Experiencing low or loss of suction?

Experiencing low or loss of suction?

If you’re experiencing low suction, no suction, or lower suction than usual with your breast pump, there may be something wrong with parts, which can easily be fixed, or the pump itself.

Click HERE to watch a short video on low or loss of suction.

The first thing to do is inspect the pump and then closely look at the specific components.

Consider and check the following:

  1. Are there chips, cracks, tears, or punctures in any of the parts?
  2. Valves should be changed about every 30 days. How old are your valves? When is the last time you changed them?
  3. Make sure tubing is free of twists and kinks.
  4. Is the power adapter port free of any foreign objects?
  5. Check the valves and diaphragm. Are they assembled correctly and in the right position? For best seal, use a gentle twisting motion when attaching parts.
  6. Are the parts clean and dry? Don’t store your pumping kit in the fridge, moisture can build up and reduce suction.
  7. Is your breast shield size correct? Using the wrong size breast shield affects suction and milk production.
  8. Is the battery low? Plug your pump directly into an outlet and see if that changes anything.

If you have questions, please call 801-609-8168 or toll free at 1-855-228-8388 and one of our lactation educated customer service reps will help you.

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