Assembling The Handle; Placing The Breast Shield; Operating Your Breast Pump; Glossary - Medela Harmony Mode D'emploi

6.3 Assembling the handle

Refer to figure ¢3 on the foldout pages.
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1. ¢3-01 Insert the stem (with the O-ring) into the hole on the upper side of the diaphragm.
2. ¢3-02 Make sure that the oval shaped base of the stem is aligned correctly to the
diaphragm.
3. ¢3-03 Place the diaphragm into the pump handle. Mind the orientation (the recess in the
diaphragm engages on the tongue in the handle) and press down firmly around the entire
edge to ensure a proper seal.
4. ¢3-04 Insert the stem of the handle assembly in the opening on top of the connector.
Push until the stem locks into place.

6.4 Placing the breast shield

Refer to figure ¢4 on the foldout pages.
1. The oval breast shields can be rotated (360°) and placed in the desired position
to have the most comfortable fit for you.
2. ¢4-01 Place the breast shield on the breast so that the nipple is properly centered
in the tunnel.
3. ¢4-02 Hold the breast shield onto your breast with your thumb and index finger.
Support your breast with the palm of your hand.
4. Start pumping as described in section 7.3.

7. Operating your breast pump

7.1 Glossary

2-Phase Expression
nursing rhythm.
Expression Phase – slower sucking/pumping rhythm for gentle and efficient milk removal
as quickly as possible.
Maximum Comfort Vacuum™ – highest vacuum setting where a mother still feels comfortable
during pumping. It is different for every mother.
Stimulation Phase – fast sucking/pumping rhythm to stimulate the milk ejection reflex and
to start the milk flowing.
7.2 Mimicking the baby's rhythm (2-Phase Expression
Babies use a "two-speed" sucking action. At first, they suck quickly, and then they switch
to a slower, deeper sucking rhythm once milk starts to flow.
technology – research-based technology that mimics a baby's natural
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