This video was SO helpful. Thank you so much for posting this!! You explain everything so clearly. As a new mom, breastfeeding and pumping is very intimidating but this video made me feel a lot more comfortable with using the pump. thank you thank you thank you!!!
I just got my spectra today and your video was so easy to follow along and get mine set up …love this pump can’t wait for my baby girl to get here so I can start it up lol 😊
WHYYYYYYY?!?!? I've bee pumping backwards for over a month now! Why would they design their machine this way and not even mention it in the manual 🤦🏽♀️
Literally me too!!!😭 No wonder I’ve just been getting drops of milk and could only get like 1 ounce per breast 😭🤦🏼♀️. About to do it the right way now and see how much I can get!
Cycles are how quickly the "sucks" happen, higher number equals less time between sucks or pulls from the pump. The numbers I suggested are a jumping off point, but you can play around with the cycle speed to see what gives you the best results, everyBODY is different ;)
Thank you for the crash course on this pump, btw, great video! Another question: do you wash the backflow shield? The manual says “everything that touches the breast and/or milk, and I wasn’t sure if that backflow protector touches the milk
As a first time mom this video is heaven sent. I just started to figure out about the express and let down settings on my own but I didn't figure out how many cycles they were until I watched this video! Thank you so much!!!
Thank you so much for the video!! Yes the manual did not explain things very well. 😭 And I didn't realize there were different breast shield sizes until now - no wonder it looked wrong! Thank you for your detailed explanation of EVERYTHING for the S2!! ❤️
Baby is 3 weeks and been having a hard time. I thought I knew everything. But this just helped tremendously! I started the video at the start of my pump session just now. Big difference. I haven't been able to latch baby in a 2 weeks because of mastitis & just bad pain & a bad latch.
Incredible video. 3 days postpartum. Got spectra 2 as a hand me down and had no idea how to operate it. I gotta get smaller flanges then I'll be in business
FTM trying to increase my supply while we figure out latching. Do you have any recommendations about how long to pump for? I’m still getting the tiniest bit of milk after 12-14 minutes of pumping, but wonder if going for too long is bad?
The longer you pump, the more you are telling your body that you need to produce. Supply and demand. At 1st i was pumping for 15min but my daughter wouldnt eat that long and it caused me to get backed up with milk (clogged ducts) so then i started to pump for 10min which help regulate my milk and not constantly be clogged
Omg!! I’ve been using my pump all wrong!!😭 I’m 6 week postpartum and having to bring my supply back up after baby girl had a lip/tongue tie. Finally got the procedure done and we are working our way back to EBF!!💗
Thank you so much, this was such a great review: calm, systematic, covered all the important things, demo'd and pointed out all the pertinent info. I appreciate it!!!
@@KassiReyes I'm haven't gotten mine yet (since i haven't delivered yet lol) and I was trying to decide between Medela vs Spectra. Your breakdown was helpful!
v438 I glad I could help! The pump in style is small and convenient, but many People prefer the functions and efficiency of the Spectra, which tends to lead to better milk output. Congratulations on your pregnancy! So happy you are here
Omg thank you so much for this video I read the instructions and I was getting frustrated as a FTM everything is so new and this made my life so much easier!!
How strong should the suction be during letdown? I was using the freemie, but it wasnt working for me, so I got this. But I always had the speed on high, which was the fast suckling cycle, and I had the suction at a 5 (it starts at 10 being the weakest suction) and sometimes even went down to 3. But I didn’t know if the letdown phase was supposed to be a soft suckle or strong suckle. I have such a hard time pumping, and I have to exclusively pump because my daughter won’t latch. Sometimes I get 1.5 Oz and sometimes I get 4-5 Oz. So I’m doing something wrong and I just can’t figure out what it is. I thought maybe I had my suction too strong, because my nipples would swell up. So in my mind, I thought possibly it was too strong, restricting milk flow because they were kind of swelling up. But when I do it at a softer suction, I don’t get as much milk 😭😩 I’m trying to refrain from putting her on formula. But at the rate I’m going, I may end up having to💔
Hi Carissa, The suction shouldn't ever be so strong that is causes you discomfort and the cycles should be quicker for the let down ( around 70 like I mention in the video). For the expression mode I usually recommend around 54 for the cycles (you can play around with this to see what gives you better results) and possibly a stronger suction in expression phase as tolerated without causing pain. Having a proper fitting flange is also crucial for comfort and milk extraction. Your nipple shouldn't rub on the sides of the flange and if it is too big, too much of your areola can get pulled in and not optimize milk removal. You are doing Amazingly, exclusive pumping is such hard work. If you need further help, or would like to do a virtual pumping consult, feel free to request a visit at peopleslactation.com. Good luck mama!
