Take a moment to read through this entire instruction manual before using this product
for the first time.
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It is best to wait until your breastfeeding routine is established (approximately 4 weeks) before
expressing breast milk, unless otherwise advised by your healthcare professional.
Glossary of Terms
2-Phase Expression
®
technology – research based technology that mimics a baby's natural
nursing rhythm.
Expression Phase – slower sucking/pumping rhythm for gentle and efficient milk removal as
quickly as possible.
Maximum Comfort Vacuum
™
– highest vacuum setting where a mother still feels comfortable
during pumping. It is different for every mother.
Stimulation Phase – fast sucking/pumping rhythm to stimulate the milk ejection reflex and to
start the milk flowing.
Intended Use
For lactating women to express and collect milk from their breasts to complement breastfeeding.
If you have medical reasons or other needs for exclusively pumping, it is recommended that you
use a hospital grade breast pump such as our Symphony Breast Pump. To learn more, visit us at
www.medelabreastfeedingus.com.
Product Description
Harmony
®
is a personal use manual breast pump that includes 2-Phase Expression technology
and is capable of single pumping.
Questions? Visit Medela.com or call us at +1-800-435-8316.
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