Breastfeeding gives babies the best start in life. It has important health benefits and contains the necessary nutrients to help the neurological, immunological and cognitive growth of your child. However natural breastfeeding may not be possible always. That’s why Medela, after conducting extensive research into the process of breastfeeding has developed products that are as close to natural breastfeeding as possible. Their research has taken them from understanding the anatomy of the lactating breast to the mechanism of removal by the baby. Their double and single pumping breastpumps, 2 phase expression technology and innovative feeding solutions like Calma have supported many mothers through the difficult breastfeeding times.
What is a 2-phase Expression Technology?
Research shows that babies initially use short, fast sucks to stimulate the milk ejection reflex. Once the milk begins to flow, babies change to a slower, individual rhythm to actually feed. Medela’s 2-phase expression is a pumping technology that mimics the baby’s natural sucking rhythm by using short, stimulates bursts followed by longer patterns to provide optional milk flow.
Calma – An innovative feeding solution for breastmilk, calma enables the baby to use the feeding behaviour learned at the mother’s breast. This makes it easy for the baby to switch from breast to bottle and back again. It has been observed that the baby develops an individual and specific feeding behaviour whilst on the breast – it sucks, pauses and breathes in his own rhythm. Calma enables the baby to drink milk when a vacuum is created and stops the flow when the baby relaxes to pause and breathe.
Read on to find out the different types of breastpumps –
Harmony
This one is the first manual breastpump with 2-phase expression technology designed to mimic baby’s natural sucking rhythm. This ensures that more milk is available to the baby in less time. With an ergonomic handle for easy and comfortable pumping, this one is ideal for occasional use.
Swing
This award winning electric breastpump is a comfortable, efficient and discreet solution for occasional or daily use. It is a compact single electric breast pump with 2 phase expression technology to provide convenient and effortless pumping. It comes with an ability to switch automatically from stimulation to expression or can be switched manually. Light in weight, this is one of the quietest breastpump in the market and is easy to clean and assemble. Mothers can choose the vacuum level they are most comfortable in. It can be used with a main adaptor and has the option of battery operation combined with the beltclip guaranteeing maximum mobility.
Swing Maxi
This is an easy double electric breastpump with 2 phase expression making the daily pumping sessions quick, comfortable and effective. Being a double electric pump, swing maxi saves time as compared to single pumping. It helps to increase and sustain milk supply and provides convenient and effortless pumping. Swing maxi is perfect for mothers with an active lifestyle/job, who are looking for an easy and timesaving breastpump for their everyday pumping. It is also convenitent solution for mothers who are concerned not to have enough milk. It can be used with a main adaptor and has the option of battery operation combined with the beltclip guaranteeing maximum mobility.
*All the parts that are in contact with breastmilk are BPA free.