@@KassiReyes okay thank you! I just bought the spectra, so the one I was using didn’t have the same settings. So I think that’s where I got confused, because on the one I have- the lower the setting, the stronger the suction. But thank you for responding, I really appreciate it!
Somewhere in the manual, it says “don’t sterilize in the microwave.” Could this just mean don’t put them in there and press go? I have a sterilization bag from Medela, where you add 2 oz of water and steam sterilize for 3 min. Is that ok?
Hi! It was suggested that I use my spectra electric pump to stimulate my nipple before breastfeeding (still having to use nipple shield as I can't get baby to latch without) but not sure how or what settings to use on my spectra to achieve that as I don't really want or need milk to be pumped. Help!
If you are using your pump to stimulate the nipple and help evert it prior to feeding, just increase the suction to your comfort level without causing yourself pain. You will probably only be doing this for 2 minutes or less. You could also do this with a hand pump.
Hi Jennifer. They are hard plastic. Some people find them comfortable and some people find the Pumpin pals flanges more comfortable to use with the pump.
I'm really glad I found this video... today is day 2 of me using this Spectra S2 pump (it's my work pump) because at home I use the Medela Freestyle Flex. I was using the pump backwards because I just read the manual and it just says to hit the wave button... so I used it backwards. The Medela Freestyle Flex does the whole letdown setting thing by itself. With that said, I do like the Spectra S2 pump because I feel like it empties me well (even using it backwards! lol)
First time using this breast pump. And I just want to know when I’m cleaning products and boiling them for the first time do I also clean and boil the tubing. The manual says sanitize the breast shield kit in boiling water for no more than 5 minutes
No dumb questions here :) It is how long the pump pulls for with each pull. 38 is a longer pull than 54 for example. You'll understand what I mean once you play around with it
Does the machine vibrate on the table? I just got one in the mail and I think something is wrong with it. The suction is so weak and Everyone said this machine is quiet but it vibrates on the table or floor loud
It is the sucking pattern, or how quick the sucking bursts are. For example 70 is faster than 54 because a fast gentle suck helps with milk letdown in the start of pumping
Good morning Stephanie. Nope! The duckbill can face any direction. Welcome to the community :) let me know if you have any other questions about the pump
What can not be put in dishwasher for sanitizing? Are there some parts that must be hand washed ( you mentioned squishy parts..?)? What are some options or tips/tricks for washing after use vs sterilizing daily? Can i just put in dishwasher after every use?
Hi Marisol :) In the video I give the settings that I recommend starting with, always based on your comfort of course. The stimulation and "let down" phase is the same thing. This refers to the initial 1-2 minutes of quick gentle pumping to stimulate the milk to let down. The expression phase is a little stronger and slower and draws the milk out.
Amazing video only you dont gave to wash parts after each use you can as well keep it in a bag and place ut in refrigerator and wash it and sterilise it every 24 hours
It just means that they were using the expression mode before using the stimulation mode. When you turn on the spectrum, you need to hit the wave button or the “bacon button.” to activate the letdown mode.
