Using The One-Hand Manual Breast Pump; Pumping Made Simple; Removing Ameda One-Hand Breast Pump From Breast; Troubleshooting - Ameda HygieniKit Manual De Instrucciones

Using the One-Hand Manual Breast Pump

Pumping Made Simple

Use both fast and slow squeezes. Watch your milk flow as you pump. Use it as your guide.
1. Use a few minutes of fast, light squeezes to trigger milk flow.
2. When milk flows, use slower, stronger squeezes. (Never so hard that it hurts.)
3. For easier pumping, while milk is flowing "squeeze and hold."
4. When milk flow slows, use faster squeezes again.
5. When milk flows again, use slower, stronger squeezes.
6. Repeat fast then slow squeezes to pump more milk faster.
7. Change breasts every 5-7 minutes for a total of 20 to 30 minutes.
Pumping with fast and slow squeezes is like a baby at the breast. Baby starts fast, then slow,
and repeats. This two-speed action may help you pump more milk faster.

Removing Ameda One-Hand Breast Pump from Breast

After pumping:
• Insert a finger into breast flange to break suction.
• Remove One-Hand Breast Pump from breast.

Troubleshooting

If milk drips into bottle too slowly:
• And you're using "squeeze and hold," release the handle.
• If not using "squeeze and hold", release handle more often.
If pumping causes discomfort:
• Use gentler handle squeezes.
• Check flange fit. A larger flange may be needed.
If suction is low:
• Check that valve is on fully.
• Check valve for tears or stretches. Replace if needed.
• Remove piston seal, stretch out on flat surface, and replace on piston.
The valves are vital for proper suction. To work well, they must be intact and look closed
when pump is not in use.
To prolong valve life:
• When removing from breast flange, pull gently from thick sides, not thin edge.
• Do not stick anything into valves during cleaning. Just swish them around in warm,
soapy water, rinse well in warm water, and air dry.
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