6. Operating your breast pump
Glossary
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2-Phase Expression
technology – research-based technology that mimics a baby's
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natural nursing rhythm.
Stimulation Phase – fast sucking/pumping rhythm to stimulate the milk ejection reflex and to
start the milk flowing.
Let-down – when your milk starts to flow.
Expression Phase – slower sucking/pumping rhythm for gentle and efficient milk removal as
quickly as possible.
Maximum Comfort Vacuum
– the highest vacuum level where a mother feels comfortable
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during pumping. It is different for every mother.