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6. Expression (cont.)
6.5 Set maximum comfort vacuum
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Set the maximum comfort vacuum by rotating the vacuum adjustment knob ( ¢ 1-04).
1. First rotate to the right to increase the vacuum until there is a slight discomfort.
2. Then rotate to the left to reduce the vacuum until it is comfortable.
6.6 Expression by single pumping
Medela recommends double pumping.
• Double pumping saves time and increases the energy content of milk. Milk production may be increased
and maintained long term.
• For single pumping, step 7 of section 6.7 can be ommitted.
• Do not kink the tubing during expression.
1. Prepare one bottle and pump set for expression.
2. Mount only one Symphony cap on the breast pump (see section 5.4).
3. Continue as described in section 6.7 step 3 for double pumping.
6.7 Expression by double pumping
Refer to figures ¢1, 3, 4 on the foldout pages.
1. Prepare two bottles and pump sets for expression.
2. Mount the Symphony caps on the breast pump (see section 5.4) ( ¢ 3-07).
3. Place the breast shield on the breast so that the nipple is properly centred in the tunnel ( ¢ 4-01).
4. Hold the breast shield onto the breast with the thumb and index finger. Support the breast with the palm
of the hand ( ¢ 4-01).
5. Switch the breast pump on with
6. Proceed with the program selection (see sections 6.2, 6.3 and 6.4).
7. Place the breast shield of the second bottle on the other breast so that the nipple is properly centred in
the tunnel ( ¢ 4-02).
8. Operate the pump as appropriate for the selected program (see sections 6.3 and 6.4).
9. When expression is finished, place the bottles in the stand or bottle holder in order to prevent the
bottles from tipping over ( ¢ 4-03).
10. Close the bottles with the lid.
7. Storing and thawing breast milk
Refer to www.medela.com for a recommendation on storing and thawing of breast milk.
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( ¢ 1-01).