Selecting a Breast Pump
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1.2. Selecting a Breast Pump There is a great variety of breast pumps to choose from It is hard to make a decision about which one will be effective and comfortable for you Basic Parts of a Breast Pump The basic parts of a breast pump will vary from manufacturer to manufacturer But these are typical Connector Tubing attaches toa with valve motor on an electric breast pump In the case d z of a manually operated ra l pump a handle would be located here Flange goes Bottle over the breast a Single and Bilateral Breast Pumps Breast pumps can remove milk from one breast at a time or both breasts simultaneously Of course bilateral pumping cuts the time in half In addition it stimulates the hormones of lactation better Pumps fall into four basic categories e Hospital grade pumps Generally rental pumps used while establishing a milk supply if your infant is premature or ill e Personal use pumps Generally used by employed mothers at work e Battery or small electric pumps Generally used by employed mothers or for occasional use e Manually operated breast pumps Best used for occasional use Selection Criteria e Purpose e Adjustable suction and e Durability e Age and health of infant frequency e Versatile power e Comfort e Adjustable breast flange source e Availability e Ease of cleaning e Portability e Cost e Universal collection e Safety e Fase of use container Purpose
3. s your infant premature ill or do you need to be separated from your infant for any reason Using a hospital grade pump would be best It is the only type that is designed to start your milk supply when you are not breastfeeding yet If a hospital grade pump is not available then a bilateral electric personal use pump would be your second choice If you will be working and away from your baby for eight or more hours select a personal use pump If you will be using your pump occasionally a battery small electric or manually operated pump will be fine Age and health of infant f your infant is a newborn and your milk supply is not well established choose a hospital grade or personal use pump Comfort Select a pump that has adjustable suction levels and flanges so you can adjust them to your comfort Availability Breast pumps may be available at your hospital from a lactation consultant at a local baby store or on line see websites below For information about renting a breast pump in China contact Shanghai www lunabellelactation com Beijing volunteer muruhui org Taiyuan Yangqu www yunfuxuexiao net China www taobao com Cost Pumps range in price from over 100 rmb to 3000 rmb Purchase or rent the best pump you can afford it will make a difference Ease of use The pump should come with clear instructions and be easy to figure out If it is very complicated you won t end up using it Adjustable suction and cycle fre
4. Cleaning Your Breast Pump When buying a second hand pump it is best to replace these parts and buy a new kit for that particular pump 3 How long and often has the pump been used The more intense a pump has been used the greater the chance that the motor breaks down Replacing a motor is almost as expensive as buying a new pump 4 No warranty Be aware that you might not have a warranty on a second hand pump 5 Is it complete Make sure the breast pump is complete with manual tubes connector with valve and bottles Selected Major Pump Manufacturers Medela www medela com CN zh breastfeeding html Ameda www ameda com cn Ardo www ardo com cn Resources FDA Breast Pump Website Basic information on breast pumps Breast Pumps Direct User review of various breast pumps Breast Pump Comparisons User reviews of various breast pumps Are Used Breast Pumps a Good Option Issues to Consider Please be aware that the information provided is intended solely for general educational and informational purposes only It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice Always seek the advice of your physician for any questions you may have regarding your medical condition Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have received in this program Handout provided for you by www yunfuxuexiao net Source Lactation Education Resources
5. age you should be able to operate it manually Portability Where will you use the pump Will there be times you will need to quickly put it in your purse or wear it as a backpack Or will you always be sitting in a designated pumping room Safety If itis operated by electricity the pump should be rated by the Underwriters Laboratory as safe Check to assure it will automatically cut off at suction levels above 240 mmHg which could damage the breast tissue YK NL Buying a Second Hand Personal Use Pump A good quality bilateral personal use pump can be expensive to buy Renting one see information above or buying a second hand pump is another option When buying a second hand pump there are some things that need to be taken into consideration 1 Choose a pump with a closed system When using a pump with an open motor milk can get into the pump possibly leaving behind bacteria Below a list of pumps with an open and a closed system Pumps with Open System Pumps with Closed System Breastflow electric pump Ameda Lactaline Personal Difrax BtoB pump Ardo Calypso Medela Mini Electric Ardo Calypso To Go Medela Mini Electric Plus Ardo Calypso Double Plus Medela Pump in Style Advanced Medela Freestyle Medela Swing Philips Avent Isis IQ Duo 2 Buya new kit The parts of a personal use pump with a closed system that do get into contact with milk should be cleaned after each pumping session see our handout
6. quency You want your pump to mimic the typical suction patterns of a baby at the breast Therefore the suction range should be adjustable up to about 240 mmHg and cycle about 48 50 times per minute Breast pump packages are not labeled with this information at this time Durability What kind of warranty does the pump have Is it likely that you can use it for this baby and another baby or two Adjustable breast flange Many pumps come with a standard size flange that fits most women However if you have very small or very large nipples you will need a flange that fits you You can tell the flange fits you if it completely supports the areola and does not pull any areola into the flange indicating it would be too large You can tell if the flange is too tight if the nipple is tight in the nipple tunnel hurts or does not empty the breast completely Ease of cleaning Check the small parts Is it likely that small but essential parts could slip down the sink and be lost Is the pump easy to reassemble See our handout Cleaning Your Breast Pump to read instructions on cleaning the pump Universal collection container Most pumps will accept any standard baby bottle and it is convenient to be able to mix and match with any bottles you have handy Others require their own particular size Versatile power source It is useful that an electric pump can be plugged in but also could be operated on batteries at other times In the case of a power out
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