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

7. Expression

Caution
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l re step 2 (chapter 7.1):
Answer the following questions
to find out whether the available
breastshield size will fit:
l Is your nipple moving 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 ques-
tions is "No" or if you experience
problems or pain during expression,
consult your breastfeeding and
lactation consultant or midwife.
Note
l re step 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 Wipe the breast with a warm
washcloth (do not use alcohol).
l Restart timer: press
3 seconds. Timer is restarted but
Freestyle continues to pump.
for
7.1 Preparing for
single pumping
1
Insert the unused short tubing
into the tubing holder.

7.2 Pumping

1
Switch on the breastpump with
.
 Timer starts.
 The stimulation phase lasts a
maximum of two minutes. The
pump then switches off auto-
matically in expression phase.