Using The Breast Pump; When To Express Milk - Philips AVENT SCF334 Manual

7 Press in between the petals to remove any trapped air (Fig. 12).
Note: Place the cover over the cushion to keep the breast pump clean while you prepare
for expressing.
Warning: Always use the breast pump with a cushion.
8 Insert the adapter into the wall socket and insert the plug at the other end into the motor
unit (Fig. 13).
The adapter reference code is indicated on the bottom of the appliance. Only use the
indicated adapter with the appliance.
- For battery operation (single electric breast pump only), turn the bottom of the motor
unit in the direction indicated by the marks on the bottom (step 1 (Fig. 14)) and remove
it (step 2 (Fig. 14)). Insert four new 1.5V AA batteries (or 1.2V, in case of rechargeable
batteries) into the battery housing. Check the markings on the housing of the battery for
the correct polarity. Reattach the bottom to the motor unit.
Note: A new set of batteries provides 1-3 hours of operating time. Rechargeable batteries
will lose capacity over time and may cause a decrease in operating time.
Note: If you have inserted batteries in the battery housing of the motor unit and plug in
the adapter, the breast pump will run from on electrical power. The batteries cannot be
charged in the unit.
Warning: Do not mix different type of batteries.
Warning: Do not mix used and new batteries.
9 Attach the silicone tube and cap onto the diaphragm. Push down the cap until it is securely
in place (Fig. 15).

Using the breast pump

When to express milk

If breastfeeding goes well, it is advisable (unless advised otherwise by your healthcare
professional/breastfeeding advisor) to wait until your milk supply and breastfeeding schedule
are established (normally at least 2 to 4 weeks after giving birth) before you start expressing.
Exceptions:
- If breastfeeding does not go well immediately, expressing regularly can help to establish
and maintain your milk supply.
- If you are expressing milk for your baby to be given in hospital.
- If your breasts are engorged (painful or swollen), you can express a small amount of milk
before or between feeds to ease the pain and to help your baby latch on more easily.
- If you have sore or cracked nipples, you may wish to express your milk until they are healed.
- If you are separated from your baby and wish to continue to breastfeed when you are
reunited, you should express your milk regularly to stimulate your milk supply.
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