The correct way to use a breast pump Precautions for using a breast pump

Breast pumps are a good helper for working mothers. A mother who is busy with her career and taking care of her baby is the greatest mother. Therefore, a breast pump can alleviate the regret of breastfeeding. Today, let's talk about how to use a breast pump correctly.

How to use a breast pump

1. Wash your hands and breasts. Gently squeeze a little milk from each breast to make sure the milk glands are not blocked;

2. Make sure you have sterilized and installed the breast pump;

3. Read the instruction manual before using the breast pump;

4. Choose a comfortable chair, relax your body, lean forward slightly (put a pillow behind your back), and put a glass of water next to you.

5. Press the funnel and massage pad of the breast pump tightly against the breast, and do not let air in to avoid loss of suction;

6. When you gently press the handle, you will feel suction on your breast. The suction of the breast pump does not need to reach the maximum level to make your milk flow out smoothly, so there is no need to press the handle completely to the bottom to form a vacuum, just feel comfortable;

7. When you first start pumping milk, you can quickly press the handle 5-6 times. Then, hold the handle for 2-3 seconds, then release the handle to let it return to its original position. The milk will flow out when the handle returns to its original position.

8. After squeezing a few times, milk should flow out. If no milk flows out, don't worry, just relax and keep trying. If the milk pumping process causes you pain, stop immediately and consult a doctor; Note: If you can't suck out milk, do not continue to squeeze your breasts with a breast pump for more than 5 minutes. Try again at another time.

9. Some mothers may like to use a breast pump without a massage pad, but experiments have shown that using a massage pad will speed up the flow of milk, making it easier to pump milk.

10. Generally, it takes 10 minutes to express 60-125 ml of milk. However, it varies from person to person. If you express more than 125 ml of milk at a time, please use a larger bottle.

Breast pump precautions

How to use a breast pump

1. Before expressing milk, warm the breasts with a fumigated towel and massage the areola to stimulate the areola so that the mammary glands can fully expand.

2. Boost the milk according to the suction force that suits your situation.

3. The principle of breastfeeding is about 8 minutes. (The time should be controlled within 20 minutes)

4. Stop pumping milk if you feel pain in your breasts and nipples.

There is not much difference between electric and BB pumps. The rhythm is also one suction and one release. The adjustable gear can better control the suction force than manual, and suck out breast milk in the most comfortable and effective way. If you use the manual for a long time, you will feel that the suction force is too strong and it hurts your RT. If you use the breast pump frequently, you will prefer the electric one.

Tips for using a breast pump

Cleaning preparation

Before using a breast pump, you must prepare well to reduce bacterial infection of breast milk. Before using a breast pump, mothers need to wash their hands and breasts. It is best to warm the breasts with a fumigated towel and massage the areola to fully expand the mammary glands. Then gently squeeze a little milk from the breasts to ensure that the mammary glands are unobstructed. This is a necessary preparation before using a breast pump. Not only do you need to clean the body parts, but you also need to assemble and sterilize the breast pump correctly. After the preparations are done, the next step is to focus on the use of the breast pump.

Choose comfortable suction

How to use a breast pump correctly? Be sure to refer to the instruction manual of the breast pump you bought. After you know all the steps of how to use the breast pump, choose a comfortable seat, relax your body, and then press the funnel and massage pad of the breast pump tightly on your breasts. Be careful not to let air in, so as not to lose the suction of the breast pump. Find a comfortable force to press the handle, and there will be suction on the breast. The suction does not need to be too strong, as long as it can make the milk flow out smoothly.

Breast pumping operation and time

When it comes to using a breast pump, you should not only master the suction force that suits your own situation, but also know the time for sucking milk. When you first start sucking milk, you can quickly press the handle a few times, then you need to stay for 2-3 seconds, let go of the handle and wait for it to automatically return to its position, and the milk will flow into the bottle. Repeat this operation. Generally speaking, the best time for sucking milk is to be controlled within 10 minutes and no more than 20 minutes.

Stop pumping

How to use a breast pump without causing damage to the body? Be sure to pay attention to the stop time of the breast pump. 10 minutes is just the general time of using a breast pump, but individual situations are different. If you feel pain in your breasts and nipples during the process of pumping, you should stop pumping immediately. After stopping pumping, you need to clean, disinfect and air dry the breast pump immediately to prepare for the next use.

Precautions for use

Breast pumps may not be suitable for all mothers. Many mothers still have no milk after squeezing several times. Don't worry at this time, just keep trying. However, if you squeeze the breasts for more than 5 minutes and still can't suck out milk, you should give up in time to avoid damaging the breasts. If you feel pain during the process of sucking milk, you should stop immediately and consult a doctor. Discover and treat potential diseases in time. The above are the things you need to pay attention to when using a breast pump, and it is also the correct way to use a breast pump.