Medela Mini Electric Plus - Pumping Techniques; Single Pumping and Fit Check

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Singlepumping
Follow steps 1 to 8, pages 7–9.
Close the second connection on the breastpump with the closing cap.
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8. Center the nipple in the breast-
shield tunnel. Turn on the pump
and check the following points:
Your breastshield is the right size
if your answer to the following
questions is «Yes»:
• Is your nipple moving freely in the tunnel?
• Is minimal or no areolar tissue being pulled into the tunnel of the
breastshield?
• Do you see a gentle, rhythmical motion in the breast with each cycle of the
pump?
• Do you feel the breast emptying all over?
• Is your nipple pain-free?
If your answer to any of the above questions is «No», try a larger (or smaller)
breastshield.
A correctly fitted breastshield avoids compression of any milk ducts during
pumping to ensure optimal breast emptying and maximum milk output.