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Symphony® breast pump

The Symphony® breast pump with its research-based pumping programs has been developed specifically to support mothers throughout their lactation journey: to initiate, build and maintain an adequate milk supply. Medela Symphony® is a reliable, multi-user breast pump for hospitals and home rental, ideal for long-term and frequent pumping.

Up to 50% more milk within first 2 weeks1

Clinically proven to initiate, build and maintain milk supply2,3

Reliable multi-user pump for hospital and home rental

Features & Benefits

#1 Recommended by midwives & mumsNatural 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
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References

1. Meier, P.P., Engstrom, J.L., Janes, J.E., Jegier, B.J., & Loera, F. Breast pump suction patterns that mimic the human infant during breastfeeding: Greater milk output in less time spent pumping for breast pump-dependent mothers with premature infants. J Perinatol 32, 103-110 (2012).


2. Torowicz, D.L., Seelhorst, A., Froh, E.B., Spatz, D.L. Human milk and breastfeeding outcomes in infants with congenital heart disease. Breastfeed Med 10, 31-37 (2015).


3. Kent, J.C. et al. Importance of vacuum for breastmilk expression. Breastfeed Med 3, 11-19 (2008).


4. Meier, P.P. et al. A comparison of the efficiency, efficacy, comfort, and convenience of two hospital-grade electric breast pumps for mothers of very low birthweight infants. Breastfeed Med 3, 141-150 (2008).


5. Mitoulas, L., Lai, C.T., Gurrin, L.C., Larsson, M., & Hartmann, P.E. Effect of vacuum profile on breast milk expression using an electric breast pump. J Hum Lact 18, 353-360 (2002).


6. Burton, P. et al. Randomized trial comparing the effectiveness of 2 electric breast pumps in the NICU. J Hum Lact 29, 412-419 (2013).


7. Mitoulas, L., Lai, C.T., Gurrin, L.C., Larsson, M., & Hartmann, P.E. Efficacy of breast milk expression using an electric breast pump. J Hum Lact 18, 344-352 (2002).


8. Prime, D.K., Garbin, C.P., Hartmann, P.E., & Kent, J.C. Simultaneous breast expression in breastfeeding women is more efficacious than sequential breast expression. Breastfeed Med 7, 442-447 (2012).


9. Mitoulas, L., Lai, C.T., Gurrin, L.C., Larsson, M., & Hartmann, P.E. Efficacy of breast milk expression using an electric breast pump. J Hum Lact 18, 344-352 (2002).


10. Kent, J.C. et al. Volume and frequency of breastfeeds and fat content of breastmilk throughout the day. Pediatrics 117, e387-e395 (2006).


11. Prime, D.K., Geddes, D.T., Hepworth, A.R., Trengove, N.J., & Hartmann, P.E. Comparison of the patterns of milk ejection during repeated breast expression sessions in women. Breastfeed Med 6, 183 (2011).


12. Kent, J.C., Ramsay, D.T., Doherty, D., Larsson, M., & Hartmann, P.E. Response of breasts to different stimulation patterns of an electric breast pump. J Hum Lact 19, 179-186 (2003).

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