The Hands-free Collection Cup is placed on the breast inside the nursing bra.The fit of the bra and vacuum generated from the pump creates a seal that allows the cup to stay in place while pumping and collecting milk. Do you need WiFi to use the Solo™ Hands-free breast pump? At the end of its operating life, separate the parts of your breast pump and dispose of according to the following instructions. While many recognize the immediate benefits of a MOM diet, it’s also important to be reminded about the lifelong benefits to both mom and baby: Pump & Store Directly in Storage Bottles: Simplify your pumping routine, minimize transfers, and store with ease. Our kit includes bottle stands to prevent spills and lids for secure storage in the fridge. The Hands-free Collection Cup is designed in an anatomical shape to comfortably fit to most breasts. Which sizes is the Hands-free Collection Cup available in?

The Hands-free Collection Cup is connected to the Solo™ breast pump by way of a tubing connection. Do you have to be sitting or can you be more active? improvement in breast drainage.¹³ Draining the breast well is key to maintaining milk production.¹⁴ Clinical studies, PersonalFit Flex compared to PersonalFit data on file (NCT02496429, NCT02492139, NCT02719548, NCT03091985)Kwan ML, et al. Breastfeeding and the risk of childhood leukemia: a meta-analysis. Public Health Rep. 2004;119(6):521-535. doi:10.1016/j.phr.2004.09.002 The Hands-free Collection Cup should be boiled for 10 minutes before first use, washed after every use (hand wash or dishwash), and sanitised once per day (boil for 10 minutes or microsteam). Always allow all parts to completely dry on a clean towel. How often does it need to be sterilised? Sizing remains the same as in the past. The improved fit (contour better fits the shape of the breast) makes sizing more critical now than ever. Sizing guidelines have not changed, though. You can find an easy sizing guide here under “Tools for Families.” The Hands-free Collection Cup can hold up to 150 ml breast milk. What is the weight of the Hands-free Collection Cup? At only 76 g it is amongst the lightest available and won’t weigh you down. How does the wearable cup hold on to the breast?

Sisk PM, et al. Early human milk feeding is associated with a lower risk of necrotizing enterocolitis in very low birth weight infants. J Perinatol. 2007 Jul;27(7):428-33. Adjust your breast pump’s vacuum for Maximum Comfort Vacuum to achieve optimum suction level, turning the vacuum up until slightly uncomfortable and then down one notch. For more information, see https://www.medela.com/breastfeeding/mums-journey/storing-and-thawing-breast-milk When finished pumping, how can I drain the milk from the tunnel into the cups?Muther M, Prime DK, et al. Scans of the lactating breast can be used to investigate the breast:breastshield interface (P‐24); Abstracts from the 18th International Society for Research in Human Milk and Lactation Conference. Breastfeed Med. 2016; 11: A28. No, you do not need WiFi to use the Solo™ Hands-free pump. The pump has the ability to connect to the Medela Family™ app via Bluetooth ® connectivity. Many mums don’t sense their let down, so watch for this as you pump. When you start to see jets of breast milk squirting into the collection cup, you’ll know it’s happening. 5

Romaine A, et al. Predictors of Prolonged Breast Milk Provision to Very Low Birth Weight Infants. J Pediatr. 2018;202:23-30.e1. doi:10.1016/j.jpeds.2018.07.001 Clinically Proven Efficiency: Express 11.8% more milk with Medela's Flex Technology. Patented 105-degree PersonalFit Flex™ shields enhance milk flow (vs. 90-degree shields). Soft rim, oval shape for custom comfort. Kit includes 21mm and 24mm sizes for your convenience. Anatomic design: designed to fit your breast shape to support effective milk expression and maximum comfort. Mothers benefit from providing breast milk as well. For every 12 months a woman produces milk, her risk of breast cancer decreases by 4.3%, and this effect is cumulative.⁹ It is well-established through supportive research, including a randomized-controlled trial¹⁰, that the Symphony PLUS ® hospital-grade (multi-user) pump is a key driver in assisting mom to initiate, establish and maintain her milk supply. While the Symphony PLUS ® breast pump has been researched and innovative changes have been made many times over the last 50 years, the breast shield has remained the same. That posed the question, “could the shield be optimized?”

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Personalized Pumping: Thanks to Flex™ technology, easily adjust the breast shield position, latch, and fit to maximize comfort and milk flow. Ideal for hands-on pumping, especially if you're giving your breasts a gentle massage while pumping. When your breast shield fits correctly, your nipple will be centered in the breast shield tunnel and will move freely during pumping. Horta BL, et al. Long-term consequences of breastfeeding on cholesterol, obesity, systolic blood pressure and type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Acta Paediatr. 2015 Dec;104(467):30-7. doi: 10.1111/apa.13133.