flow)
sooner than 2 minutes, press the
let-down button.
b. If let-down has not happened during
the Stimulation Phase and the pump
has switched to the Expression
Phase, press the on/off button
to turn the pump off. Press
the on/off button again to turn the
pump back on to go back to pumping
in the Stimulation Phase.
Questions? Visit www.medela.com or call us at 1-800-435-8316.
3
Hold the breast shield onto
your breast with your thumb
and index finger. Support your
breast with the palm of your hand.
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The vacuum can be adjusted
in every phase. Comfort
vacuum: Use to increase
the vacuum until it is slightly
uncomfortable. Then press
to dial it back minimally.
Note: The LED light will
flash rapidly when you have
reached minimum and
maximum pumping settings.
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