Yay! Welcome Kelley, I am so happy you are here. Congratulations on starting your journey. Let me know if there are topics you are interested in seeing me cover. xoxo
It can be confusing. The cycles are how quickly the pulling happens, the higher the number, the faster the suck pattern. The suggestion I gave is a good jumping off point for the settings, but you can play around with the cycles to see what gives you better output. Best of luck figuring out what works best for you :)
Of course! By valves I think you are probably referring to the flange...the part that goes over your nipple? You want to chose a size that lets your nipple move freely without rubbing on the sides, it shouldn’t be so big that it allows more than a little of your areola to pull in to the chamber either. Some women need a different size for each side and that’s ok 👍🏽
@@meredithrobinson3036 Oh no! How frustrating! Make sure that tubes and back flow protectors and all pieces are nice and secure. Sometimes even new duckbills may not be functioning properly. Also, make sure you have the correct flange size. If your anatomy is a little different on each side, you may need a different size flange for each side. If you continue to notice a problem and your pump is new, I would recommend contacting Spectra.
Hi! Oh no. That is definitely not supposed to happen. I would reach out to Spectra’s customer service. Let us know if you figure it out or if the help you fix it
Who’s that girl at 2:53? Bring some more of her out! We appreciate the humor!!😂 My lady and I have been drinking from a fire house for the last 6 days. No sleep and waiting on our milk supply to come in while our little girl sings to the neighbors at a Whitney Houston pitch from 9PM till 4 AM. The pizza guy doesn’t want to deliver to us anymore because I’ve asked him to take our trash out every time he delivers. 😂 Needless to say we are feeling the feels but loving our new little girl and loving all of this every step of the way. Especially each other. Thank you!
Thank you for saying this!! And yess! Working on bringing my silly quirky self out more on camera. Oh my gosh, gotta love a nice LONGGGGG witching hour at night. and... tell that pizza guy to show the f up and help with the trash, it's the least he can do. Sounds like you have one blessed little girl!! Congratulations.
Question! I was told that since the tube and the 3-piece UFO lookin things don't actually touch the milk, those don't need to be sterilized? Just wanted to confirm with anyone who may know
Claudia, Thank you for asking that question. The cycle buttons I think you’re referring to are switching between the stimulation phase and expression phase with the wave button. The quicker softer cycles help stimulate your milk to let down, while the slower stronger cycle helps pull the milk out once you have a letdown. Switching the cycle changes how quickly the pump sucks. Each person’s body reacts differently to faster or slower cycles within the expression phase, So play around with it and see which speed works best for you.
Oh yes sorry part of that answer is in my previous reply. The cycles change how quickly the machine is sucking the higher number equals more cycles per minute. I tend to find that 54 works well for the expression phase, but Each body is different, so play around with the speed to see what works best for your milk output.
Thank you so much for this video!! This is my third baby and I’m just now realizing I’ve been pumping wrong this entire time!!! I’m using your strategies and have already seen a better response during my sessions. THANK YOU!!!!
Well my baby just turned a month today got my pump day I got home from hospital. Read manual since this is my 1st time pumping. I've been doing it wrong. When turn pump on I have set to 50 when I see milk coming is when I push the other button thats on 70 and been doing that whole time. Thanks to this video next pump I can do it right the manual made it sound like the way I was doing it was right. I've been getting about 3 to 4 oz every time I pump. Excited to see how much now that I know how to properly use it. Least I only did it wrong for a month. Probably should have watched a video right away not just read manual.
Cycles are how quickly the "sucks" happen, higher number equals less time between sucks or pulls from the pump. The numbers I suggested are a jumping off point, but you can play around with the cycle speed to see what gives you the best results, everyBODY is different ;)
There is so much going on at the end of your pregnancy to get ready for baby, I am sure your breast pump wasn't on the forefront of your mind. I am glad you found the video and it saved you some time and frustration. How are things going?
Hi Jessica, you never have to wash or sterilize the tubing, moisture can get trapped inside and start to mold. If you notice moisture starting to accumulate, leave the pump running for five minutes after you are done pumping with the tubes on and the moisture will work itself out
@@ploveyou39 it’s ok!! 🤣 Try twirling them around in the air to get all the moisture out and help them dry. Just keep an eye out for moisture and possible mold, if you start to see any mold, replace the tubing.
