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Supplemental information
Below some common breastfeeding-related conditions are described. If you experience any of these
symptoms, contact a healthcare professional or breastfeeding specialist.
Pain sensation
Sore nipples
Engorgement
Bruise, thrombus
Blistering
Injured tissue on nipple
(nipple trauma)
Bleeding
Clogged mammary
ducts
Technical information
EMC information
The Philips Avent breast pump needs special precautions regarding EMC and needs to be installed
and put into service according to the EMC information provided in this section.
Portable and mobile RF communications equipment can affect the Philips Avent breast pump.
The electronic breast pump has no essential performance. Due to EMC influences, like wireless home
network devices, mobile phones or cordless telephones, the breast pump can turn off or go into error
mode. This will not lead to unacceptable risks. To prevent interference, keep other electric equipment
at least 3.3 feet/1.0 m away from the breast pump during expressing and do not stack with other
electrical equipment. Cable length of the adapter: 2.50 meter/ 8.2 feet.
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC, IEC 60601-1-2)
Declaration – electromagnetic emissions
The Philips Avent breast pump is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified
below. The user of the Philips Avent breast pump should assure that it is used in such an environment.
Symptom
Perceived pain of breast or nipple.
Symptom
Persistent pain in the nipples at the beginning of the pumping period, or
that lasts throughout the entire pumping period, or hurts between sessions,
much similar to the pain felt during breastfeeding.
Swelling of the breast. The breast may feel hard, lumpy and tender. May
include erythema (redness) of the breast area and fever.
A reddish-purple discoloration that does not blanch when pressed. When a
bruise fades, it becomes green and brown.
Looks like small bubbles on the surface of the skin.
- Fissures or cracked nipples.
- Skin tissue peeling off the nipple. Normally occurs in combination with
cracked nipples and/or blisters.
- Nipple tear.
Cracked or teared nipples can lead to bleeding of the affected area.
A red, tender lump on the breast. May include erythema (redness) of the
breast area and fever. Can lead to Mastitis (breast inflammation) if left
untreated.