When you are away, to take turns with dad or when it is time to go back to work, the breast pump comes into play. How to use it? When to pull your milk when you are breastfeeding? How to keep it then? Here is the BA-BA to learn how to handle this device, with the advice of Carole Hervé, IBCLC lactation consultant.
The breast pump is the essential accessory of breastfeeding moms. Because although they are H24 with baby, it also happens that they want to be absent for a while, to make a race, take care of them. The breast pump also allows the dad to relay the mother during the night, and as much get used to it from birth so that the transition when resuming work is more easily done. The breast pump also has the advantage of relieve the engorged breasts and stimulate lactation in some cases. But how do you use an electric or manual breast pump? How much milk pull and how to keep it then? How to pull your milk at work? Here are all the answers to your questions to pull your milk in all serenity, under the advice and expertise of Carole Hervé, IBCLC lactation consultant.
Pulling milk is to run the milk from the breasts using a pump that sucks the nipple. The breast pump thus reproduces the suction exercised by your baby on your breasts. But while the baby sucks quickly at first and then slows down, the breast pump is clocked on a uniform pace.
Do you need an electric or manual breast pump?
- If you want A discreet breast pump to use everywhere with youopt for A manual breast pumpbut know that it supposes to activate a trigger each time, which can quickly become tiring.
- If you want to be able to pull your milk on both breasts both or you are running out of time, The electric breast pump Perhaps a solution, especially since it is more efficient in terms of lactation.
Which is to choose?
Many brands such as Philips Avent, Meleda, Baby Comfort, or Chicco offer manual. Keep in mind that plastic breast pumps are cracking faster and that certain parts need to be changed regularly: you must therefore be able to find them easily.
If you choose an electric breast pump, opt for A breast pump that offers different suction forces. The double pumping is also ideal if you have little milk or if you are in a hurry! Also be aware that you can rent a pharmacy model if you have a prescription from your doctor. Other solution: Miniature electrical pullerslighter and more compact, which can be taken everywhere with you. However, they are less powerful than the first.
Before you start to pull your milkwash your hands and sit comfortably in a quiet location. Plan about twenty minutes in front of you. Be sure not to be disturbed because there is nothing worse to dry up the source! To well use a manual milk shoot, Read the instructions provided by the manufacturer carefully before you start, because they are all their specificities. During your first try, Put a very soft pressure to get used to it and not attack your breasts, and increase this pressure gradually. Finally, only use the device for a few minutes by breast and do not discourage yourself if you don’t get a lot of milk. Pulling milk requires habit and patience. Small reductions in milk production can also take place, but they do not question your ability to breastfeed your baby.
- To pull your milk And after hand washing, settle down comfortably and check that your breast fills the end pullers.
- Start gently at the beginning, making sure that the breast pump is placed in a position that seems comfortable to you.
- Milk should flow into the receptacle, but if not, try to adjust the device to your breast.
- You can pull your milk Until he stops flowing for a few minutes. Again, do not worry if you only collect little milk at the start!
- If the quantity obtained seems insufficient, try to compress your breast at the same time, in order to promote better ejection of milk and well “”Draft all breast lobes “adds specialist Carole Hervé.
- After shooting your milk on one side, renew the operation on the other breast.
When to pull your milk?
It’s in the morning, after a good night’s sleepthat you have the largest reserve of milk. You can breastfeed your baby when he wakes up, then use the breast pump. Try to do it every day at the same time to accustom your body and promote lactation.
How much milk can a mom shoot per day?
“A mother can produce around 800 ml of milk per period 24 hours from J15-21 to 6 months.”
“According to the researcher (in lactation) Jacqueline Kent, and many others before her, a mother needs Produce around 800 ml of milk per period from 24 hours to J15-21 to 6 months“” After the birth of the childexplains the IBCLC lactation consultant. Still according to the specialist, the quantity varies over the weeks, especially if the prints replace the feedings or if the milk is fired after or between the feedings. In detail, here are the estimated quantities:
| Baby age | Average amount of milk if the prints replace the feedings | Average amount of milk if the milk is pulled after or between feedings |
| 1st week, > J4 |
30-60 ml | 15-30 ml |
| 2-3 weeks | 60-90 ml | 30-45 ml |
| 1-6 months | 90-150 ml | 45-75 ml |
Your milk should be kept in a clean and sterilized container. Note that there are trade bags in the trade, pre-sterilized and loans to employment. You can Keep milk at room temperature If you or another person give it to your baby before before about 5 hours. You can also put it in the refrigerator, but not more than 6 days. Breast milk can also be frozen within a maximum of 6 months. Finally, be aware that to warm breast milk, it is better to opt for the bain -marie, to avoid obtaining hot bottles.
The Labor Code gives you the right toUse a breast pump at your workplace. So he plans to release one hour a day (30 minutes in the morning, 30 minutes in the afternoon) to pull your milk or breastfeed your baby until your child’s first anniversary. If there is a premises dedicated to breastfeeding, this duration is reduced to 40 minutes. On the other hand, you should know that these breaks allowing to pull the milk are not remunerated. To keep good relations with your employer and facilitate the resumption of work, do not hesitate to talk to him upstream.
Is the breast pump reimbursed?
If you have a medical prescription of your general practitioner, your gynecologist or a midwife, know that Social Security reimburses the rental of a breast pump. “The rental rates are capped and your pharmacist as well as an independent rental company are required to line up with a pricing grid”, details the expert. Please note: this refund does not concern the purchase of a device, and only electrical equipment. Since March 25, 2019, the rental of a breast pulling has been supported if the device does not contain Bisphenol A.
Sources: Thanks to Carole Hervé, ibclc lactation consultant and author of My tailor -made breastfeeding published by Albin Michel and Go breastfeedingFirst editions.
