![]() You should never keep pumping if you feel any pain or discomfort. Please remember though, that these pump settings are simply examples. Let’s also look at some Spectra Pump settings you can try out for yourself based on the goal of the particular pumping session. Repeat this process all over again if you feel like there is still more milk that needs emptying from your breasts. Once you see milk begin to flow, switch to expression mode by pressing the 3 wave button again. This could be a minute for some women or up to 6 minutes for others. ![]() Instead, focus on pumping in massage mode for as long as it takes to initiate a let-down. There is no set time on how long you have to pump in let-down mode. You will know that you are in massage (let-down) mode when the cycle speed shows 70 CPM on the screen. In order to activate massage mode, you must hit the button with the 3 waves. Spectra starts out in expression mode when you turn your pump on. ![]() If you need to initiate a letdown at the start or any time during your pumping session, you need to be in massage mode. The cycle level, and your vacuum strength can range from L1-L5. The bacon symbol is displayed on the upper left corner of your pump’s screen. Massage Mode: In massage mode, your cycle speed is locked at 70 cycles per minute.Adjust your pump cycle speed to a level that your body responds to best. After a letdown is initiated and the milk is flowing, you should be in expression mode. Expression Mode: This mode has 5 cycle speeds 38, 42, 46, 50, and 54 and 12 vacuum strength levels L1-L12.You made it to the “bacon icon” button tutorial! This button with the 3 waves above your power button controls both expression mode and massage mode. However, as your body adjusts to the sensation of mechanical breast pumping, you should be able to comfortably pump on even a high vacuum setting. This goes without saying, but if you are experiencing pain while pumping, stop right away and evaluate what could be causing it. This is comparable to the strength at which a baby would suckle at the breast.ĭepending on how high the vacuum level is set on your pump, you could potentially experience some discomfort if you are new to pumping.īe sure to start out low and work your way up, if needed. Vacuum mode is the suction strength setting. Spectra has 6 cycle levels that can be increased or decreased using the plus and minus buttons. When a baby is hungry and feeding at the breast, they will try to initiate a milk letdown by suckling faster. Think of the cycle speed on a breast pump in comparison to how a baby nurses. The cycle speed on a breast pump is determined by cycles per minute (CPM) and this measures how many times the pump pulls or sucks and releases per minute. ![]() Now that you’ve been introduced to each button and their function, let’s get you acquainted with Spectra’s settings and what each one is used for. Informational / Category: Pumping and Breastfeeding ![]()
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