Medela pumps, specifically the Symphony® Breast Pump, are considered hospital grade breast pumps. Hospital grade breast pumps are designed to be used in hospitals or clinical settings and are typically more powerful and efficient than personal use breast pumps. They are built to withstand frequent and extended use, making them a suitable choice for mothers who need to establish and maintain their milk supply in a hospital or clinical setting.
One of the key features of the Symphony® Breast Pump is its innovative 2-Phase Expression technology. This technology is engineered to closely mimic a baby’s nursing patterns and rhythms, helping mothers effectively initiate and maintain their breast milk supply. The 2-Phase Expression technology consists of two phases: stimulation and expression.
During the stimulation phase, the pump starts with a fast and light sucking motion to simulate the initial rapid sucking of a baby to trigger the letdown reflex. This phase helps to initiate milk flow. Once the letdown reflex is triggered, the pump transitions into the expression phase, where it switches to a slower and deeper sucking motion that mimics the longer and more efficient sucking of a baby when milk is flowing.
By mimicking a baby’s natural nursing pattern, the Symphony® Breast Pump helps mothers effectively express milk and maintain their milk supply. This can be especially beneficial for mothers who may have difficulty breastfeeding directly or need to establish and maintain their milk supply while their baby is in the hospital.
Additionally, the Symphony® Breast Pump is designed for multiple users, making it suitable for use in hospitals and clinical settings where hygiene and safety are crucial. The pump features a separate pumping kit for each user, ensuring that the pump and accessories are clean and free from cross-contamination.
In my personal experience, I have found the Symphony® Breast Pump to be highly efficient and effective in expressing breast milk. Its 2-Phase Expression technology closely mimics a baby’s nursing pattern, which helped me initiate and maintain my milk supply when I faced challenges with breastfeeding directly. The pump is also easy to use and comfortable, providing a gentle and efficient pumping experience.
To summarize, Medela’s Symphony® Breast Pump is a hospital grade breast pump designed with innovative 2-Phase Expression technology. It is designed to closely mimic a baby’s nursing patterns and rhythms, helping mothers effectively initiate and maintain their breast milk supply. Its multiple user design makes it suitable for use in hospitals and clinical settings.