Supplemental Information - Philips AVENT SCF334 Manual

Problem
The pump has too much
suction.

Supplemental information

Below some common breastfeeding-related conditions are described. If you experience any
of these symptoms, contact a healthcare professional or breastfeeding specialist.
Pain sensation
Sore nipples
Engorgement
Bruise, thrombus
Blistering
Injured tissue on nipple
(nipple trauma)
Bleeding
Clogged mammary
ducts
Solution
Follow below guidelines if you experience too much suction with
your breast pump:- Make sure you only use the Philips Avent
comfort breast pump's parts.- Make sure you have assembled
the comfort breast pump with the massage cushion: not using
the massage cushion can result in too much vacuum.- When
using a breast pump for the first time, you may experience the
suction level as too high at first. Practicing can help.If the problem
persists, consult your breastfeeding advisor.
Symptom
Perceived pain of breast or nipple.
Persistent pain in the nipples at the beginning of the pumping
period, or that lasts throughout the entire pumping period, or hurts
between sessions, much similar to the pain felt during breastfeeding.
Swelling of the breast. The breast may feel hard, lumpy and tender.
May include erythema (redness) of the breast area and fever.
A reddish-purple discoloration that does not blanch when pressed.
When a bruise fades, it becomes green and brown.
Looks like small bubbles on the surface of the skin.
- Fissures or cracked nipples.- Skin tissue peeling off the nipple.
Normally occurs in combination with cracked nipples and/or
blisters.-Nipple tear.
Cracked or teared nipples can lead to bleeding of the affected area.
A red, tender lump on the breast. May include erythema (redness)
of the breast area and fever. Can lead to Mastitis (breast
inflammation) if left untreated.
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