Operating Your Breast Pump; Glossary Of Terms, Controls & Icons - Medela Sonata Instrucciones De Uso

11. Operating Your Breast Pump

11A. Glossary of Terms, Controls & Icons
2-Phase
Expression
®
Stimulation Phase
Expression Phase
Maximum Comfort Vacuum
Pumping Rhythms
Responsive Pump
Technology
Letdown
Controls
Rhythm selection
Decrease vacuum
Programmable
timer
Start/Stop
Display Icons
Timer "on"
Rhythm
Speed/Vacuum
level
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Through research, Medela found that babies nurse in 2 Phases – Stimulation and Expression.
This research is the basis for the technology in all Medela breast pumps.
Fast sucking/pumping rhythm to stimulate milk fl ow.
Slower sucking/pumping rhythm for gentle and effi cient milk removal after milk has started
fl owing.
Highest vacuum setting where pumping still feels comfortable. Different for every mother.
™
This breast pump includes two clinically-tested pumping rhythms. It offers you options to
choose the most comfortable and effective for you.
Responsive Pump Technology automatically adjusts to the body and environment and makes
sessions more consistent and productive.
When milk begins to fl ow from the breast.
Air leak alert
®
Bluetooth
connectivity
sonata
Battery status
One-touch letdown
Increase vacuum
Silence control
Status icon light
External power connected
Chimes "off"
Stimulation phase
Expression phase
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