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BREAST PUMPING BASICS
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Why Pump?
Choosing the Right Breast Pump — The Reasons
Choosing the Right Ameda Pump — Quick Chart
Making the Most of Your Pump
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Moms Who Exclusively Pump
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BREAST PUMPING TIPS
Pump 30-60 minutes after a nursing and at least an hour before a nursing. This leaves plenty of milk for your baby at the next feeding.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT AMEDA PUMP — QUICK CHART
WHICH PUMP IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
Use the chart below to help select the most appropriate Ameda breast pump for you and your situation.
Frequency of Use Purely Yours
Breast Pump
(AUTOMATIC)
Hospital-Grade
Rental Pump
(AUTOMATIC)
One-Hand
Breast Pump
(MANUAL)
Occasional Use (night out, work part-time, etc.)  
Daily Pumping  
Special Situations
Inverted Nipples
Sore Nipples  
Engorgement  
Low Milk Supply    
Initiating Milk Supply    
Baby Too Premature or Ill to Breastfeed    
Product Features
Double Pumping  
No need to clean pump tubing N/A
Custom Control—Separate Cycle and Suction dials N/A
This is general information and does not replace the advice of your physician or healthcare provider. If you have a problem you cannot solve quickly, seek help right away.
Every baby is different, and your baby may not be average.
If in doubt, contact your physician or other healthcare provider.
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