A
"breast flange" is a part used in breastfeeding equipment. It is a shaped funnel-like attachment that fits over a mother's nipple and helps draw out the milk during pumping.
Full definition
It comes with a Pump motor, a pair
of breast flanges, two bottles with teats and sealing discs, two sets of tubing, duck bill valves, a pair of back flow protectors and an AC adaptor.
The Ameda Purely Yours is a closed system and has different
breast flange size compatibility making it an ideal choice for those who want to share breast pump.
Using breast flanges that are too big or too small can lead to breast issues such as sore nipples or damaged breast tissue.
The complete set consists of S2 breast pump, Double collection kit with backflow protectors, 2 collection bottles, AC Power Adapters, Two 24
mm breast flanges, Locking rings and discs, 2 valves and 2 tubing
Gentle massage of the breasts before and during pumping has been found to result in getting more milk out during pumping as can a
warmed breast flange with use of our Therapearl Gel Packs which can be heated according to the instructions and wrapped around the pump flanges.
If you need extra equipment such as bottle teats, or a
larger breast flange, it's very easy to get addition parts for this pump.
It comes with a tote bag, 2
breast flange bodies, 2 collars, 2 ComfortFit flanges, 2 bottle stands, connection tubes, 2 Lansinoh mOmma bottles and mOmma Natural Wave nipples.
«There is one pump brand that comes very highly recommended that uses
soft breast flanges, and that is Limerick Inc,» Gallagher says.
If multiple users have to use the pump, then each of them will have to use individual collection kits (pair
of breast flanges, valves, and back flow protectors).
(1) Dual HygieniKit Milk Collection System: (2) 25.0
mm breast flanges, (2) diaphragms, (2) 4oz / 120 ml bottles with universal thread, and lock - tight lids, (4) valves, (2) tubing, (2) adapter cap, (1) tubing adapter for single or dual pumping
There may be storage bags, bottles, labels,
breast flanges, clips and nipple ointment.
If the flange is too small, your nipple will rub against the sides of
the breast flange, causing discomfort.
For best results, we recommend using a baby bottle brush or other similar small brush, to clean the container and a baby nipple brush to clean the insides of
the breast flange.
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The breast flange and containers may be cleaned in the upper compartment of your dishwasher or hand washed with dish soap in hot water.
The basic difference between the two types of pump is that closed system pumps have a diaphragm that separates the pump's tubing from the collection bottle and
breast flange.
If you're pumping, make sure
the breast flanges (breast shields) fit you properly and don't set the pump's suction level too high.
So you won't have to buy the whole pump system especially if you would love to change the breast flanges
Center your nipple in
the breast flange (some mothers find that lubricating the flange with water or olive oil helps to create a stronger seal and reduces friction), and start the pump.
Remove and place
the breast flange under your breast to collect the milk you hand express.
The breast flange tunnel is short and there is not much flange size variation.
The pump is so portable that you have to unzip the pump compartment, attach the tubing to
the breast flanges and start the pump.
The only drawback is that
the breast flange comes in the standard size and the other sizes are sold separately like 21 mm, 27 mm, 32 mm.
Provides a snug fit to minimize leaking from
the breast flanges.
Wash
your breast flanges and breast milk storage containers in hot, soapy water.
It is made up of two parts:
a breast flange and a collection bulb.
The bulb or ball is attached to the end of
the breast flange.
The breast flange, which is also called a breast shield, is the part that you place over the nipple and areola.
Make sure that
your breast flanges are the proper fit for your breasts and that you do not need to switch to another size which can happen as time goes on.
Center your nipple in
the breast flange (some mothers find that lubricating the flange with water or olive oil helps to create a stronger seal and reduces friction).
Next, make sure that
your breast flanges are the proper fit for your nipples and that you do not need to switch to another size, which can happen as your breast changes throughout the first year.
Holding up
the breast flanges and collection cups for an hour can be tiresome.
Some mothers prefer to center
the breast flanges on the nipple and areola first and then turn the pump on; others turn the pump on first and then place the flanges over the breasts.
Make sure
the breast flange is properly fitted.
Some mothers moisten the rim of
the breast flange (the cup or funnel that is centered over the breast) before pumping to create a better seal on the breast.
To know if your flange is properly fitting and placed, observe if your nipple fits perfectly in
the breast flange tunnel and your nipple should freely move.