Starting Pump - Ardo CALYPSO Instrucciones De Uso

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5. Pumping
Pumping milk should never be painful.

Starting pump

• Wash your hands thoroughly.
• Attach the pumpset to the Calypso.
• Sit down comfortably and relax.
• Centre the nipple so that, when pumping, it moves freely in the breast shell / breast shell insert.
• Fill breast shell with the breast to create an air seal.
• Switch on the pump.
Adjusting the vacuum (suction strength)
• Regulate the vacuum by pressing the arrow keys.
• Intensify the vacuum, until you feel a very slight discomfort, and then reduce the intensity of the vacuum until pumping is
comfortable.
Adjusting the cycle (suction speed)
• Regulate the cycle by pressing the arrow keys.
• Set the cycle at the highest level which is comfortable for you.
Encouraging the milk ejection reflex
• When babies start to breastfeed, they suckle with rapid sucking motions and low suction strength – this causes the milk
to release by stimulating the milk ejection reflex. This effect can be replicated by starting with a higher cycle level (e.g. 8
bars) and selecting a weaker vacuum.
• When the milk begins to release, reduce the cycles by pressing the down arrow and strengthen the vacuum by pressing
the up-arrow until you find the most comfortable level for you.
The milk ejection reflex may occur later when pumping than when breast feeding. The following measures may be helpful:
• Massage the breast before breast feeding.
• Relax and think about your baby.
• Gaze at a picture of your baby.
• Apply a warmed compress to the breast before expressing.
• Warm the cone or funnel of the breast shell before applying.
Pumping efficiently
• Massaging the breast while using the breastpump can increase milk production, and promote better flow.
• Use a double pumpset
• For the first 10 minutes, or until no more milk is flowing, use a double pump i.e. express from both breasts at once.
Afterwards, switch to a single pump. Express from each breast for five minutes while massaging gently.
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