Mothers who rely on breast pumps for breast emptying need guidance on proper pump selection, flange size, ideal suction, and other instructions. This module reviews basic principles of breast pumps, highlighting basic pump features, proper pump fitting, and how to determine best pump options for different situations. Human milk storage principles are also discussed.
Learning Objectives:
Objective 1:Describe 2 advantages to manual expression and 2 advantages to pump expression. Objective 2:
Identify 3 factors to determine proper fitting of breast shield size for a breast pump. Objective 3:
Explain to a new mother how to use her new breast pump. Objective 4:
Describe to a family how long expressed breastmilk may be safely stored at room temperature, in the refrigerator, and in the freezer.
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