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To make the pump completely stable, insert the bottle into the bottle stand.
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When fully assembled, this is what your pump should look like.
*These parts are designed to t snugly. For easier assembly, just dampen the
rim of the silicone diaphragm with water.
**This breast pump has two separate 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.
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Tips About Pumping
Breastmilk is produced on a supply and demand basis. Expressing your
breastmilk regularly will stimulate your body and help you maintain your milk
supply. If you have any breastfeeding or breast pump related questions, consult
an International Board Certied Lactation Consultant, breastfeeding counsellor,
or other healthcare provider such as your midwife.
Top Tips for Pumping Sessions
• Before a pumping session, make yourself comfortable and ensure the
breast pump is close to you.
• Sit in an upright position, making sure your shoulders and arms are well
supported.
• The most important part of successful pumping is the ability to trigger
the let-down reex. This is when your milk begins to ow freely. Warm
compresses applied to the breasts and gentle, circular massaging of the
breasts prior to and/or during a pumping session can help encourage this
natural reex. Heated Lansinoh® Thera°Pearl® 3-in-1 Breast Therapy
Packs full this function well.
• If you and baby are apart, look at their pictures or videos, or have
something with your baby’s scent on it. These cues will help to trigger
let-down.
• If baby is with you, skin-to-skin contact and scent will help to trigger
let-down. You may pump one breast while nursing baby on the other. This
allows you to maximize pumping effectiveness by using the let-down
reex stimulated by your baby’s sucking.
• Give yourself sufcient time to pump. Stress can negatively impact milk
production.
• Stay hydrated; having a glass of water before and during each session is
important for milk production.
• Many mums nd that they have a high milk supply in the morning after
sleeping, so you may nd it helpful to try a morning pumping session.
• Some mums can achieve more than one let-down during a pumping
session. You may be able to achieve a second by returning to the Let-Down
Phase.
• Track the date, time, and duration of your feeding and pumping sessions
as well as the amount of milk expressed from each breast. Keeping these
records can help you identify trends or patterns so you can establish your
optimal feeding and pumping routine. If you’re having any difculties, it
can be helpful to share this information with your healthcare professional.
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How to Use Your Lansinoh®
Manual Breast Pump
If possible, wait to begin pumping until your breastmilk supply and
breastfeeding schedule are well established. This is normally at least 3-4
weeks after birth, unless 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. Place the Comfort-Fit
TM
breast cushion over the breast, making sure the nipple is
centred in the tunnel. Press it rmly 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.”
Breast Cushion Sizing
When you are pumping only your nipple and a small
amount of your areola should be pulled into the
breast cushion tunnel. If a large amount of areola is
being pulled into the tunnel, this indicates that the
breast cushion is too large. When you are pumping
your nipple should move in and out of the tunnel
freely. If you notice that your nipple is touching or rubbing along the sides of the
tunnel, this indicates that the breast cushion is too small. The breast cushion you
received with the pump is 25mm. A 30.5mm Comfort-Fit™ breast cushion is
available for purchase. Simply visit www.lansinoh.com.au, or call 1800 653 373.
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 rst (top) notch of the stem. Conrm that your nipple is moving
and squeeze and release the handle until you nd your preferred pace.
6. To start with the Let-Down Phase, set the stem in the top (rst) notch of the
handle and squeeze the handle. Your breastmilk will soon start owing even
though you may not use all the suction the pump can generate.
7. Once breastmilk is owing (1 – 2 minutes) change to the 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 nd 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 the Let-Down Phase from the Expression Phase, (1) Pull the tip of the
stem towards you, (2) gently squeeze the handle, and set it in the rst (top) notch.
Nipple
Areola
