Breastpumping; Double Breastpumping; Single Breastpumping; Device Operation - Medela Freestyle 27260 Mode D'emploi

5. Breastpumping

Preparing for breastpumping: Wash hands before
touching breastpump, kit and breasts and avoid touching
the inside of bottles or lids.
CAUTION
I Always inspect breastshields, connectors, membranes and tubing prior to
use for cleanliness and to ensure no parts are damaged/broken. If dirty, see
Section 3.2.
I Contact your healthcare professional or breastfeeding specialist if you can
express only minimal or no milk or if expression is painful. See Section 9 for
more information.
I Do not try to express with vacuum that is too high and uncomfortable
(painful). The pain, along with potential breast and nipple trauma may
decrease milk output.
I Make sure tubing is not kinked or pinched while breastpumping.
I Do not hold the breastpump kit by the bottle. This can lead to blockage of
the milk ducts and engorgement.
INFO
I Research has shown that you will breastpump more effi ciently – get more
milk in less time – when breastpumping at Maximum Comfort Vacuum
during the Expression Phase.
I You should reassess your Maximum Comfort Vacuum throughout your
breastpumping experience because it can change during the different
stages of lactation.
I Do not tilt or overfi ll bottles when breastpumping.
I Double breastpumping saves time and increases the energy content of the
milk. Milk production is increased and maintained long-term.
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5.1 Double

5.2 Single breastpumping

breastpumping
1 1
Single breastpumping:

Double breastpumping:

Insert the unused short
Place the breastshield on
tubing into the tubing
your breast so that your
holder.
nipple is properly centered
in the tunnel.

5.3 Device operation

1 2
Adjust the vacuum to
your comfort level while
breastpumping by pressing
the increase
button. Holding down
Freestyle will start in the
these buttons will adjust
Stimulation Phase, indicated
vacuum more rapidly. After
on the display as shown.
2 minutes, the Stimulation
Phase will automatically
change to the Expression
Phase, indicated on the
display as shown.
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Hold the breastshield
onto your breast with your
thumb and index fi nger.
Support your breast with
the palm of your hand.
3
or decrease
If you "let-down" (your
milk starts to fl ow) sooner
than 2 minutes, you will
breastpump more effi ciently
by pressing the let-down
button at that time.
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