Philips AVENT SCF902, User Manual

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7  Hints to help 

you succeed

The single electronic breast pump is 

easy to use. Take some practice, and 

you will soon get used to expressing 

milk.

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Choose a time when you are not 

rushed nor interrupted easily.

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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.

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Repositioning the pump on the 

breast from time to time can help 

stimulate your milk flow.

Tip

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Practice with your pump to find the best 

pumping techniques for you. If the process 

becomes painful, stop and consult your 

breast-feeding advisor.

8  When to 

express milk

If possible, wait until your milk supply 

and breast-feeding schedule are well 

established, normally at least 2-4 weeks 

after birth, unless told otherwise by 

your doctor or breast-feeding advisor. 

The exceptions are:

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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 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

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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.

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