Medela Lactina Mode D'emploi page 14

Cleaning and Hygiene
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Breastpump
care
Storing / Thawing Breastmilk
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Check with your hospital for specific instructions.
Breastmilk Storage (For Healthy Term Babies)
Freshly expressed
breastmilk
Thawed breastmilk
(previously frozen)
• When freezing do not fill bottles/bags more than 3/4 full to allow space for expansion.
• Label bottles/bags with the date of pumping.
• Do not store breastmilk in the door of the refrigerator.
• In order to preserve the components of the breastmilk, thaw in the refrigerator overnight
or by holding the bottle/bag under running warm water (max. 37° C).
• Gently shake the bottle/bag to blend any fat that has separated.
• Do not thaw frozen breastmilk in a microwave oven or in a pan of boiling water
(danger of burning).
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Unplug breastpump prior to cleaning
At home
In hospitals
• U se a damp (not wet) cloth to wipe over the breastpump.
Optionally, soapy water or a non-abrasive detergent may be used.
• Do not spray or pour liquid directly onto the pump.
• D o not immerse the pump unit in water.
Room
Temperature
Do not leave at room
temperature
Do not store
Daily or when spills occur
Immediately when spills occur
In between each mother and/or on a regular
basis, e.g. daily
Refrigerator
Freezer
Compartment
Refrigerator
3 – 5 days at 6 months at
approx. -16° C
approx. 4° C
10 hours
Deep Freezer
12 months at
approx. -18° C
Never refreeze