Assembly & Use; Symphony ® Pump Kit Assembly & Use - Medela symphony Manual De Instrucciones

1. Assembly & Use
1. Medela's PersonalFit sizing
™
Pumping should not hurt. For maximum comfort and pumping effi ciency, Medela offers
fi ve breast shield sizes.
21
mm
Visit MedelaBreastshields.com to view the full guide to help you determine your optimal
size based on your nipple diameter.
2. Test your breast shield size
1. Start with the 24 mm that came with your pump, or the size determined by
measuring.
2. Center nipple and gently hold breast shield against your breast.
3. Adjust for Maximum Comfort Vacuum™, to achieve optimum suction level.
4. Refer to images while pumping in expression.
Too Small
Nipple
Areola
• Nipple rubs along
side of tunnel
• Nipple is centered
• Try a larger size
Nipple
3. Should you try a new size?
• Does your nipple rub sides of tunnel, to the point of causing discomfort?
• Do you see excessive areola being pulled into tunnel?
• Do you see any redness?
• Is your nipple or areola turning white?
• Do you feel unexpressed milk after pumping?
Areola
If you answered "YES" to any of these questions, consider trying a new size by following
the measuring instructions above.
If you are still unsure if you selected the correct size, see a lactation consultant,
breastfeeding specialist, or visit MedelaBreastshields.com for assistance in choosing the
right size breastshield.
Nipple
Caution
Areola
• While some discomfort may be felt when fi rst using a breast pump, using
a breast pump should not cause pain. If you are unsure about breast
shield sizing, please contact a healthcare professional or breastfeeding
specialist who can help you get a proper fi t.
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Nipple
Areola
27 30 36
mm mm mm
Nipple
Areola
Correct Fit
Too Large
Nipple
Nipple
Areola
Areola
• Nipple and excessive
areola are pulled into
the tunnel
and moves freely
• Try a smaller size
Nipple
Areola
Caution
• Wash hands with soap and water prior to handling your kit�
• Always inspect breast shields, connectors, valves, membranes
and tubing prior to use for cleanliness�
Nipple
• Contact your healthcare professional or breastfeeding specialist if
you can express only minimal or no milk or if expression is painful�
See supplemental information section 5 for more information�
• Do not try and express with vacuum that is too high and
Areola
uncomfortable (painful)� The pain, along with potential breast and
nipple trauma may decrease milk output� See section 5 for more
information�
1.2 Symphony Pump Kit Assembly & Use
®
1 Securely attach
breast shields to
connectors.
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