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Tips for Success and Troubleshooting
1. P rior to pumping, relax, take a few deep breaths and
think of your baby.
2. U sing a breastpump should be easy and comfortable.
The first few times may seem a bit awkward, but you
will quickly find your best position and pumping speed.
3. E ach mother reaches let-down at a different pace.
Sometimes, you may not need to use the stimulation
mode at all and can start with expression pumping.
4. I f you feel the pump is not giving sufficient suction, you
can check several things:
a. M ake sure the white membrane (E) lies completely
flat in place on the yellow valve (F) and is clean.
b. M ake sure the stem
assembly (B) on the
pump handle is seated
all the way into the pump
body (D) until it will go
no farther. Make sure the
white o-ring is in place in
the stem handle (B).
c. M ake sure the pump body (D) is firmly screwed
onto the bottle (G) and that the breastshield (C) is
firmly seated into the pump body (D).
d. M ake sure the oval base of the stem (B) is properly
seated in the oval base of the
diaphragm (B).
e. F inally, make sure the diaphragm (B) is pushed all
the way onto the circular rim on the underside of
the handle (A).
f. I f assistance is still needed after reviewing this
booklet, please contact Medela Customer Service
at (800) 435-8316 or (815) 363-1166
Monday-Friday, 7:30 am to 8:00 pm Central Time.
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Storing and Handling Breastmilk
Storage:
(Please check with your hospital for specific storage
instructions, if needed.)
1. W ash hands before touching
bottles and avoid touching
the interior of bottles or caps.
2. P ump or express into
clean bottles.
3. If you do not intend to use
the expressed breastmilk
within a few days, freeze it.
4. Label bottles with the collection date if you are not
using the milk immediately.
5. Freeze milk in small portions, 2 to 4 ounces per
bottle. Smaller amounts thaw more quickly.
6. When freezing milk, do not fill bottles more than 3/4 full
to allow room for liquid to expand. Cool milk
prior to freezing. Never refreeze breastmilk that has
been frozen.
7. Use solid lids and seal bottles tightly if you intend to
refrigerate breastmilk for several days or freeze it.
8. Refer to the following chart for maximum storage
periods under varying conditions.
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