Hi Andrew, thank you for asking this. Cycle does not mean run time. cycle means how quickly the pattern of the suction is happening, or the time between each pull. For example A cycle of 38 is slower than a cycle of 54.
Thank you for the helpful info! I have this exact pump, but for some reason, I can’t change my vacuum and cycle speeds on the letdown phase…it stays at 70 for the cycle and only goes up to 5 for the vacuum. Do you know why this is? Is there a reset I can possibly use?
You may need to hit the wave like button again to get it to go below the 70 cycles. But actually, it sounds like you may be doing it correctly, so if you are still having troubles, I would contact customer support at Spectra to see if they can help you problem solve, I have heard they are great.
Thanks for this great video. As far as I understood, I will wash parts after each use and there is no need to wash before using right? If I am going to pump only once a day
Noooo! 😩That sounds like something you should call their customer service about. Maybe it’s something mechanical if all is good with your parts. I hope you get it figured out and continue on with your pumping 💕
There are no dumb questions. It depends! Some women never pump at all and only feeding baby directly at breast/chest, some exclusively pump, some do a combination of both. You can pump as long as you'd like to keep giving your baby your pumped milk. :) Since each family's goals are different, the amount of time they pump for is different too.
Did you all know to start pumping in the faster “let down” mode at first? If not, How long did it take you to figure it out?
Did not know this. 6 weeks postpartum 😅
Took me 3 weeks postpartum to figure it out 😅
@@mbalithabane9656 hahaha. It can be really confusing at first. Glad you figured it out.
@@pathstorelaxation5189 no problem! Glad you stopped by :) congrats on your baby!
Now lol 4 1/2 months later 😬
This video was SO helpful. Thank you so much for posting this!! You explain everything so clearly. As a new mom, breastfeeding and pumping is very intimidating but this video made me feel a lot more comfortable with using the pump. thank you thank you thank you!!!
Kimberly! I am so happy it helped you and made you feel more at ease using your pump. Welcome to the community and congratulations on your baby 💜💜
I just got my spectra today and your video was so easy to follow along and get mine set up …love this pump can’t wait for my baby girl to get here so I can start it up lol 😊
I’ll be 8 weeks Postpartum in two days and have been using this pump ‘backwards’ for all of that time. 😤🥲
Thank you for this video!! 🙏🏾
I love my Spectra s2 pump, even more than the Medela at the hospital. I also enjoy the Luna Motif. Thanks for the info 👍
Thank you for sharing. Many people love the Spectra. I will do a future video about the Luna Motif as well :) glad to hear you liked it.
Thank you for this helpful video! So glad I found it before I started my pumping journey.
You are so welcome! I am glad it was helpful to you 💗
Ah, just what I needed! This was very helpful. Thank you!!😊😊
WHYYYYYYY?!?!? I've bee pumping backwards for over a month now! Why would they design their machine this way and not even mention it in the manual 🤦🏽♀️
Oh my goodness. You are not the first person I have heard from that has been pumping backwards!! Gaaa. How frustrating. Glad you figured it out now.
Me too, girl. Me too. 😢
But how can you pump backwards? Were you even getting milk?
Literally me too!!!😭 No wonder I’ve just been getting drops of milk and could only get like 1 ounce per breast 😭🤦🏼♀️. About to do it the right way now and see how much I can get!
My wife too 😢😢
Could you explain the difference in the cycles? (You started to go into it around 8:08) but I’m not quite sure the purpose! Thank you!
Cycles are how quickly the "sucks" happen, higher number equals less time between sucks or pulls from the pump. The numbers I suggested are a jumping off point, but you can play around with the cycle speed to see what gives you the best results, everyBODY is different ;)
@@KassiReyes that makes sense, thank you!
Love this! From a first time mom, thank you so much for this video. ❤️
You are so welcome! Congratulations mama! How old is your little one?
