6. Supplemental Information
Supplemental Information
Following are some common breastfeeding related conditions. If you experience
any of these symptoms, contact a healthcare professional or breastfeeding
specialist.
Symptom
Engorgement
Breasts are hard and uncomfortable,
possibly with reddened areas.
Blocked/Plugged
Area of breast will look reddened and may
Ducts
be tender to touch.
Mastitis
It often follows on from engorgement
but can just occur suddenly. The initial
symptoms are similar to flu – fatigue,
headache and muscle aches, fever and
localized breast tenderness. It can be in one
or even both breasts and needs immediate
treatment.
A Healthcare Professional or Breastfeeding Specialist can give you guidance in breastfeeding your
baby and using a breast pump. Their guidance is valuable in terms of the lifetime of health benefits
for both you and your baby. A listing of Lactation Professionals are available at
www.medelalocator.com or call 1-800-TELL-YOU (1-800-835-5968).
If you have not resolved the problem with your breast pump or your have further
questions, please contact Medela Customer Service at 1-800-435-8316 or
email customer.service@medela.com.
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Potential Causes
Milk not draining properly from
breast. Milk can drain back
into the tissue causing areas to
swell and become tender.
Milk not being drained from
a specific duct. The area
becomes 'clogged' up and
milk is then prevented from
flowing.
A bacterial infection in the
breast tissue which is often
accompanied by cracked
nipples.
7. EMC / Technical Description
The Swing breast pump needs special precautions regarding EMC and needs
to be installed and put into service according to the EMC information provided
in the instructions for use. Portable and mobile RF communications can affect
the breast pump.
Note
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Questions? Visit www.medela.com or call us at 1-800-435-8316.
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