How do I use my Avent comfort electric breast pump?
Press the assembled pump body against your breast. Make sure that your nipple is centered, so that the massage cushion creates an airtight seal. Press the on/off button. The breast pump automatically starts up in stimulation mode and the on/off button and the stimulation button light up.
How do I use my Avent Comfort manual breast pump?
Hold the funnel against your breast with one hand, and depress the handle with the other. The Avent Manual Breast Pump has silicon petals that stimulate the nipple for better let-down. Press the handle five to six times; hold to stimulate let-down the same way a nursing baby would.
How do I assemble my Philips Avent electric breast pump?
How to assemble the Philips Avent electric breast pump
- Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
- Push the white valve into the pump as far as possible.
- Screw the bottle onto the pump body.
- Place the cushion into the pump body.
- Push the inner part of the cushion in the funnel up to the line (indicated with an arrow)
How long should you pump for?
20 – 30 minutes
Once your milk supply begins to increase from drops to ounces, you may want to pump longer than 10 minutes. Many women find that pumping for about two minutes after the last drop of milk is an effective way to stimulate more milk, however, avoid pumping for longer than 20 – 30 minutes at a time.
How do I assemble my Avent manual breast pump?
How do I assemble my Philips Avent manual breast pump?
- Insert the valve. Insert the white valve into the pump body from below.
- Attach the bottle or storage cup. Screw the pump body clockwise onto the bottle or storage cup until it is securely fixed.
- Silicone diaphragm.
- Snap on the handle.
- Attach the massage cushion.
What level should I pump at?
It is important to always use the pump at the suction level which feels right to you, not just pressing the + button until you get to the highest setting! The Maximum Comfort Vacuum is the highest vacuum a mother can use and still be comfortable.
How many times a day should I pump while breastfeeding?
The majority of new mothers get the most milk early in the day. Plan to pump at least 8-10 times in a 24-hour period (if exclusively pumping) You can pump in-between, or immediately after, breastfeeding. Make sure the pump flanges are the right size.
Should I pump until breast is empty?
To optimize milk production, breasts should be nursed well or pumped to empty about 8 times per day (every 3 hours or so). BEFORE MILK COMES IN AND AS IT’S COMING IN, PUMP 10-15 MINUTES if baby doesn’t latch/suckle well, to stimulate milk production hormones.