Expression; Selecting The Breast Shield - Medela Symphony Mode D'emploi

7. Expression

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This breast shield has an optimum fit.
B
This breast shield is too small.
C
This breast shield is too large.
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7.1 Selecting the breast shield

A correctly fitted breast shield avoids
compression of any milk ducts during
pumping to ensure optimal breast
emptying and maximum milk output.
To verify whether the breast shield has
a correct fit:
1. Centre the nipple in the breast shield
tunnel.
2. Turn on the pump and check the
following points.
I Is the nipple moving freely in the tunnel?
I Is minimal or no areolar tissue being
pulled into the tunnel of the breast
shield?
I Do you see a gentle, rhythmical motion in
the breast with each cycle of the pump?
I Do you feel the breast emptying all over?
I Is the nipple pain-free?
If the answer to any of the above questions
is "no", or if you experience problems or
pain during expression, try a larger or
smaller size of the PersonalFit breast
shield or consult your breastfeeding and
lactation consultant or midwife.
The PersonalFit breast shield is available in
the following sizes: S (21 mm), M (24 mm),
L (27 mm), XL (30 mm) or XXL (36 mm).*
* See chapter 11 for ordering information