Take a moment to read through this entire instruction manual before using this
product for the fi rst time.
It is best to wait until your breastfeeding routine is established (approximately
4 weeks) before expressing breast milk, unless otherwise advised by your
healthcare professional.
Glossary of Terms
2-Phase Expression
baby's natural nursing rhythm.
Expression Phase – slower sucking/pumping rhythm for gentle and effi cient milk
removal as quickly as possible.
Maximum Comfort Vacuum
comfortable during pumping. It is different for every mother.
Stimulation Phase – fast sucking/pumping rhythm to stimulate the milk ejection
refl ex and to start the milk fl owing.
Intended Use
For lactating women to express and collect milk from their breasts to complement
breastfeeding.
If you have medical reasons or other needs for exclusively pumping, it is
recommended that you use a hospital grade breast pump such as our Symphony
Breast Pump. To learn more, visit us at www.medelabreastfeedingus.com.
Product Description
Harmony
is a personal use manual breast pump that includes 2-Phase
TM
Expression technology and is capable of single pumping.
Questions? Visit www.medela.com or call us at 1-800-435-8316.
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technology – research based technology that mimics a
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– highest vacuum setting where a mother still feels
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