Expression; Preparing For Single Pumping - Medela Symphony Manual De Instrucciones

7. Expression

Caution
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l before step 2 (chapter 7.1): Wipe the
breast with a warm cloth (do not use
alcohol).
l for step 2 (chapter 7.1): Answer the
following questions to find out whether
the available breastshield size will fit:
l Is the nipple moving freely in the tunnel?
l Is minimal or no areolar tissue being
pulled into the tunnel of the breastshield?
l Do you see a gentle, rhythmical motion in
the breast with each cycle of the pump?
l Do you feel the breast emptying all over?
l Is your nipple pain-free? If the answer
to any of these questions is "No" or if
you experience problems or pain during
expression, consult your breastfeeding
and lactation consultant or midwife.
l for step 3 (chapter 7.1): Do not hold
the pump set by the bottle. This can
lead to blockage of the milk ducts and
engorgement.
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l If the pump has been running for
30 minutes without any manipulations
(e.g. adjustment of the vacuum), the
Symphony will automatically switch off.
7.1 Preparing for
single pumping
1
Mount only one membrane
cap to the breastpump
membrane.
7.2 Expression
1
Switch on the breastpump with
 Stimulation phase begins.
The stimulation phase will auto-
matically change to the expres-
sion phase after two minutes.
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