For mothers who choose to breastfeed their baby, a breast pump can be of great help at certain times, such as the mother's return to work after the end of maternity leave, the start of nursery school by the baby , when the child is left in the care of another caregiver or due to medical problems on the part of the mother or the child if they have to remain hospitalized.
Breast pumps are breast pumps that, as their name suggests, are responsible for extracting breast milk from the mother's breasts. There are different types, but their basic operation is similar and consists of imitating the sucking movements that the baby makes when she breastfeeds.
Before you start using a breast pump, you must choose the type that best suits your needs. Once chosen, it is important to know that some brands offer different sizes of breast shields to adjust to the chest. The standard one may not fit your chest, so you can choose to choose one that fits. You also have to keep in mind that before you start to pump milk you must have containers to store and store it. A bottle is usually included in the breast pump, but if you are going to refrigerate and freeze larger quantities, you must use suitable containers.
Expressing milk doesn't have to hurt. If it hurts, try reducing the suction level. If the pain still continues, it is best to consult a lactation specialist to see what the problem is. The use of breast pumps requires practice and patience, maybe not a lot comes out at first, but little by little and with perseverance, the amount will increase.
