3. Purpose
The manual breast pump mamivac
and collect breast milk.
3.1 Indication
Breastfeeding problems that require the use of a breast pump may be: mastitis (in-
flammation of mammary glands), aching or sore mamillae (nipples), anatomic variants
of the mamillae which make feeding the infant difficult (flat or inverted nipples), insuf-
ficient or excessive milk production, premature delivery, metabolic disorders of the
infant, anatomic disorder in the face of the infant, poorly sucking infant, temporary
illness of the mother (medication intake).
3.2 Contraindication
The silicone soft insert is in direct contact with your skin. In case of a known silicone
allergy, do not use the soft insert. In individual cases, the skin may be irritated result-
ing in redness or red spots. Taking medication in general may affect breastfeeding
an infant. The patient information leaflets of the pharmaceutical companies contain
appropriate information.
mamivac
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to suction other body fluids, such as blood, secretions or mucus
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to suction outside the medical field, such as corrosive, flammable or
explosive liquids
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on other living beings.
4. General notes
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Prior to expressing, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and wipe your breast
with a damp cloth. Do not use soap or alcohol as detergent to avoid dry, soar or
cracked nipples.
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Prepare yourself for the expressing with ease. Take a comfortable and relaxed seat.
Gently press the breast shield over the nipple for a tight contact. Start to express
milk.
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The pump has a stimulation mode to trigger the let-down reflex. You can also use
your free hand for an additional breast massage.
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Express from both breasts alternately, unless instructed otherwise by the doctor.
Since expressing times strongly depend on the individual mother, you are asked to
contact your midwife or lactation consultant.
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EASY may not be used:
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EASY is used in order to genty and softly express
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