Lansinoh Manual Breast Pump Instructions For Use Manual page 4

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8 . Attach the ComfortFit®
breast cushion to the
pump body .
9 . When fully assembled, this
is what your pump should
look like .
5. How to Use Your Lansinoh® Manual
Breast Pump
If possible, wait until your breastmilk supply and breastfeeding
schedule are well established . This is normally at least 3-4 weeks
after birth, advised otherwise by your health professional .
1 . Wash your hands thoroughly and make sure your breasts
are clean .
2 . Make sure you have sterilised and carefully assembled your
pump exactly as described in the sections "How to Clean and
Sterilise Your Lansinoh® Manual Breast Pump" and "How to
Assemble Your Lansinoh® Manual Breast Pump . "
3 . Centre the pump opening over your nipple and gently press
it against your breast ensuring that your nipple is centred in
the tunnel of the breast cushion . Press the ComfortFit® breast
cushion of the pump firmly against your breast making sure
the seal is secure so that no air can escape . You can create a
good seal by using your other hand to support your breast
from underneath .
If your nipple is unable to be centred within the tunnel of the
breast cushion without rubbing, you may need the larger size
ComfortFit® breast cushion .
4 . As you gently push down on the pump handle you will feel the
suction on your breast . You do not need to depress the handle
fully to create a vacuum, only as much as is comfortable .
5 . You can create gentle suction pressure in preparation for
expressing by setting the handle in the first (top) notch of
the stem . Confirm that your nipple is moving and squeeze
and release the handle until you find your preferred pace .
Warning: Do not continue pumping for more than five minutes
at a time if no result is achieved . Try expressing at another time
during the day . Please remember: Should pumping become very
painful or uncomfortable, you should stop using the pump and
consult with your health professional .
Using Lansinoh's 2-Phase Technology
This breast pump has two phases, Let-Down Phase and
Expression Phase . You can easily switch between the two
phases by adjusting the position of the handle on the stem .
Let-Down Phase
This phase gently stimulates the breast . It is designed to mimic the
way a baby feeds at the beginning of a feeding . It is one of the
features that encourages milk let-down and encourages your milk
to begin to flow . You can create gentle suction pressure by setting
the handle in the first (top) notch in the stem and using quick
pulses with the handle .
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Expression Phase
This phase allows you to express breastmilk from the breast .
Switch to this phase by setting the handle in the second (bottom)
notch in the stem . To get the strongest suction fully depress the
handle . For reduced suction strength depress the handle less .
To start with the Let-Down Phase, set the stem in the first (top)
notch of the handle and squeeze the handle . Your breastmilk will
soon start flowing even though you may not use all the suction
the pump can generate .
Once breastmilk is flowing (1–2 minutes) change to
Expression Phase .
To switch to Expression Phase,
gently press the "PUSH" part
at the tip of the handle to
set the handle to the second
(bottom) notch of the stem .
Continue to squeeze and
release the handle to find the
appropriate suction pressure .
If the suction pressure feels
weak when expressing your
breastmilk, squeeze the
handle all the way . The suction
pressure changes based on
how hard you squeeze the
handle . Expressing in comfort
is more important than setting
a strong suction pressure .
Please express milk at a
suction pressure that feels
appropriate for you .
*To return to Let-Down Phase from Expression Phase, (1) Pull the
tip of the stem towards you, (2) gently squeeze the handle, and
set it in the first (top) notch .
6. Breastmilk Storage Guidelines
Breastmilk Storage and Thawing Guidelines for
Healthy Term Babies
Check with your healthcare professional or an International Board
Certified Lactation Consultant for specific storage instructions .
When freezing breastmilk, store in the back of the freezer . Do
not store breastmilk in the freezer door as the temperature can
fluctuate when the door is opened and closed .
Before storing, date all breastmilk and use the oldest
breastmilk first .
Thawing Breastmilk
Thaw frozen milk in the refrigerator or place the containers under
cool running water, gradually warming the water until the milk
is thawed . Thawed milk can be kept in a refrigerator for up to
24 hours .
DO NOT refreeze milk once it is thawed .
Gently swirl thawed milk before feeding to mix the layers
that have separated . Breastmilk is not homogenized and the
"cream" will rise to the top . Breastmilk can vary in colour and
consistency depending upon the time of the day that the milk
was expressed, what you have eaten, and the age of the baby
LET-DOWN PHASE
EXPRESSION PHASE