Advantages and disadvantages of various types of breast pumps, and precautions for use+missing kid(Serenity Dennard)information

The breast pump can not only let your baby eat fresh breast milk, but also liberate numbness, saving time and effort. Every lactating "cow" needs such a good helper. In 2009, the American Academy of Pediatrics described the importance of breast pumps as:

"Breast pumps are regulated by the FDA as medical devices. Breast pumps can be used to maintain or increase women's milk volume, help mothers to feed more hungry children in the home, relieve breast congestion and breast tube blockage, and smooth out or internal Suckled nipples help children to breastfeed more easily. "

When is the breast pump most needed?


  1. There is too much milk, the baby can't finish eating, the breast pump can save excess milk
  2. Short nipples and less milk, a breast pump can stimulate milk secretion and increase milk volume
  3. Easy to increase milk, a breast pump can ease the pain of breast expansion
  4. Breastfeeding mothers at work, use breast pumps to save breast milk, and leave the home to ensure that the baby can drink breast milk
  5. Babies are too small or premature to feed, which can be laborious

Manual or electric breast pump

Many mothers with back milk are prone to selection difficulties when choosing a breast pump. I wonder whether it is better to use a manual or electric. In fact, manual or electric have their own advantages and disadvantages, Xiaobian suggested that Baoma does not need to pursue the "best", as long as you choose the one that suits you.

The advantages of manual breast pumps are:

1. The price is close to the people, and it is generally much cheaper than electric breast pumps;

2. Fully manual operation without power support;

3. The speed and intensity of pumping can be controlled at will, which is easy to grasp. However, for weak mothers, manual breast pumps are relatively laborious, and it is difficult to use them when the milk volume is small.

The advantages of electric breast pumps are:

1. Fully automatic operation, saving time and effort, completely freeing hands;

2. The suction size and mode can be adjusted, which is closer to the baby's sucking state without damaging the breast;

3. Small size, suitable for carrying. However, at the same time, electric breast pumps also have their own weaknesses. The most obvious one is that they need electricity to support them and cannot be used during a power outage.

In summary, there are advantages and disadvantages to manual breast pumps and electric breast pumps. Moms who have a lot of milk, frequent use, and a better family economy can choose electric breast pumps, while those with less milk can choose an Affordable manual breast pump. So the question is again, what are the manual and electric breast pumps?


Syringe type breast pumps are named because they have a shape similar to a syringe. The suction power can be controlled by the amplitude and frequency of the syringe pull. The breast pump has a slender volume, a relatively simple structure, and is more convenient to clean. After breastfeeding, it can be directly put on a pacifier for the baby to drink, and the convenience is properly dripped.


The rubber ball type breast pump produces negative pressure by squeezing the air in the rubber ball to achieve the effect of sucking milk. The old-style ball breast pump is easy to suck milk directly into the ball when it is not used, and it is difficult to clean it. But nowadays, the common ball breast pumps on the market have a connecting tube and a decompression valve between the pressure ball and the breast shield, which can effectively avoid this situation.


A push-type breast pump is currently the most common manual breast pump. It is more convenient to operate and carry. At the same time, the structure of pressing is also labor-saving. It is the product that many moms love most. However, moms should read the instructions before use, and don't take it too fast.


A mommy once complained that using an electric breast pump feels weird, it feels like she is a cow who is producing milk. Alas, this kind of thought is absolutely necessary. What's wrong with electric pumping? Although the machine may lack such a touch of humanity, the important thing is that the baby can eat healthily and relax himself. Why not?

But before that, we have to choose a suitable electric breast pump. Electric points can stimulate the milk array and non-irritable milk array, and also divided into the single pump and double pump. The single pump is needless to say, it is the style most commonly seen by moms on weekdays. After sucking one side honestly, remove the bottle and save it, then go to the other side.

Some literature shows that bilateral breast pumps can stimulate milk volume more than single pumps, and also solve the problem of leaking milk on the other side, so the hospital clinically recommends the use of electric bilateral breast pumps that simulate baby sucking mode.

The double pump breast pump sucks milk on both sides of the nipples at the same time ... Although the picture is a bit drunk, the efficiency is definitely dripping, 1 plus 1 is greater than 2? !! Click the switch to quickly get it right? !! Xiao Bian couldn't help thinking that if both sides started at the same time, wouldn't it better balance the twin peaks of moms? Hee hee, but in the end how to choose still depends on your mommy.

Precautions for using the breast pump

01 Preparations before breastfeeding

Find a comfortable place to drink a glass of water before breastfeeding (increasing milk production);

Wash your hands with water and soap before touching the breast and breast pump components (six-step handwashing) to avoid touching the inside of the bottle and lid;

Wipe the breast and surrounding skin with a clean, damp cloth (do not use alcohol or soap to avoid drying the skin and damaging the nipples);

Massage to awaken the breast, give the nipple some stimulation before sucking, assemble the parts of the breast pump, and plug in the power.

