ASSEMBLING YOUR MILK COLLECTION KITīefore assembling, make sure you've sterilised and washed your milk collection kit ( except for the tubing). With practice, you may be able to use the crook of your elbow to support one collection bottle while holding the other, or invest in a hands free pumping bra. Before and during pumping, massage your milk ducts by pressing in small gentle circles starting at the top of the breast and working down.įree a hand. Massage your breasts to encourage milkflow. Try pumping with a picture or video of your baby, or a piece of your baby's clothing, to encourage milkflow. Set yourself up with a glass of water, snacks and try to minimise interruptions for the next 15-30 minutes. Pumping shouldn't be painful - never use settings out of comfort level. Increase vacuum strength to trigger milkflow. You should plan on trying out different settings to find what works best for you. See our website for more on breastshield sizing. While pumping your nipple should move freely within the flange with 2-3mm space, not rubbing on the sides and without excess areola being drawn in. Place breastshield so nipple is centred within the flange. Press backflow protector into breastshield, and place tubing firmly onto backflow protector and onto air ports on pump motor. Use tongs to remove parts from pot and set to air dry on a clean paper towel.įirmly press valve into the bottom of the breastshield, then twist breastshield onto collection bottle. To sterilise by boiling disassemble all parts and cover with water in a large stock pot. Sterilise all parts except for tubing and pump motor using any preferred sterilisation method. Our milk collection bottles are freezer safe.Inspect teat before each feeding and discard if torn. Once milk or moisture enters the tubing it can no longer be assured as hygienic and the tubing should be replaced. Washing or sterilising the tubing can cause milk or moisture to enter the pump motor, leading to mould or bacteria growth. Do not get the pump motor or tubing wet.Sterilise all parts prior to first use except for tubing, pump motor, and power adaptor.Your Spectra S2 comes with everything you need to double pump, including two sets of tubing, backflow protectors, breastshields, duck valves, and bottle kits. Failure to follow these guidelines could result in damage to the pump and/or injury to yourself and those around you. Follow the safety guidelines above when using your pump. Unplug and store out of reach of children when not in use.Ĭarefully read the instructions prior to using the Spectra S2.
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