4.1 Functioning of the manual breast pump
The stimulation phase (1):
To trigger the let-down reflex, turn the vacuum control to the very left. Press
the pump handle dynamically downwards several times. This imitates the baby’s natu-
ral sucking behaviour. Keep the pump handle pressed for 3-4 seconds, so
that the milk starts to flow into the bottle.
The expressing phase (2):
When the milk is flowing, turn the vacuum control to the right. You can express now
by pressing the pump handle downwards and keeping the handle pressed until the
vacuum has been released.
If the milk does not start to flow right away, relax and try again – even at a later point
in time.
If expressing causes pain, do not use the pump anymore! Please contact your doctor
or your midwife/lactation consultant. Make sure not to express too much milk into the
bottle. Keep the pump in an upright position.
5. Hygiene and cleaning
Before you use the breast pump for the first time, boil components b) to h) in boiling
water for at least 15 min. or use a steam disinfection device, such as a steriliser for
instance. Please observe the manufacturer’s corresponding notes.
Do not use a microwave oven.
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Do not use chemical disinfection baths, solvents or abrasives.
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All components b) to h) can be cleaned with commercial washing-up liquids by
hand or in the dish washer.
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