5. Breastpumping (cont.)
INFO
I Always disconnect Freestyle from the power source after expression (except
if the battery is charging).
I Only fi ll the bottle to the 150ml mark.
INFO
I Freestyle switches off automatically if it has been running for 30 minutes with
no interruptions.
I Step 4: Memory function key
To activate your personal setting, start the breastpump and press
I How often should you breastpump? A breastpump is a replacement for
when you are separated from your baby. It is important to breastpump when
the baby would be breastfeeding. If you are exclusively breastpumping, 6 to 8
breastpumping sessions per 24 hours is recommended.
I How long should your breastpumping session last? Breastpumping times
can vary from mother to mother, however, if you are breastpumping both
breasts simultaneously at Maximum Comfort Vacuum, your breastpumping
session should last up to 15 minutes.
I How should your breasts feel after breastpumping? After breastpumping,
your breasts should feel soft and there should be no fi rm areas. Before
breastpumping, your breasts will have a fi rm, heavy feeling. After
breastpumping, make sure your breasts are not fi rm or have lumpy areas. This
could indicate that the breast is not draining all over. See Section 9 for more
information.
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Once in the Expression
Phase, set your Maximum
Comfort Vacuum. Use
to increase the vacuum
until it is slightly
.
uncomfortable (never
painful) then press
dial it back minimally.
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When your breastpumping
session is over, unplug
tubing from the back of
the breastshield(s) before
setting down the bottles.
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Switch off the breastpump
Press
for 3 seconds
with
during the expression
phase to save the individual
breastpumping program.
I The indicator on the display
fl ashes and the breastpump
to
emits 3 beeps.
I Finish expression as usual.
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Disassemble and clean per
Screw lid onto bottle.
Cleaning Instructions in
I Follow the instructions
Section 3.
in Section 7 "Breastmilk
handling".
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