Guidance when using your silicone breast pump
• Unless you've been told
otherwise, the best time to
try your breast pump for the
first time is after your baby's
first feed of the day.
• Make sure you're in a
comfortable position and try
to relax.
• Remember, you're not
trying to suck milk out. It
comes from just behind your
nipple.
• Using your breast pump
shouldn't hurt. If it does,
try a gentler pressure. Then
check your breasts. If you
have any red or hot areas,
stop using the breast pump
and get in touch with your
breastfeeding advisor
as soon as possible.
• Every mum is different.
You may only produce a
little milk, or flow freely. You
may produce more milk at
different times of the day
(morning or evening) or
different volumes from one
breast to another.
• Don't continue using the
pump once your milk has
stopped coming. Give your
breasts a break.
• Only use in a domestic
microwave. Do not place
in a conventional oven or
grill. Do not use in a flatbed
microwave. Do not use in a
microwave above 1200W.
Do not place the pump on a
metallic grill provided with
microwaves. Do not use on
grill function in a combination
microwave oven. The pump
should not touch the top of
the microwave when inside.
Follow the instructions for
your microwave
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