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How to Use a Breast Pump: Complete Step-by-Step Tutorial for Beginners Ameda Elite
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00:00Congratulations on the birth of your baby and on breastfeeding.
00:04Why is breastfeeding so important?
00:07For many reasons.
00:08Your milk is the only food your baby needs for the first six months of life.
00:15And it is much more.
00:17It contains ingredients key to health and growth that your baby can't get anywhere else.
00:24Your milk has live cells that engulf germs to prevent illness.
00:31It has growth factors that help your baby's digestive system mature.
00:36It has components that help activate your baby's immune system.
00:42Breast milk plays an important role in your baby's lifelong health and development.
00:50Mother's milk is even more critical to preterm and sick babies.
00:56The more breast milk a preterm baby receives, the less likely he is to develop infections and other serious health
01:04problems.
01:05Research shows preterm babies who miss out on mother's milk stay in the hospital longer
01:11and are more likely to be readmitted during their first year of life.
01:19Even after two years, babies born very premature who receive no mother's milk
01:25score lower on Bailey tests of mental and motor development.
01:30Every drop of your milk contributes to your baby's health today and in the years to come.
01:36That's why an effective breast pump is so vital until your baby is ready to breastfeed.
01:45Breastfeeding is also important to your health.
01:48According to the U.S. Surgeon General, several studies show the risk of breast and ovarian cancers
01:55are higher for women who have never breastfed.
01:59The less you breastfeed, the higher your risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and other health problems.
02:07The more you breastfeed, the less likely you are to suffer from these and many other illnesses.
02:16These and other health effects are some of the reasons the World Health Organization
02:21and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months.
02:30After six months, they recommend continued breastfeeding along with solid foods for a minimum of one to two years.
02:41Breastfeeding also helps deepen your relationship with your baby, and it brings you closer.
02:47Breastfeeding is important to you and your baby, and Ameda is here to help with products, information, and support.
02:56By choosing Ameda, you are using one of the safest, most natural, and most effective breast pumps available.
03:04The Elite Breast Pump, available with a discreet carrying case, is a multi-user pump designed to be used in
03:12the hospital, at home, or at work.
03:16The Elite Breast Pump weighs only six pounds, yet offers hospital quality performance with a wide range of suction levels
03:25and cycle speeds.
03:28You can adjust the pump to mimic your baby's natural nursing pattern, and maximize your milk production.
03:37The Elite Breast Pump is designed to be used with the Ameda Hygienic Kit milk collection system,
03:44which is the world's only breast pump kit with proven airlock protection.
03:50The proven protective barrier keeps the breast pump and tubing dry while pumping, and keeps your milk safe and pure
03:59for your baby.
04:02Mold and bacteria can easily grow in pump tubing when moisture becomes trapped inside it.
04:08With proven airlock protection, the solid diaphragm keeps the air from your pump from coming in contact with your milk
04:17while pumping.
04:19Even if the milk container is turned on its side or upside down, moisture and milk aerosols will not enter
04:27the tubing or pump.
04:28With this solid barrier, you don't have to dry or clean the narrow tubing.
04:33This simplifies pump care and ensures that your milk is free from contamination.
04:40Flange fit is important for comfort, suction, and milk flow.
04:46What determines breast flange size is the width of the flange tunnel opening.
04:51Your flange fit is based on your nipple size and how your nipple moves in the tunnel of the flange
04:57when the milk is flowing.
05:00With a good flange fit, you should see space around your nipple as it moves freely in the tunnel during
05:06pumping.
05:07If the breast flange is too small, your nipple may rub along the tunnel's sides or move very little.
05:15If the flange is too large, too much of the areola, the dark circular part around your nipple, may be
05:23drawn in and it may be hard to get a good air seal.
05:28For a better fit, Ameda's custom-fit flange system offers different sizes.
05:35If your pump or kit includes more than one flange size, try each one to see which is most comfortable
05:41and produces the best milk flow.
05:45Flange fit can change over time, so check your flange fit every few weeks.
05:52If you have small nipples and the flanges included with your pump or kit are too large, a reducing insert
06:00or flexi-shield may improve your comfort and milk flow.
