Becoming a new parent is a very exciting as well as an emotional moment altogether. And with parenting comes breastfeeding. We have said it many times, yet we will say it again that breastfeeding is the best for your baby as it lays a healthy foundation for your baby’s life ahead. Mother’s breastmilk consists of all the essential nutrients required for the healthy growth of the baby. At the same time, we can’t ignore the fact that there are many responsibilities that come along with the birth of a baby, and it gets more challenging if the nursing mother has work commitments too.
For this reason, using a breast pump by Vega Baby & Mom is a good alternative. It can help nursing mothers as well as other caretakers to feed the baby without compromising their nutritional needs. As you are here, we are assuming you’re a new mom and figuring out manual breast pump techniques. Well, you have arrived at the right place. This blog will guide you on the easy ways to express breastmilk using a manual breast pump. Get ready to dive in!
Know Your Vega Baby & Mom Manual Breast Pump:
Before diving into manual breast pump usage guide, it is important to understand Vega Baby & Mom Natural Expression 7 level suction Manual Breast Pump – Advanced. This advanced manual breast pump comes with 2 modes of expression for stimulation and deep expression of milk with utmost comfort. It also features breast Pump Pressure Adjustment Technology, which enables breastfeeding moms to adjust 7 different suction levels for easier and more comfortable milk expression and smooth breastfeeding. The other amazing features of this manual breast pump include:
- Super Soft Silicon Pad
- Mimics Natural Suction
- Easy Assembly & Cleaning
- Compact & lightweight to use on the go
- Ergonomic Handle
- Easy to sterilize
- Painless & Comfortable Pumping
How to Use a Manual Breast Pump:
Step 1: Wash your hands properly before prepping to pump to maintain overall hygiene. Ensure the manual breast pump is thoroughly cleaned and sterilized hence ready to use
Step 2: Assemble all the parts and then choose a relaxed environment. It will help to ease the overall process, especially if it’s your first time pumping. You can listen to soothing music that basically helps to calm you down even more
Step 3: Gently massaging the breast or warm compress may also help to encourage milk flow
Step 4: Sit in a relaxed position and choose the mode of expression out of the two options available- Mild Stimulation and Deep Expression of milk in this manual breast pump by Vega Baby & Mom
Step 5: Moving forward, choose the suction level as per your comfort out of the 7 adjustable suction levels available
Step 6: Now, gently place the manual breast pump over the center of your nipple. Move till you find a comfortable position. This manual breast pump has a super soft silicon pad that fits right on the nipple and helps create the right amount of vacuum for better stimulation and milk flow
Step 7: Begin pumping with ease, thanks to its ergonomic handle that makes it easy to pump and puts less pressure on the wrist while pumping. You can adjust the speed till you find the rhythm as per your comfort level. It may take a couple of minutes in the beginning for the milk to start flowing, so don’t panic immediately
Step 8: Keep switching the breasts when you feel that the milk flow is slowing down
Step 9: When you are finished pumping through both the breasts, carefully remove the breast pump and store breastmilk in a feeding bottle to feed the baby later as per your convenience, ensuring its safe to consume
After each use, thoroughly wash and sterilize all parts of the pump. Use Vega Baby & Mom 4 in 1 Electric Steam Sterilizer with Dryer which has a revolutionary design for sterilizing, drying, steaming food, and storing dried-up bottles and other feeding accessories. It has 3 settings namely Sterilization (10 minutes), Drying (40 minutes), and Sterilization + Drying (50 Minutes). It uses steam to sterilize and helps dry up them too leaving no moisture. This sterilizer comes with a knob with clear indications and functionality for a smooth operation. With an auto-shut mechanism, it switches off automatically when the process is done. The accessories sterilized remain sterilized for up to 24 hours after you complete the sterilization and drying process and keep the accessories inside the sterilizer with the lid closed.
Bonus Tip:
Use disposable breast pads by Vega Baby & Mom to prevent leaking breastmilk stains and stay dry all day long. These are undoubtedly the best breast care accessories for nursing moms.
Key Takeaways
Breast pumps are a great companion for busy mothers to ensure baby’s feeding requirements are met every time no matter where you are. However, since it is something that affects their growth and development, you must invest in the best quality such as Vega Baby & Mom Manual Breast Pump.
FAQs:
What are some tips for effective manual pumping?
Firstly, invest in the best manual breast pump which makes the process of pumping comfortable and easier for you. Then, massage your breast or warm compress to encourage milk flow, choose a relaxed environment, find a comfortable position, and begin pumping.
How do I clean my manual breast pump?
Disassemble all the parts, clean each of them in soapy water and then sterilize & dry together using Vega Baby & Mom 4 in 1 Electric Steam Sterilizer with Dryer.
