Expression; Preparing For Single Pumping - Medela Lactina Mode D'emploi

7. Expression

Caution
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l before step 2 (chapter 7.1):
Wipe the breast with a warm cloth
(do not use alcohol).
l for step 2 (chapter 7.1):
Answer the following questions to find
out whether the available breastshield
size will fit:
l Does the nipple move freely in the
tunnel?
l Is minimal or no areolar tissue
being pulled into the tunnel of the
breastshield?
l Do you see a gentle, rhythmical motion in
the breast with each cycle of the pump?
l Do you feel the breast emptying all over?
l Is your nipple pain-free?
If the answer to any of these questions
is "No" or if you experience problems
or pain during expression, consult your
breastfeeding and lactation consultant
or midwife.
l for step 2 and 3 (chapter 7.1):
Do not hold the pump set by the bottle.
This can lead to blockage of the milk
ducts and engorgement.
l for step 1 (chapter 7.2):
Select a fast pumping rhythm on the
Lactina Select to start the milk flow.
Reduce the speed when the milk begins
to flow.
7.1 Preparing for
single pumping
1
Insert the port cap into the
unused opening of the cylinder
holder.
7.2 Expression
1
Set the vacuum regulator ring
to minimum.
The Lactina Select has an
additional knob for adjusting
the pumping speed.