Using a breast pump takes practice. You may need to make several
attempts before you succeed, but because the ISIS iQ DUO™ is so simple
and comfortable to use, you will soon get used to expressing milk.
1. Choose a quiet time when you’re not rushed and unlikely
to be disturbed.
2. Having your baby or a photograph of your baby nearby can help
encourage your milk to flow.
3. Warmth and relaxation can help so you might like to try expressing
after a warm bath or shower.
4. Placing a warm cloth on your breasts for a few minutes before
you start pumping can also encourage your milk flow and soothe
painful breasts.
5. Try expressing from one breast while your baby is feeding on the
other, or continue expressing just after a feed.
6. Repositioning the pump on your breasts from time to time can
help stimulate your milk ducts.
7. Some women may prefer to use the pump without the let-down
massage cushion. However, it has been shown that, in most cases,
the massaging effect of the petals flexing in and out around the
areola stimulates the let-down reflex and allows you to express
more milk, more quickly.
8. To relieve engorgement, we recommend gentle and slow single
pumping to relieve the pressure.
Practice with your pump to find the best pumping techniques for you.
Don’t worry if your milk doesn’t flow immediately, relax and continue
pumping. BUT if after five minutes no result is achieved try again at
another time. If expressing becomes painful, stop and consult your
breastfeeding advisor.
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