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4. Useful Tips
Adjusting the vacuum (Intensity of suction)
Expressing milk should never be painful.
• Set the vacuum intensity at the highest level which is comfortable for you.
• Take care that the nipple is centred in the breast-shell.
• Check whether the size of the breast-shell fits your nipple. (See the User Manual: "ARDO PumpSet").
• In the event that the milk is not released, try a massage – this can be really effective.
• When the Calypso is to be used at a height greater than 1000 meters above sea level, (height difference),
the choice of vacuum level must be checked.
Regulate the vacuum by touching the arrow keys
• Intensify the vacuum, until you feel a very slight discomfort, and then reduce the intensity of the vacuum
until pumping is comfortable.
Regulate the cycle
• When babies start to breast feed, they suckle with rapid sucking motions and low suction – this cause
the milk to release by stimulating the milk ejection reflex. This effect can be replicated by starting with a
higher cycle level (e.g. 8 bar) and selecting a weaker vacuum.
• When using the Stimulation-mode, choose the levels of vacuum and cycle which suit you.
• When the milk begins to release, reduce the cycles by touching the ▼ (down arrow) and strengthen the
vacuum by touching the (up-arrow) until you find the most comfortable level for you.
• If the milk flow fails, begin again in Stimulation-mode in order to prompt the milk to release/flow once
again.
Encouraging the milk ejection reflex
The milk ejection reflex may occur later when pumping than when breast feeding. The following measures may
be helpful.
• Have a warm drink.
• Relax and think about your baby.
• Gaze at a picture of your baby.
• Apply a warmed compress to the breast before expressing.
• Warm the cone or funnel of the breast shell before applying.
Pump efficiently
• Massaging the breast while using the breastpump can boost milk production, and promote better milk
flow.
Increase quantity of milk
• Use of a double pump-set
• For the first 10 minutes, or until no more milk is flowing, use a double pump i.e. express from both
breasts at once. Afterwards, switch to a single pump. Express from each breast for five minutes while
massaging gently.
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