6 6
Snap membrane onto valve
until membrane lies com-
pletely flat
7 7
Push assembled valve &
membrane onto breastshield
assembly.
8 8
Screw
container
connector/breastshield.
9 9
Center breastshield over
your nipple and start pump-
ing.
Important note: If you experience discomfort, contact your lactation
professional as you may need a different size breastshield or other
device. To locate Medela products or a breastfeeding specialist in your
area, call 1-800-TELL-YOU or visit www.medela.com.
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onto
Storing Breastmilk
Check with your hospital for specific storage
instructions.
When freezing, do not fill containers more than 3/4 full to
allow space for expansion. Label containers with the date
of pumping.
Breastmilk Storage (For Healthy Term Babies)
Room
Cooler with
Temperature
3 Frozen
Ice Packs
Freshly
4 hours
24 hours
expressed
at 66-72°F
at 59°F
breastmilk
(19-22°C)
1
(15°C)
Thawed
Do not
Do not
breastmilk
store
store
(previously
frozen)
1
Hamosh M, Ellis L, Pollock D, Henderson T, and Hamosh P: Pediatrics, Vol. 97, No. 4, April 1996.
pp 492-497. (4 hours at 77° F/25° C).
Sosa, Roberto; Barness, Lewis: AJDC, Vol. 141, Jan. 1987.
2
3
Lawrence R, and Lawrence R: Breastfeeding: A Guide For the Medical Profession, 1999, p.894.
4
Arnold L; Recommendations for Collection, Storage and Handling of a Mother's Milk for Her Own Infant in the
Hospital Setting, 3rd Edition.The Human Milk Banking Association of North America, Inc. 1999, p. 18.
Important Note: If the temperature in the room, car
or outdoors exceeds 77° F / 25° C, chill milk imme-
diately to preserve freshness.
Refrigerator
Self-contained
Refrigerator
Freezer Unit
5 - 7 days
3-4
at 32-39°F
months
3
1
(0°-4°C)
2
24 hours
4
Never
refreeze
thawed
milk
Deep
Freezer
6-12
months
at 0°F
(-19°C)
3
Never
refreeze
thawed
milk
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