Tommee Tippee made for me Mode D'emploi page 7

Using your breast pump
Okay mum. You've cleaned and
assembled your breast pump.
You're prepped and ready to go...
Let's do this.
The best time to use your breast
pump is after the first feed of the day
(unless your breastfeeding advisor
has told you something different).
Hygiene
Hands washed and dried before
touching your breast pump or
body?
Breast pump parts washed and
sterilised?
About you -
Get yourself in a comfortable
position, sitting, standing or half-lying.
The important thing is to keep the pump
handset vertical while you hold it against
your breast. You'll also need a flat surface
nearby to put the pump and bottle on
when you're done.
1.
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Hold the pump
handset around
the narrow neck of
the body. Hold it in
whichever hand feels
most comfortable.
As you use it, you
may find it's more
comfortable to cup
your hand around the
bottle.
Place the horn over
your breast so that it
creates a seal all the
way around with your
nipple at the centre
of the hole. You
don't need to cover
the whole of your
areola or breast with
the horn, so don't
force it. It should
sit comfortably. If it
doesn't feel right,
relax and reposition.
3.
Gently squeeze the handle and you'll
feel the suction.
4.
Release the handle and allow it to
return to its resting position. Releasing
the handle opens the valve so your milk
can flow into the bottle.
5.
Try to imitate the rhythm of your baby
as they suck. You don't have to squeeze
hard – just as much as is comfortable
for you.
6.
When you first start expressing milk,
use the pump for 3-5 minutes on
each breast. Over time you will be
able to build up to 10-15 minutes on
each breast.
7.
You can help stimulate your milk
flow by gently stroking and massaging
your breast.
8.
The amount of milk you express and
the time it takes will vary. Don't worry,
this is normal.
9.
If air is getting in around the horn, your
pump may not suck milk effectively.
Adjust your position and replace
the cup on your breast so that it
feels comfortable and the pump is
expressing milk.
When you want to stop expressing
• When your milk is no longer freely
flowing, stop pumping.
• You can store your breast milk
in the bottle, by adding a clean
sterilised lid or teat and hood
(see page 7 for storage advice).
Or use it to feed it to your baby.
• When you've finished using the
pump, disassemble all the parts
and clean it. You do not need to
sterilise it until you're ready to
use it again.