Thank you for the crash course on this pump, btw, great video! Another question: do you wash the backflow shield? The manual says “everything that touches the breast and/or milk, and I wasn’t sure if that backflow protector touches the milk
Thank you so much for this video, are we able to steralize all parts in an electric sterilizer besides the tubing ?
Thank you SO Much for this video!
Thank you, very informative
As a first time mom this video is heaven sent. I just started to figure out about the express and let down settings on my own but I didn't figure out how many cycles they were until I watched this video! Thank you so much!!!
You are so welcome! I am happy that the video was helpful to you. Welcome to the community :)
What are the cycles?
Yes what are the cycles?
I was wondering if I need to pull the duckbills off after each use or if I can just leave them attached while washing the flange part?
Great questions, yes, pull them off for cleaning as milk gets trapped in there too.
What is expression phase and let down phase?
I cried the first time I tried this pump and ended up using my manual pump instead. I struggled so much with it. This video is SO helpful! Thank you!!
Thank you so much for the video!! Yes the manual did not explain things very well. 😭 And I didn't realize there were different breast shield sizes until now - no wonder it looked wrong! Thank you for your detailed explanation of EVERYTHING for the S2!! ❤️
You are welcome :) I am so happy it helped you
Thanks for the video I found one new on yard sale for $5 ❤😊
I just got this pump gently used for $20! What would you recommend I replace on it since it is used?
I would recommend getting a new set of pump parts for your Spectra ( tubes and all)
Thank you for this video
You are very welcome. Is the Spectra working well for you?
Baby is 3 weeks and been having a hard time. I thought I knew everything. But this just helped tremendously! I started the video at the start of my pump session just now. Big difference. I haven't been able to latch baby in a 2 weeks because of mastitis & just bad pain & a bad latch.
Try the homeopathic Belladonna, it might help kick that mastitis! Look it up how to use :)
Ty very much!!!
Can i sterilize my parts of the pump by placing it in water that was boiled? Or is that not safe? Or can i wash with warm soapy water?
Yes and yes. Wash with warm soapy water, sterilize with boiling water as needed.
Incredible video. 3 days postpartum. Got spectra 2 as a hand me down and had no idea how to operate it. I gotta get smaller flanges then I'll be in business
FTM trying to increase my supply while we figure out latching. Do you have any recommendations about how long to pump for? I’m still getting the tiniest bit of milk after 12-14 minutes of pumping, but wonder if going for too long is bad?
The longer you pump, the more you are telling your body that you need to produce. Supply and demand. At 1st i was pumping for 15min but my daughter wouldnt eat that long and it caused me to get backed up with milk (clogged ducts) so then i started to pump for 10min which help regulate my milk and not constantly be clogged
This was super helpful and made me feel more confident about pumping for the first time. Thank you.
Thank you for watching and for the feedback. I am so glad it helped you. Congratulations on your little one
First time mom as well! Thank you ❤️❤️❤️💖
Oh those are good tips because I had no idea what I was doin I got this from a coworker
Glad I could help! Let me know how it goes
Omg!! I’ve been using my pump all wrong!!😭 I’m 6 week postpartum and having to bring my supply back up after baby girl had a lip/tongue tie. Finally got the procedure done and we are working our way back to EBF!!💗
Oh no! I am glad you watched the video. I hope things are going well after the lip and tongue tie procedure.You got this!
Thanks ❤
my milk is decreasing :( should I keep pumping even if no milk comes out?
btw- you're video is by far the best of all the! thank you!!
Thank you so much, this was such a great review: calm, systematic, covered all the important things, demo'd and pointed out all the pertinent info. I appreciate it!!!
Thank you for your feedback! So glad you found it helpful. Are you having a good experience with your Spectra pump?
