Samiksha Choithani

There is nothing wrong in using breast pumps. Breast pumps are useful and come handy when you are travelling or for a working mother or when a child is having difficulty to latch on the breast. If you have decided to use a breast pump, follow these simple instructions:<ol><li>Clean all parts of the breast pump.</li><li>Wash your hands.</li><li>Find an isolated place where you can sit in peace and pump.</li><li>While you start pumping, think about your child, this will trigger hormones and will help to generate sufficient milk.</li><li>Make sure the shield of the pump is centred over the nipple.</li><li>Once you start pumping it may take a couple of minutes to start the flow.</li><li>Switch the breasts every 5 minutes; ensure each breast gets a total stimulation of 15 minutes.</li><li>After using the pump wash it with warm soapy water.</li><li>The milk extracted using a breast pump is safe for 4 to 6 hours at room temperature.</li></ol> In case after using breast pumps, you are experiencing problems such as - less milk supply or sore nipples, it is better to consult a doctor.

Using a breast pump is a personal choice.

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