Breastshield Sizing; Correctly Fi Tting Breastshields; Storing, Preparing & Feeding Breastmilk; Storing Breastmilk - Medela symphony Manual De Instrucciones

8. Breastshield Sizing

Caution
• While some discomfort may be felt when fi rst using a breastpump, using a breastpump
should not cause pain.
• If you are experiencing discomfort at the base of the nipple due to rubbing of your breast
tissue with the breastshield tunnel, use of a lubricant such as Tender Care
be benefi cial.
• For assistance with correct breastshield sizing and comfort please visit www.
medelabreastshields.com or see a lactation consultant / breastfeeding specialist.
Correctly fi tting breastshields
Properly fi tting breastshields will ensure comfort and effi cient milk expression.
To determine if you have the correct size, look at the following diagram:
• The nipple should be centered in the tunnel of the shield.
• The nipple should move freely without rubbing when the pump is turned on.
• Minimal or no part of your areola should be pulled into the
tunnel of the breastshield.
• You should see a gentle, rhythmic motion in the breast with
each cycle of the pump.
• After pumping, your breast should feel less full with no areas
of hardness.
PersonalFit
™
Choosing the right size PersonalFit
Breastshields
21 mm 1. Determine the size you're currently using. If you're
not sure, look for the size embossed on your
Item 87072
breastshield (see picture).
24 mm 24 mm breastshields
are provided with
Item 87073
Medela breastpumps.
27 mm
2. While pumping, compare your fit to the images below
Item 87274
as a sizing guideline.
30 mm
Item 87075
36 mm
Item 87084
Correct fit
PersonalFit Breastshields are available at many local retailers or visit
™
www.shopmedela.com.
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Choosing the right size PersonalFit
1. Determine the size you're currently using. If you're
not sure, look for the size embossed on your
breastshield (see picture).
24 mm breastshields
are provided with
Medela breastpumps.
2. While pumping, compare your fit to the images below
as a sizing guideline.
Correct fit
breastshield:
TM
24 mm
Your breastshield Your breastshield
is too large;
is too small;
try a larger size try a smaller size
9. Storing, Preparing & Feeding Breastmilk
9A. Storing breastmilk
Freshly Expressed Breastmilk Storage Guidelines
(For Healthy Term Babies)
breastshield:
TM
Cooler with
Room
Ice Pack
Temperature
4–6 hours 24 hours
at 66–78 °F at 59 °F
24 mm
(19–26 °C) (15 °C)
References: www.BreastmilkGuidelines.com
9B. Preparing breastmilk
Caution
• Do not thaw frozen breastmilk in a microwave or in a pan of boiling water.
Your breastshield • Do not microwave breastmilk. Microwaving can cause severe burns to baby's mouth Your breastshield
from hot spots that develop in the milk during microwaving. (Microwaving can also
is too small; is too large;
change the composition of breastmilk.)
try a larger size try a smaller size
• Thaw breastmilk overnight in the refrigerator. Thawed breastmilk is safe
in the refrigerator for 24 hours. Do not refreeze thawed breastmilk.
• Quickly thaw breastmilk by holding the bottle under warm running water.
• Place the sealed bottle in a bowl of warm water for 20 minutes to bring it
to body temperature.
• If you are adding expressed breastmilk to a container of already frozen
breastmilk, make sure to add a lesser amount than the already frozen
amount.
9C. Feeding breastmilk
It is recommended that breastfeeding is well established prior to bottle
feeding your baby.
• Always inspect the bottle, nipple and other components immediately
before and after each use. If nipple appears cracked or torn, discontinue
use immediately.
• To prevent possible choking hazard, test strength of nipple by pulling on
bulb portion of the nipple.
• Do not attempt to enlarge the nipple hole.
• Infants must not be bottle fed without adult supervision.
• Nipple should not be used as a pacifi er.
Questions? Visit www.medela.com or call us at 1-800-435-8316.
Refrigerator Freezer
3–8 days 6–12
at 39 °F months
0– - 4 °F
or lower
(-18– - 20 °C)
(4 °C)
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