@@KassiReyes I'm haven't gotten mine yet (since i haven't delivered yet lol) and I was trying to decide between Medela vs Spectra. Your breakdown was helpful!
v438 I glad I could help! The pump in style is small and convenient, but many People prefer the functions and efficiency of the Spectra, which tends to lead to better milk output. Congratulations on your pregnancy! So happy you are here
Omg thank you so much for this video I read the instructions and I was getting frustrated as a FTM everything is so new and this made my life so much easier!!
Yay! You are welcome. There is so much to learn as a FTM. Did you have a boy or girl 😍?
@@KassiReyes boy born on Easter 9lbs 7 oz 21 1/2 inches long. He is a handsome little guy i am just in love.
Awwwww huge congratulations. Isn’t it just the most magical kind of love?!
How strong should the suction be during letdown? I was using the freemie, but it wasnt working for me, so I got this. But I always had the speed on high, which was the fast suckling cycle, and I had the suction at a 5 (it starts at 10 being the weakest suction) and sometimes even went down to 3. But I didn’t know if the letdown phase was supposed to be a soft suckle or strong suckle. I have such a hard time pumping, and I have to exclusively pump because my daughter won’t latch. Sometimes I get 1.5 Oz and sometimes I get 4-5 Oz. So I’m doing something wrong and I just can’t figure out what it is. I thought maybe I had my suction too strong, because my nipples would swell up. So in my mind, I thought possibly it was too strong, restricting milk flow because they were kind of swelling up. But when I do it at a softer suction, I don’t get as much milk 😭😩 I’m trying to refrain from putting her on formula. But at the rate I’m going, I may end up having to💔
Hi Carissa, The suction shouldn't ever be so strong that is causes you discomfort and the cycles should be quicker for the let down ( around 70 like I mention in the video). For the expression mode I usually recommend around 54 for the cycles (you can play around with this to see what gives you better results) and possibly a stronger suction in expression phase as tolerated without causing pain. Having a proper fitting flange is also crucial for comfort and milk extraction. Your nipple shouldn't rub on the sides of the flange and if it is too big, too much of your areola can get pulled in and not optimize milk removal. You are doing Amazingly, exclusive pumping is such hard work. If you need further help, or would like to do a virtual pumping consult, feel free to request a visit at peopleslactation.com. Good luck mama!
@@KassiReyes okay thank you! I just bought the spectra, so the one I was using didn’t have the same settings. So I think that’s where I got confused, because on the one I have- the lower the setting, the stronger the suction. But thank you for responding, I really appreciate it!
Somewhere in the manual, it says “don’t sterilize in the microwave.” Could this just mean don’t put them in there and press go? I have a sterilization bag from Medela, where you add 2 oz of water and steam sterilize for 3 min. Is that ok?
Very helpful! I’m used to the Medela, but for baby #3 insurance provided me with this 1 and thanks to you I will be starting tonight!
OMG I just finished watching this as I was sterilizing/boiling it for the first time and I washed the tubes!
Super helpful video! I watched and pumped for the for the first time watching your video!
Yay! I love this. I am so happy it helped you.
This was so helpful! Thank you :) What do the other cycles mean? What does 38 and 50 mean?
Cycles per minute.
wish I had this when I started pumping!
Hi Naty! I am so glad you found it helpful 🤱🏻
This was so helpful. I just got mine today. Thank you so much ❤
Hi! It was suggested that I use my spectra electric pump to stimulate my nipple before breastfeeding (still having to use nipple shield as I can't get baby to latch without) but not sure how or what settings to use on my spectra to achieve that as I don't really want or need milk to be pumped. Help!
If you are using your pump to stimulate the nipple and help evert it prior to feeding, just increase the suction to your comfort level without causing yourself pain. You will probably only be doing this for 2 minutes or less. You could also do this with a hand pump.
Thank you so much for this video. I thought It wasn't working or that I wasn't producing. Then I followed your steps and it works 🙂
Yay! Thank you for letting me know. I am so happy that it helped you 😊 congratulations on your baby
How do the flanges feel? They look like hard plastic
Hi Jennifer. They are hard plastic. Some people find them comfortable and some people find the Pumpin pals flanges more comfortable to use with the pump.