02 learn to suckle
Align the nipple with the center of the breast shield (the breast shield is a transparent plastic funnel that supports the breasts on each side);

Gently support the breast shield and keep it tightly closed, but be careful not to press the breast catheter hard with the shield and affect the milk flow;

When adjusting the breast pump, start from the minimum suction and gradually increase until you find the most comfortable and efficient suction;

Lubricate the breast shield with a little milk or olive oil to make you feel more comfortable;

Uterine contraction during breastfeeding is normal and a good sign;

Breast-feeding with a hands-free bra can free your hands and make life more convenient. You can buy a special hands-free breast pump bra or make it with an old bra (cut the breast shield on the nipple);

Breast pumping on both breasts simultaneously produces more breast milk and saves time.

03 breastfeeding frequency
Breastfeeding 7-8 times a day;

Must be once at midnight;
 
 Ways to increase milk production

If you want your breasts to produce more breast milk, then the number of pumps is much more important than the duration of the pump; initially, you should pump for 10-15 minutes each time; after a few weeks, Once you have enough milk, you need to continue pumping for 2-3 minutes when your milk flow is slowing down; breastfeeding at midnight is very important, especially in the first few weeks, it can really increase your milk production.

Feel if your breasts have a hard lump when breastfeeding. If so, massage the breasts and empty the breasts as much as possible. This will help increase the amount of milk and help your body produce higher energy milk. The more you stimulate your breasts, the more milk you produce, and the more your baby will benefit (especially premature babies).

If conditions permit, you should record your breastfeeding time and volume in your notebook. It is best to design a lactation log to record your lactation every day. You can also make a schedule to remind yourself to pump regularly; pay attention to yourself The mother who sucks milk, her milk production is relatively high!

04 Disinfection of breast pumps
Clean all parts that come into contact with the milk after each pumping: hand wash with warm water with detergent and rinse with clean water.

 Boiling sterilization

Boiling disinfection is the most common disinfection method in the home. Prepare a stainless steel pot and fill it with cold water. Depth of water is required to completely submerge the feeding device. This stainless steel pot must be used for sterilizing baby bottles and cannot be mixed with other cooked food.

Put the glass milk bottle into the pot with cold water, and boil it for 10-15 minutes. Put the water in a plastic milk bottle and boil it. Put it on the lid and cook for 15-20 minutes before turning off the heat.

Wait until the water is slightly cold, then take it out with a sterilized bottle clip and dry it for later use.

The boiling point of water is 100 ℃, which can effectively kill 99% of bacteria.

But because the altitude of each area is different, the boiling point is slightly different. The water temperature usually boils below 100 ° C. When the water temperature does not reach 10 ° C, it is difficult to achieve a rational effect, and disinfection is not enough. thorough.

Most milk bottles are made of PP, PPSU, glass, and silicone. The bottles are directly cooked in the pot. When the water is boiling, the bottles inside will keep touching the pot wall. It is relatively high, which may cause deformation and breakage of the feeding bottle.

In addition, the scale LOGO on most milk bottles is printed by ink. For boiled milk bottles, the ink on the bottle will gradually fade, and the ink contains lead, which has certain risks.

Therefore, the boiling sterilization method can also be used, but there are many disadvantages. In some areas, the boiling point cannot reach 100 ° C, and the disinfection effect is not complete.

 Disinfection method

There are many types of sterilizers on the market. Parents can choose according to their needs. The disinfection method only needs to follow the instructions.

For parents who do not know how to choose a sterilizer, you can refer to an article written by Xiaobian to consult experts and collect a lot of information. Click on the blue text to view. This article writes the necessity of baby tableware disinfection, scientific disinfection methods. In the end, how to choose a sterilizer scientifically is very informative for novice parents, and parents can take a look.

Important reminder: The unused disinfection appliance is valid for 24 hours, so if it is not used after 24 hours of disinfection, you need to re-sterilize to prevent bacteria from breeding.

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Serenity Dennard



If you have information concerning this case, please contact:
Pennington County S.O. (605) 394-6115
or The Polly Klaas® Foundation (800) 587-4357
Missing child information:
Date Missing: February 3, 2019
Missing From: Rapid City, SD
DOB: May 12, 2009
Age at Disappearance: 9
Sex: Female
Race: Caucasian
Height: 4'7"
Weight: 96 lbs.
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Blonde
Other: Both pictures shown are of Serenity.
Circumstances: Serenity went missing from Rapid City, South Dakota on February 3, 2019. She has not been seen or heard from since her disappearance.

web:http://www.pollyklaas.org/missing/kids/serenity-dennard.html





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