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6. When to use your AVENT ISIS Breast Pump
1)
If possible, wait until your milk supply and Breastfeeding times are
well established - normally at least 2-4 weeks after birth.
2) The exceptions to the above are:
a) If you are expressing milk for your baby to be given in hospital.
b) If your breasts are engorged (painful and swollen), you can
express some milk before or between feeds to ease the pain and help your
baby to latch on more easily.
c) If you are separated from your baby at any time and wish to
continue to Breastfeed when you are reunited, you should express your
milk regularly to stimulate your milk supply.
3) You will need to find the right times of the day for you to
express your milk, for instance:
a) early in the morning when your breasts are very full, just before
or after your baby's first feed, or
b) after a feed, if your baby has not emptied both breasts, or
c) between feeds, or in a break, if you have returned to work.
7. Hints to help you succeed
1) Using a breast pump takes practice - you may need to make several
attempts before you succeed, but because the AVENT ISIS breast pump is
so simple and natural to use, you will soon get used to expressing your milk.
2) Having your baby or a photograph of your baby nearby can help
encourage 'let-down'.
3) Placing a warm cloth on the breasts for a few minutes before
you start pumping can encourage milk flow and soothe painful breasts.
4) Practice with your pump to find the best technique for you.
Don't worry if your milk does not flow immediately. Relax and continue
pumping. At first, only express from each breast for a few minutes
at a time. If the process becomes very painful, STOP and consult
your Breastfeeding advisor.
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