User manual PHILIPS 53130-48-16

[. . . ] The soft massage cushion* is designed to feel soft and warm and imitates your baby’s sucking action to provide fast milk flow - comfortably and gently. The breast pump starts in a gentle mode that helps to stimulate your milk flow. You can then choose from three suction modes, according to your own personal comfort. The pump is easy to assemble and operate and all parts that come into contact with breast milk are dishwasher-safe. [. . . ] The batteries cannot be charged in the unit. 6 Attach the silicone tube and cap onto the diaphragm. Push down the cap until it is securely in place (Fig. Using the breast pump When to express milk If breastfeeding goes well for you, it is advisable (unless advised otherwise by your healthcare professional/breastfeeding advisor) to wait until your milk supply and breastfeeding schedule are established (normally at least 2 to 4 weeks after giving birth). Exceptions: -- If breastfeeding does not immediately work for you, expressing regularly can help to establish and maintain your milk supply. English 9 -- If you are expressing milk for your baby to be given in hospital. -- If your breasts are engorged (painful or swollen): you can express a small amount of milk before or between feeds to ease the pain and to help your baby latch on more easily. -- If you have sore or cracked nipples, you may wish to express your milk until they are healed. -- If you are separated from your baby and wish to continue to breastfeed when you are reunited, you should express your milk regularly to stimulate your milk supply. You need to find the optimum times of the day to express your milk, for example just before or after your baby’s first feed in the morning when your breasts are full, or after a feed if your baby has not emptied both breasts. If you have returned to work, you may need to express during a break. You can return to a lower suction mode, or switch off the breast pump whenever you like by pressing the appropriate button (Fig. Note:You do not need to use all suction modes, only use the modes that are comfortable for you. 10 English Always switch off the breast pump before you remove the pump body from your breast. Do not continue pumping for more than 5 minutes at a time if you do not succeed in expressing any milk. Try to express at another time during the day. If the process becomes very uncomfortable or painful, stop using the pump and consult your breastfeeding advisor. 7 On average, you need to pump for 10 minutes to express 60-125ml (2-4fl oz) of breast milk from one breast. However, this is just an indication and varies from woman to woman. Note: If you regularly express more than 125ml per session, you can use a 260ml/9fl oz Philips AVENT bottle to prevent overfilling and spillage. 8 When you have finished expressing, switch off the breast pump and carefully remove the pump body from your breast. 9 Unscrew the bottle from the pump body ready for feeding/storage. [. . . ] However, if a part of the breast pump becomes badly scratched or if it cracks, stop using the breast pump and contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre or visit www. Be aware that combinations of cleaning agents, sterilising solution, softened water and temperature fluctuations may, under certain circumstances, cause the plastic to crack. Avoid contact with abrasive or antibacterial detergents as these can damage the plastic. The breast pump does First check if you have assembled the breast pump correctly and make not work and the on/ sure that there is no kink in the tube. [. . . ]