When breastfeeding is adjusted correctly, the baby confidently sucks milk, and the mother does not have stagnation and she feeds on the first demand, there is no need to decant. However, it also happens in a different way. For example, the baby was born prematurely and does not have enough strength for proper sucking or the mother has so much milk that stagnation and even strong lactoseases occur. Mom can have cracks in the chest and it hurts to feed the baby, or she plans to go to work, but she is going to keep the lactation or there are other reasons for pumping, then you need a breast pump.
What kind of breast pumps are there?
Today the market offers a large selection of models, but there are major types of breast pumps. First of all, they are divided into manual (pump pump breast pump) and electric.
Manual models or a breast pump with a pear - a compact and lightweight design, which is also available at an affordable price. However, such equipment requires the mother to apply effort and skill, and, in addition, they do not give the possibility to express large volumes. They are more suitable for rare use.
Electronic models are also compact and convenient, they can easily be taken with you even on the road. They are easier to use, leave your hands free, allow you to dissolve even a crowded chest, they can be used even at night, because they are noiseless. The disadvantages are the high cost and the need to regularly charge the breast pump.
Many models can be connected to bottles or special containers for collection of milk and subsequent feeding and freezing. It is very convenient to then have the opportunity to feed the baby expressed milk. The choice - manual or electronic breast pump depends on the preferences of the mother and her financial capabilities.
How to properly use the breast pump?
The most important question is how to pump out the breast pump. It is important not only to master the technique of expression, which is described in detail in the instructions to the model, but also correctly prepared. Before decanting, you need to warm up and warm your chest, you can use manual massage during decantation, and also lean slightly forward so that the milk flows more freely. It is better to express it in a quiet environment, when nothing interferes with your mother. If you have a familiar young mother or a relationship with a breastfeeding consultant, you can ask them how to use the breast pump.
Many mothers ask whether the breast pump is harmful. If properly handled, the breast pump is not harmful, but rather is the prevention of lactostasis. However, experts do not recommend further actively expressing along with free feeding, this stimulates the production of milk and mothers face stagnation much more often.
How to sterilize a breast pump?
Sterilize necessary those parts of the breast pump that touch the chest, as well as containers for collecting milk and bottles. For sterilization it is possible to use steam centers and sterilizers, it is possible to treat the parts with boiling water. However, you first need to read the instructions.
When to buy a breast pump?
This question is asked by many mothers. To foresee in advance whether you need a breast pump is not possible. However, it may be necessary
Answer the question, which is better - a manual pumping or breast pump can only mom. If you are sure that you can express your breasts yourself if necessary, and also will not be expressed too often, then it is not necessary to make an additional expensive purchase. If there are reasons for which you need frequent pumping, then the breast pump will allow you not to waste time and energy pumping. In this case, it is better to choose an electronic model. With it, it's easier to express and you can quickly understand how the breast pump works.