Check your duckbill valve
A valve that does not open properly or is too worn can affect the performance of your breast pump. Try changing the valve to see if it improves the situation. A replacement valve is available in your breast pump box, in the small accessory bag with your charging cable.
Replace your silicone parts
The frequency at which you should replace silicone parts depends on how you use the breast pump and how you wash the silicone parts. That being said, on average, you should replace:
the valve every 1 to 3 months
the diaphragm every 3 to 6 months
the o-ring every 3 to 6 months
the flange every 3 to 6 months
The first replacement valve and o-ring are included in your original breast pump package. For the flange replacement, please consider measuring your nipples again before ordering, as nipple size may vary during your pumping journey. Here is our sizing guide if you need it.
You can find the silicone spare parts on our website by clicking here.
Play with modes and cycle speeds
You can also switch back into Stimulation mode every 5 minutes, or whenever you feel that your output is slowing, to try to trigger another letdown.
The Perifit Pump App allows you to easily change intensity or switch between Stimulation and Expression modes during your pumping session by clicking on the "drop" button after connecting your breast pump.
Frequency
If you notice a decrease in milk supply or if your baby's feeding patterns change, you may need to increase the frequency of expressing milk.
During the early weeks after giving birth, it is recommended to express milk at least 8 to 12 times per day to establish and maintain milk supply, as it mimics the frequency of a newborn's feeding pattern. Aim to express milk every 2 to 3 hours.
Once your milk supply is well established, after the first few weeks, you may be able to reduce the frequency of expressing milk. A general guideline is to express milk 7 to 9 times per day.
Consistency in expressing milk is crucial for maintaining milk production. Aim to express milk at regular intervals throughout the day.
Remember to be patient: use the Perifit several times a day, for several days in a row. It is normal to need a week or two to get your body fully used to it and to achieve the same milk production.
Try our power pumping program in-app
We designed a 1 hour "Power Pumping" program in the application. This is a well-known method to increase milk production. The program manages your session: you choose the intensity level, and it takes care of the timing.
We recommend to test this program at least once a day for at least 3 days to several weeks. Leave at least 1 hour between 2 power pumping sessions.
To try it out, go to the home screen of the app, click on the "wave" icon after connecting your breast pump and select "1h Power Pump Program".
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