Breastfeeding Tips & Breast Pump Guide | Lactation Connection

Have you ever wondered how many hours you have actually pumped?   Or if the breast pump you used with the last baby still has life left in it?  Spectra S Series breast pumps allow you to check how many hours you have pumped or if your pump is nearing it's 1500 hour life span.  Please note that your pump may have exceeded it's time perior warrany before it reaches it's life span. To find the number of hours you have pumped, go to your control panel on the Spectra S1 Spectra S2 breast pump or S3 Pro Hospital Grade Breast Pump and follow these steps: 1.  Press the Power On button 2.  Press the Let Down button 3.  Press the Cycle+ button 4.  Press the Vacuum- button 5.  Press the Cycle- button 6.  Press the Vacuum+ button 7.  Press the Let Down button again 8.  Read the four digit smaller numbers between the Cycle and Vacuum numbers to see the hours.      This is normally where your ...

When it is time to replace a Spectra Backflow Ptotector or Valves? 1. Reduced Suction If you’re noticing a reduction in suction while pumping, this is a sign it is time to replace your Spectra Backflow protector and Spectra duckbill valves .  Valves may need replacing more often than the backflow protector, but not less often so a good rule of thumb is if your backflow protector needs to be replaced, replace your valves at the same time.  Thes two Spectra parts are the most critical when it comes to suction and worn out valves and backflow membranes are the most common reason for reduced suction.  Please note that if you are testing suction, you will need to use your Spectra Air Cap port cover in order to close off the other tubing. What about no suction when I’m pumping? A sudden loss of suction while pumping is most often because the backflow protector is not assembled correctly or duckbill valve or is not attached correctly to the breastshield, or has fal...

Today's consumer wants plug and play electronic equipment, but breast pumps require a little more preparation. Getting Started When you get your pump, remove the breast shield from the backflow protector .  Then remove the valve from the breast shield.  Sterilize only the following parts:  breast shield, valve, bottle, bottle ring, disc and cap.  Do not sterilize the filter aka backflow protector or tubing.  Sterilize using the top rack of the dishwasher, microwave steam sterilizer bag or boiling water.  If you use boiling water, bring the water to a boil and then leave in for no longer than 3-5 minutes or you will have cloudy or warped parts.  Do not use a bottle brush to clean breast pump parts.  Do not wash backflow protectors.  Keeping the filters dry, helps maintain their integrity longer. Re-assemble as per instructions.  If you has misplaced your instructions, you can download these Spectra S2 breast pump instructions...