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Troubleshooting
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If there is low
Make sure
or no suction
• the breastshield forms a complete seal around the breast.
• all connections of the kit and breastpump are secure.
• the white valve membrane is laying flat against the yellow valve
head. Check that the valve head and membrane are clean and
not damaged. See «Assembly Instructions».
• the rubber seal is correctly attached onto piston.
• the piston/cylinder is correctly attached onto breastshield.
Storing / Thawing Breastmilk
VIII
Check with your hospital for specific instructions.
Breastmilk Storage (For Healthy Term Babies)
Room
Temperature
Refrigerator
Refrigerator
Freezer
Compartment
Deep Freezer
Freshly expressed
breastmilk
Do not leave at
room temperature
3 - 5 days at
approx. 4° C
6 months at
approx. -16° C
12 months at
approx. -18° C
Thawed breastmilk
(previously frozen)
Do not store
10 hours
Never refreeze
• When freezing do not fill bottles/bags more than 3/4 full to allow space for expansion.
• Label bottles/bags with the date of pumping.
• Do not store breastmilk in the door of the refrigerator.
• In order to preserve the components of the breastmilk, thaw in the refrigerator overnight
or by holding the bottle/bag under running warm water (max. 37° C).
• Gently shake the bottle/bag to blend any fat that has separated.
• Do not thaw frozen breastmilk in a microwave oven or in a pan of boiling water
(danger of burning).
