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Troubleshooting Guide
Lack of, or no suction
No milk being
expressed
Pain in the
breast area
when expressing
Milk is drawn up the
Let-down Massage
Cushion
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Check for any damaged pump parts and replace if necessary.
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Check that all the pump components have been assembled
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correctly and that the white valve is positioned correctly.
Ensure that the silicone diaphragm and Let-down Massage Cushion
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are fitted securely to the pump body and that a perfect seal is
created around your breast.
Make sure the Let-down Massage Cushion is pushed far enough
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down the centre of the funnel and run your thumb on the flat
surface between each petal to ensure there are no air pockets.
Make certain that the control handle is firmly in place.
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Ensure the pump is correctly assembled and that suction
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is being created.
Relax and try again, as expression may improve after practice.
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Refer to the 'Hints to help you succeed' section on page 11.
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You may be squeezing too hard.You do not need to use all the suction
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the pump can generate.Try compressing the handle halfway.
Try squeezing the handle more gently and remember the 2-3 second
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pumping rhythm. (Refer to 'Expressing with ISIS iQ UNO' on page 13).
Consult your health professional/breastfeeding advisor.
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Try leaning slightly forward so your milk flows easily down the pump funnel
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and into the milk container (you can use cushions to support your back).
Remove and re-fit the Let-down Massage Cushion to ensure it is firmly
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attached and pushed far enough down the centre of the funnel (this is
easier if assembled while wet).
Some women may prefer to use the pump without the Let-down Massage
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Cushion. Extensive trials show that in most cases, the massaging effect of
the petals flexing in and out around the areola, stimulates the let-down
reflex and allows you to express more milk, faster.
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