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before or between feeds to ease
the pain, and to help your baby
latch on more easily.
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If you have sore or cracked
nipples and you may wish to
express your milk until they are
healed.
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If you are separated from your
baby and wish to continue
to breast-feed when you are
reunited. You should express your
milk regularly to stimulate your
milk supply.
Right times of the day to
express your milk
•
Early in the morning when you
breasts are full, just before or after
your baby’s first feed.
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After a feed, if your baby has not
emptied both breasts.
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Between feeds or in a break if you
have returned to work.
8 Storage
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Keep the breast pump out of direct
sunlight as prolonged exposure
may cause discolouration.
•
Store the breast pump and its
accessories in a safe and dry
place.
9 Compatibility
The Philips Avent electric breast
pump is compatible with Philips
Avent bottles in our range. When
you use other Philips Avent bottles,
use the same type of teat that was
supplied with that bottle. For details
on how to assemble the teat and
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Having your baby or a photograph
of your baby nearby can help
encourage your milk to flow.
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Before expressing milk, place a
warm towel onto your breast, and
lightly massage for a few minutes.
This encourages milk flow, and
ease the pain of your breast.
•
Warmth and relaxation can
encourage milk flow. Try
expressing after a warm bath or
shower.
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Try expressing from one breast
while your baby is feeding from
the other, or continue expressing
just after a feed.
•
Repositioning the pump on the
breast from time to time can help
stimulate your milk flow.
Tip
•
Practice with your pump to find
the best pumping techniques
for you. If the process becomes
painful, stop and consult your
breast-feeding advisor.
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We recommand you to use the
breast pad to keep your bra
clean.
7 When to express
milk
If possible, wait until your milk supply
and breast-feeding schedule are well
established, unless told otherwise by
your doctor or breast-feeding advisor.
The exceptions are:
•
If you are expressing milk for your
baby to be given in hospital.
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If your breasts are engorged
(painful or swollen). You can
express a small amount of milk
