Friday, May 16, 2014

Basics To Know About Medela Breastpumps

By Minnie Whitley


The devices used to extract milk from the breast of a lactating woman are called breastpumps. These may be electric or manual. With manual versions, the feet or hands are used to power the device. Electric models require some kind of electricity or batteries in order to operate. Medela breastpumps are those available by a popular company that sells numerous models of pumps. Some of the types available: single electric, manual, double electric and rental.

The pumps can be used for multiple purposes. They are common in the modern day, especially with the busy lifestyle that most mothers and women live. A lot of mothers utilize these so that they are able to continue with their breastfeeding once they have gone back to their normal schedule or work after having child. These units are able to express milk, which can then by put in a bottle and fed to the child at a later time. They may also be used as a way to stimulate lactation. This is more common for moms who have yet to have given birth or those with a decreased supply of milk.

Pumps can also be helpful when it comes to relieving problems of engorgement. This is a painful issue that occurs when the breasts become engorged because they are so full of milk. In these situations, the infants may struggle to latch onto the nipple to feed. Weaning pumps can be used specifically for people who have lost a baby or do not have the intent of breastfeeding their child. If infants are incapable of latching onto the breast for feeding, a mother still interested in feeding her milk to the child might consider using a pump as a way to get it out.

Double electric kinds are also sold by this company. These are ideal for mothers who want an all-in-one system to use that is also portable and works for day-to-day use. The two versions of this are pump in style advanced and the freestyle. Both are portable. The pump in style version is available with choice of bag: tote, metro bag or backpack.

Rental models are also an option, such as: Symphony, Lactina Select and Preemie. The single electric kind is available through this company and known as the Swing pump. Those that are looking for a manual version may prefer to get the model called Hammony.

Every single pump by this company features it two-phase expression technology. The company spent time and money in researching breastfeeding. The studies show that babies feed directly from the mom in two specific ways.

Stimulation phase refers to the initial step in which the baby latches onto the breast. It sucks fast and lightly in order to stimulate the flow of milk. Expression phase happens afterwards. This takes place after the flow of milk has started. Infants then begin to feed at a slower pace and with a deeper suck that is able to draw out more of the milk.

These pumps, in addition to other goods for child and mother, are made available through the Medela website. Furthermore, there are retailers around the globe that have these in stock. The cost of the goods will differ and might depend upon the model of product, as well as the retailer.




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