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Symphony 2.0 Program Card –

Addressing Special Needs

The Symphony 2.0 Program Card includes a feature that

allows moms to switch back to the Stimulation Phase by

pressing the let-down button. Some moms find this fea-

ture beneficial in addressing the following special needs.

Please note that the Stimulation Phase is always limited to

two minutes.

No milk ejection occurs in the first two minutes

of the Stimulation Phase

If your milk ejection has not occurred in the first two

minutes of the Stimulation Phase and the pump

automatically switches to the Expression Phase, press

the let-down button once to return to the Stimulation

Phase. If you have not achieved a milk ejection after two

consecutive Stimulation Phases, take a break, relax and

try again in 15-30 minutes.

Engorgement

If, due to engorgement, you are experiencing difficulties

breastfeeding or expressing milk, careful use of the

Stimulation Phase may help to provide some relief. If your

milk ejection does not occur in the first two minutes of the

Stimulation Phase and the pump automatically switches

to the Expression Phase, pr

ess the let-down button to

return to the Stimulation Phase. Repeat this process until

your milk ejection occurs. After milk ejection you may find

it beneficial to remain in the Stimulation Phase until

enough milk has been expressed so that the nipple and

areola area are not as hard and engorged. After initially

draining the breast to relieve the discomfort, follow up

with breastfeeding or pumping and expressing in the

Expression Phase to adequately drain the breast.

Although Medela strongly encourages pumping in the

Expression Phase after milk ejection at Maximum Comfort

Vacuum

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for the most effective removal of milk, it may be

necessary to address temporary discomfort issues by

pumping in the Stimulation Phase. If your engorgement

condition persists or worsens, consult your physician or

lactation consultant.

Symphony 2-Phase Pumping Protocol

Maximum Comfort Vacuum

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Research has shown that you will pump more efficiently—

meaning get more milk in less time—when pumping at

Maximum Comfort Vacuum in the Expression Phase.

Begin in Stimulation Phase

First, start the pump by pressing

the on/off button. The pump will

immediately begin pumping in

Stimulation Phase of the 2-Phase

Expression.

Switch to Expression Phase

Once your milk starts to flow,

or you sense milk ejection, press

the let-down button to switch to

the Expression Phase for the most

effective pumping and removal

of milk. If you do not press the

let-down button, the pump will

automatically switch to the Expression Phase after

two minutes.

Setting your Maximum

Comfort Vacuum

Maximum Comfort Vacuum is the

highest vacuum you can use and

still feel comfortable; it is different

for every mom. To find your

maximum comfort vacuum,

increase the vacuum by turning the Vacuum

Regulator Knob clockwise until pumping feels slightly

uncomfortable—never painful. Then, decrease the

vacuum one bar by turning the knob counterclockwise.

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