Philips AVENT Tire-lait électronique - Manual (Page 12)

Hints to help you succeed
Using­a­breast­pump­takes­practice.­You­may­need­to­make­several­attempts­
before­you­succeed,­but­because­the­single­electronic­breast­pump­is­so­simple­
and­comfortable­to­use,­you­will­soon­get­used­to­expressing­milk.
1.­ Choose­a­quiet­time­when­you’re­not­rushed­and­unlikely­to­be­disturbed.
2.­ Having­your­baby­or­a­photograph­of­your­baby­nearby­can­help­­
encourage­your­milk­to­flow.
3.­ Warmth­and­relaxation­can­help­so­you­might­like­to­try­expressing­after­­
a­warm­bath­or­shower.
4.­ Placing­a­warm­cloth­on­your­breasts­for­a­few­minutes­before­you­start­
pumping­can­also­encourage­your­milk­flow­and­soothe­painful­breasts.
5.­ Try­expressing­from­one­breast­while­your­baby­is­feeding­from­the­other,­­
or­continue­expressing­just­after­a­feed.
6.­ Repositioning­the­pump­on­your­breast­from­time­to­time­can­help­­
stimulate­your­milk­ducts.
7.­ To­relieve­engorgement,­we­recommend­gentle,­slow­pumping­to­relieve­­
the­pressure.
Practice­with­your­pump­to­find­the­best­pumping­techniques­for­you.­Don’t­
worry­if­your­milk­doesn’t­flow­immediately,­relax­and­continue­pumping.­
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Do­not­continue­pumping­for­more­than­5­minutes­at­a­time­if­NO­result­­
is­achieved.­Try­expressing­at­another­time­during­the­day.
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