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Pumping Instructions |
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- Wash your hands before touching pump parts or breasts.
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Kit is ready to use, just insert the connector into the receptacle on the pump.
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Pumping both breasts at the same time cuts time needed to pump and increases hormone response to increase milk supply.
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Use bottles provides to pump and store milk for hospitalized baby.
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Make sure suction level is at lowest setting to start (all the way to the left).
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You can increase suction as needed until you feel a strong tug, but no pain.
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Center breast shields over nipples.
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Turn switch on (located on right side of pump).
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If this is your first time pumping, limit to 5-10 minutes. You may not get more than a few drops of colostrum the first 2 to 3 days, but this is "liquid gold" Be sure to take it to your baby’s nurse for storage until your baby can be fed.
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If you have an established milk supply, pump 15-20 minutes, or until milk no longer flows or drips.
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Cover bottle with plastic from nipple cover then screw nipple and ring over plastic.
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Label each bottle with your baby’s name, date, and time of pumping.
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If you have a hospitalized baby, sterilize pump parts once every 24 hours.
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Please take your pump kit with you when you are discharged. If your baby is still in the hospital you will need to rent a hospital grade breastpump. This can be arranged through your local hospital medical supply company.