Electric breast pumps are very valuable products to own if you are a mother of an infant. They allow you to extract your breast milk whenever you need it, at your own convenience. Mothers who go back to work soon after the baby is born can still have breast milk available for their baby, which can be fed by a caregiver. Feeding your baby breast milk through a bottle allows others to feed your baby, including dad! Additionally, women who are physically incapable of breastfeeding because of inverted nipples or other problems can still give their babies nourishing breast milk, thanks to electric breast pumps.
Tips on Using Electric Breast Pumps
Here are some tips on using your electric breast pump efficiently:
Sterilize your pump
Ensure that you thoroughly wash and sterilize your breast pump prior to its first use. This will make sure that breast milk does not get contaminated by germs and bacteria. You can easily do this by putting the electric breast pump in boiling water for about 5 minutes (not the motor).
Pump when you have the most milk available
New mothers find that they have more abundance of breast milk during certain times of the day. For example, some women find that mornings seem to be the time when their breasts are more full. Others will find other times of the day when their breast milk is in more abundance. Once you've determined this, try to schedule some time for yourself to pump during that time.
Pump often throughout the day
Pumping every 2 or 3 hours will keep the breast milk flowing and producing. Pumping once a day may put yourself in a position where your milk is not being produced as much. In addition, your breasts may become engorged if you don't extract milk often enough, which can be very painful. If you were breastfeeding your baby directly off your breast, you would be feeding at least every 3 hours. Mimic that type of schedule and pump that often too.
Pump both breasts in each session
Make sure you swap breasts every so often when you're pumping. This will make sure that milk is being produced and extracted evenly in both breasts, which should prevent your breasts from becoming lopsided. Switch breasts after about 10 minutes.
Center the breast shield on your nipple
Make sure that you place the breast shield in the center of your nipple. This will ensure that the milk is being extracted efficiently and prevent any leakage that may occur. It will also hurt much less.
Get comfortable
You will be sitting and pumping for at least 15 minutes, so make sure you get yourself in a comfortable position.
Experiment with the intensity of the suction
Most electric breast pumps offer adjustable suction intensities, which range from light to moderate to intense. Many women may not be able to handle a strong suction, since it can be too painful for them. Experiment with each intensity so you know what works best for you.
Electric breast pumps can be a convenient item to have, especially when you can't always be there when your baby is hungry. By having the option to bottle feed the baby breast milk, you are granted freedom and flexibility.
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