06:04If the breast flanges included are too small, larger sizes are available.
06:11These larger sizes, called custom-fit flanges, are available separately or may be included in your kits.
06:19Once you have determined the proper flange size, hold the flanges to your breasts so that your nipples are centered
06:27in the nipple tunnel.
06:28Hold them firmly, but gently, to create an air-tight seal around your breasts.
06:36To use the Elite Breast Pump, first attach the power cord to the back of the pump.
06:42Then plug the pump into an electrical outlet.
06:46After plugging in the cord, wash hands before assembling parts.
06:52Your Ameda Hygieny Kit comes pre-assembled.
06:55If it is marked sterile, you may open and use it right out of the package.
07:01If your Hygieny Kit is not sterile, before using it for the first time,
07:06boil the parts of the system that come in contact with your milk for 20 minutes to sanitize them.
07:13This includes all parts of the collection kit except adapter cap, tubing, and tubing adapter.
07:21After boiling, let these parts air-dry.
07:26To assemble the Hygieny Kit, first hold the valve carefully by the thick sides, not the flat edge.
07:34The valve will compress slightly.
07:37Gently push the valve firmly onto the ring on the underside of the breast flange.
07:43The valve is vital for proper suction and should always be handled very gently.
07:51Next, screw the collection bottle into place.
07:55Then, insert the diaphragm into the upper chamber of the breast flange.
08:00Then, snap the adapter cap, with the tubing attached, onto the top of the upper chamber of the flange.
08:08Finally, push the tubing adapter firmly into the port of the piston cylinder.
08:14The tubes from both collection kits should be plugged into the tubing adapter.
08:20If you are going to single pump, simply remove one tube and close it with the tab on the tubing
08:28adapter.
08:33When dual pumping, allow 10 to 15 minutes per session, unless your healthcare provider recommends another pumping time.
08:45If you single pump, switch breaths about every 5 to 7 minutes and allow about 20 to 30 minutes total
08:54per session.
08:56Start your elite pump with the vacuum dial.
08:59Turn the dial to the right to increase the suction.
09:03Adjust the suction to the highest level comfortable for you.
09:08Next, set the pump speed with the cycles dial.
09:12Turn the dial all the way to the right to increase speed and trigger a milk ejection reflex or letdown.
09:22When milk flows, turn the cycles dial to the left to slow down the speed to help drain your breasts
09:30faster.
09:32Check your flange fit.
09:34Refer to the flange fit chapter.
09:37When milk flow slows, turn the cycles dial all the way to the right to help start another letdown.
09:46Repeat as milk flow changes to pump more milk.
09:51Like a breastfeeding baby, start at the fastest speed.
09:56When your milk begins to flow, slow down the speed just like a breastfeeding baby would do to help the
10:02milk flow.
10:03The release of milk is known as a letdown, or the milk ejection reflex.
10:09This natural reflex pushes the milk out of the breast and is the most important part of successful pumping.
10:18During each breastfeeding session, most mothers have 3 or 4 milk releases, even if they don't feel them.
10:26Repeating these fast, then slow speed settings several times is what we call multi-phase pumping, which mimics a baby's
10:35nursing pattern at the breast.
10:37But these strategies are just a starting point.
10:42Always use the pump settings that work best for you.
10:47To trigger a milk release, it may help to gently massage your breasts or apply a warm compress.
10:56As you pump, close your eyes, relax, and imagine your baby nursing at your breast.
11:03When you finish pumping, turn the vacuum dial all the way to the left to turn the pump off.
11:11Then remove the flanges from your breasts.
11:15If necessary, break the suction by inserting a finger between the flange and your breast.
11:22When the suction is broken, remove the flange.
11:26Finally, unscrew the bottles and screw the locking caps into place.
11:31For more information about safe storage guidelines of breast milk, contact your lactation consultant or your baby's pediatrician.
11:42After every use, clean the breast pump and kit.
11:47To clean the pump, simply wipe the casing with a soft, damp cloth.
11:52All parts of the hygienic kit that come in contact with your milk should be rinsed in cool water and
12:00then hand-washed well in warm, soapy water.
