Breastfeeding is a wonderful time for mom and baby. However, it is not always possible to breast-feed a baby. In the absence of a mother, a child can be fed “native” food, rather than a dry mix, if it is expressed in advance. “Medela” (breast pump) will help to do this. Instructions for use, as well as varieties of products of this company will be considered in our article.
When a breast pump comes in handy
Many recently born mothers believe that this thing will never be useful to them. But do not rush to conclusions: sometimes you have to adapt to the circumstances. And then the miracle device will help out the young mother and will allow to maintain such an important breastfeeding for the baby. So, in what cases can not do without it?
- The baby cannot take the chest or ducts are too tight.
Perhaps the child was born with poor health, and therefore it is difficult for him to make sucking movements. Premature babies also take their breasts poorly, so many have to express their milk and give the baby a bottle.
Perhaps mom is a very busy person and forced to leave her baby with her grandmother or nanny for work. But milk doesn’t go away with work! Therefore, in this case, the breast pump is an indispensable thing. The baby will be able to eat naturally all day even in her absence.
Some mothers complain about the lack of milk, while others complain about its excess. In the second case, a breast pump is simply necessary. When lactation has not yet stabilized, and the child does not eat all the milk, it will be enough to express its excess.
During stagnation of milk, the so-called lactostasis, you can not do without a breast pump. Stagnant ducts need to be decanted immediately. The child is not always able to help mom cope with this problem, then you need to use the device.
Medela milk pumps
A couple of decades ago, breast pumps were very primitive, they were quite difficult and painful to use. What is a modern breast pump from Medela? Instructions for its use are attached to each model. Now electric products are popular, although manual ones have not lost their relevance.
The device is simple in construction and consists of:
- Flasks in which milk accumulates.
- A pump that creates a vacuum and, simulating the sucking of a baby, pumps out milk (in manual models).
- Handles, the movement of which is a milk flow. And if the model is electric, then the motor drives the mechanism.
The company "Medela" offers various options for breast pumps, depending on your needs and financial capabilities.
Mini electric
This model from "Medela" fell in love with consumers due to its compactness. Ease of use allows you to quickly figure out what the electric device created by Medela (breast pump) is in use. The instruction is included with the device, which has several power modes.
The breast pump can work both portable, from batteries, and from a network. If decantation occurs outside the home, it will be very convenient to use it, regardless of the source of electricity.
Another important characteristic is pure bisphenol-free plastic, from which the Medela Mini Electric breast pump is made.
Instructions for its use are quite simple:
- Bring the breast pump to the chest using a special pad, if necessary.
- Select the appropriate decantation mode and turn on the device. In this case, you should not experience pain, only slight discomfort is possible.
- Make sure that the milk cup is not overfilled.
- Strain for 10-15 minutes or until the breast is full.
- After using the appliance, wash the pad and bowl well with warm water.
- Do not forget: decanting more often than usual, you force the body to produce more milk. Therefore, if you have hyperlactation, do not try to empty your chest "dry."
If you decide to purchase a Medela Mini Electric breast pump, the instructions supplied with the device will help you understand its application in more detail.
Medela swing
Any breastfeeding mother will be happy with such a breast pump. It is quite compact and so quiet in operation that you can express your chest anywhere. Moreover, the device works fine on batteries. Very easy to use Medela Swing breast pump. The instruction that comes with the device explains in detail the principle of its operation.
This breast pump consists of a round motor with mode switches, milk flasks, a funnel and a tube connecting the engine to the milk collector.
Using this device, you will be surprised how naturally it mimics the process of a baby sucking a breast. First, it stimulates the body to produce milk, and then, after the tide is caused, the device collects it in a container. In a short time you will collect a large amount of valuable milk.
Medela Harmony Breast Pump
Instructions for use of this device are similar to the previous ones. But still he has his own distinctive features. It is not electric, as the above models, but involves manual pumping.
The rotary handle provides reliable decantation. Many note that, despite the principle of manual operation, emptying the chest with it is simple.
Ease of use and low weight allow you to use it in the clinic, at work and other places far from your home. Of course, he will not express milk without your efforts, and you will have to try to make the flask filled with milk. Nevertheless, he does it very effectively. By the way, there is a special nipple for the milk collector, putting on which you can feed the baby right away without pouring milk into another bottle.
In addition, the Medela manual breast pump is the most budgetary in its line. The instruction in Russian, as well as the necessary kit are always in the box with this practical device.
Tough choices
You have come to a specialty store or pharmacy to choose a breast pump, but your eyes are straying from a variety of firms and models. What to stop at?
We recommend that you pay attention to the "Medela" (breast pump). The instructions that come with each model will tell you the nuances of using this device.
The health products of this company have gathered positive reviews in many countries of the world due to its effectiveness, quality and reasonable cost.