Natural breast pumping

The emotional closeness and the bond between mother and baby during breastfeeding are very special. It is no wonder, then, that mothers are reluctant to place their trust in a breast pump. But when direct breastfeeding is not possible or the mother is experiencing difficulties, switching to a breast pump might be very helpful.

Based on clinical research, Medela developed the breast pump Symphony that mimics the natural sucking behaviour of infants at the mother’s breast to initiate milk production in the first few days after birth and to optimise milk output during established lactation.

Benefits of Symphony double breast pump

The hospital-grade, multi-user Symphony breast pump with its technical features and accessories is based on clinical research and is designed to support mothers to meet their individual needs throughout their lactation journey.

Symphony features Medela’s initiation technology and 2-Phase Expression technology, comes with overflow protection and is equipped for double and single pumping.

• Supports mothers to effectively initiate, build and maintain an adequate milk production.
• Helps initiate lactation when using the INITIATE program
• Assists mothers to build and maintain their milk production when using the MAINTAIN program
• Alleviates symptoms of engorgement and helps heal mastitis
• Brings out flat or inverted nipples
• Easy to use and pleasingly quiet operation

Benefits of double pumping and 2-Phase Expression technology

The combination of double pumping and Medela's 2-Phase Expression technology provides the following benefits:

• Time saving – more milk in less time
• Maintains milk supply when direct breastfeeding is not possible
• Milk has higher energy content – especially beneficial for preterm infants
• Comfortable and efficient

Downloads

• Instructions for hospital use for Symphony breast pumpPDF, 1.77 MB
• Medela Symphony Instructions for use - home usePDF, 4.72 MB
• Quick card for Symphony breast pumpPDF, 487 KB
• Fact sheet for Symphony breast pumpPDF, 1.02 MB
• Medela Symphony Study abstractPDF, 1.37 MB
• Infographic "Breastfeeding support, from hospital to home"PDF, 1.02 MB

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