12:03The tubing, adapter cap, and tubing adapter will not need to be washed because the silicone diaphragm prevents them from
12:12coming into contact with your milk.
12:14The bottles, flanges, and any inserts may be cleaned in the top rack of a dishwasher.
12:22The silicone diaphragms and valves should be washed only by hand in warm, soapy water and rinsed well.
12:31Be especially careful with the valve.
12:34The valve should always be washed and rinsed gently and should never be scrubbed with brushes or anything abrasive.
12:42After rinsing, all parts should be air-dried.
12:47For mothers who want a manual breast pump, Amida offers a pump with an award-winning design.
12:54The one-hand breast pump handle assembly may be included with your pump or kit or it may be purchased
13:01separately.
13:03The one-hand breast pump attaches easily to your hygienic kit and allows you to achieve multi-phase pumping by
13:11simply squeezing its handle.
13:14Before you pump, wash your hands well with soap and water.
13:19If your pump package is marked sterile, you may open and use it right away.
13:25If your pump is not marked sterile, boil all of its parts for 20 minutes to sanitize them.
13:32Then let them air-dry.
13:35To assemble the one-hand breast pump, first fit the piston seal onto the base of the piston.
13:43Push the center of the handle down and snap the top of the piston into the groove on the handle.
13:51Push the piston into the upper chamber of the breast flange.
13:55Pull the handle down and snap the collar around the groove of the breast flange.
14:02Gently push the valve firmly into place onto the ring on the underside of the breast flange.
14:09Screw the flange onto the bottle.
14:12The handle is attached correctly if the top of the handle is a straight line.
14:19The pump can be used with either hand.
14:22To begin pumping, grasp the handle with your thumb in front and fingers behind the upper chamber of the breast
14:30flange.
14:31Place your hand as high as you can on the pump handle with one side of the handle in the
14:37groove between your thumb and forefinger.
14:41Swivel the handle for wrist comfort.
14:44Center your nipple in the breast flange and hold the flange to your breast to make an air seal.
14:51With the one hand breast pump, you can control pump suction and pump speed just by squeezing the handle.
15:02The harder you squeeze, the stronger its suction.
15:06The faster you squeeze, the greater its speed.
15:09Begin pumping with a few minutes of fast, gentle squeezes.
15:14This may help trigger the letdown or milk ejection reflex, just as your baby does at the start of a
15:22breastfeeding.
15:22You can also encourage milk release with a warm compress or by massaging your breast with your free hand either
15:31before or during pumping.
15:34When your milk begins to flow, use slower, stronger squeezes, never squeezing harder than feels comfortable.
15:42With the one hand breast pump, you can use fast, gentle squeezes to trigger milk release and slow, stronger squeezes
15:52to drain the milk faster.
15:55This multi-phase pumping mimics a baby at the breast.
16:00You can also try the squeeze, hold and release technique, which may make manual pumping easier.
16:07After the faster, gentle squeezes trigger your milk release, squeeze the pump handle and hold it as your milk flows
16:16into the collection bottle.
16:20Continue to squeeze and hold while the pump slowly and automatically releases suction until you need to stimulate another milk
16:30release.
16:36With the one hand breast pump, each pumping session should take a total of 20 to 30 minutes, and it's
16:44a good idea to switch breasts about every 5 to 7 minutes.
16:49When you have finished pumping, simply remove the pump from your breast, unscrew the collection bottle, and screw the locking
16:58caps into place.
16:59For more information about safe storage guidelines of breast milk, contact your lactation consultant or your baby's pediatrician.
17:10To clean the one hand breast pump, take it completely apart.
17:15First, remove the valve carefully by pulling it off by its thick sides, not the flat edge.
17:22Next, detach the handle from the breast flange.
17:26Then, gently pull the piston out of the upper chamber of the flange.
17:31Flex the center of the handle, and the piston will detach easily.
17:38Finally, remove the piston seal.
17:41Rinse any milk residue from the pump parts with cool water.
17:45Wash all parts in warm, soapy water, rinse them well, and let them air dry.
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