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Why does VacuSense Technology matter?

 

An important part of effective pumping is a pump’s ability to reach a mother’s maximum comfortable suction setting. Two studies found a significant difference in mothers’ milk yields during the first milk ejection (when the largest percentage of milk is expressed) when comparing a pumping at the mother’s maximum comfortable suction and two weaker settings.1.2 Researchers found that on average, 33% of a mother’s available milk was removed when her pump is set at her maximum comfortable suction, whereas only 10% to 20% was removed at weaker levels.2

When a pump cannot reach a mother’s maximum comfortable suction, this may reduce her milk yields.

Most breast pumps’ suction levels vary with single or double pumping and can drop significantly in higher altitude locations. But one pump offers an innovative engineering feature that ensures mothers receive consistent suction levels no matter what their location or pumping protocol.

Featured exclusively in the Ameda Platinum™ Breast Pump, VacuSense Technology was engineered to emit and receive signals nearly every ½ second, allowing the breast pump to sense and adjust its suction levels as needed. If the suction detected does not match the settings the mother has selected, the VacuSense control mechanism adjusts the pump internally. Whether a mother single or double pumps, pumps at sea level or in the mountains, her Ameda Platinum Breast Pump will deliver the suction she needs for effective milk expression. Better results begin with improved control.

References
1Kent, J. et al. Importance of vacuum for breastmilk expression. Breastfeed Med 2008; 3(1):11-19.

2Ramsay, D. et al. Milk flow rates can be used to identify and investigate milk ejection in women expressing breast milk using an electric breast pump. Breastfeed Med 2006; 1(1):14-23.