You are a saint thank you so much for this! So educational
Hi Crystal! Thank you so much for being here. So happy you found the community, I hope you keep watching and find the videos helpful. xo
I'm really glad I found this video... today is day 2 of me using this Spectra S2 pump (it's my work pump) because at home I use the Medela Freestyle Flex. I was using the pump backwards because I just read the manual and it just says to hit the wave button... so I used it backwards. The Medela Freestyle Flex does the whole letdown setting thing by itself. With that said, I do like the Spectra S2 pump because I feel like it empties me well (even using it backwards! lol)
First time using this breast pump. And I just want to know when I’m cleaning products and boiling them for the first time do I also clean and boil the tubing. The manual says sanitize the breast shield kit in boiling water for no more than 5 minutes
You don't have to wash or sterilize the tubing, no milk should get in to the tubing, and any moisture from washing them could cause them to mold
Do you sterilize the backflow protector?
Do we wash and sterilize the back flow protectors?
Only if the get visibly dirty or get milk in them. You don’t have to wash at every use.
First time mom and this may be a dumb question but what is a "cycle"
No dumb questions here :) It is how long the pump pulls for with each pull. 38 is a longer pull than 54 for example. You'll understand what I mean once you play around with it
Does the machine vibrate on the table? I just got one in the mail and I think something is wrong with it. The suction is so weak and Everyone said this machine is quiet but it vibrates on the table or floor loud
Thank you so so much for this detailed video! I got my pump all set up from watching this and will begin to use it today!
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching. Is the pump is working out well for you?
What does the cycle mean
It is the sucking pattern, or how quick the sucking bursts are. For example 70 is faster than 54 because a fast gentle suck helps with milk letdown in the start of pumping
@@KassiReyes thanks 😊
Does it matter if you place the duckbill valve facing other directions?
Good morning Stephanie. Nope! The duckbill can face any direction. Welcome to the community :) let me know if you have any other questions about the pump
@@KassiReyes thank you! Will buy an s2 since i'm an exclusive pumping mom and just staying at home haha!
What can not be put in dishwasher for sanitizing? Are there some parts that must be hand washed ( you mentioned squishy parts..?)? What are some options or tips/tricks for washing after use vs sterilizing daily? Can i just put in dishwasher after every use?
What is the recommended speed and level? What’s the difference between stimulation and let down?
Hi Marisol :) In the video I give the settings that I recommend starting with, always based on your comfort of course. The stimulation and "let down" phase is the same thing. This refers to the initial 1-2 minutes of quick gentle pumping to stimulate the milk to let down. The expression phase is a little stronger and slower and draws the milk out.
Thank you for this video! Made learning the breast pump less intimidating.
No problem :) I am glad you found it helpful. I hope this pump works out well for you, I have loved it!
Can you boil them to sterilize?
Yes absolutely. And then let air dry so they are ready to go for your next feeding
How often do you have to sterilize? Can you use a bottle sterilizer or just boil them
Amazing video only you dont gave to wash parts after each use you can as well keep it in a bag and place ut in refrigerator and wash it and sterilise it every 24 hours
Many people said they were using the pump backwards.
What do they mean
It just means that they were using the expression mode before using the stimulation mode. When you turn on the spectrum, you need to hit the wave button or the “bacon button.” to activate the letdown mode.
@@KassiReyes thanks for reply
I just bought spectra
I am from India
It is super expensive here
Thanks for video too
Thank you very much! This helps a LOT especially when navigating the chaos of early parenthood! Godspeed and God Bless!
your Video is very helpful. I am the ftm. the way you explain the instruction was helped me a lot. Thank you so much!
Thank you for watching mama!
New sub here and new to breastfeeding.
Yay! Welcome Kelley, I am so happy you are here. Congratulations on starting your journey. Let me know if there are topics you are interested in seeing me cover. xoxo
Ty. I am less overwhelmed now.
Hi and welcome! I am so happy to hear that. Thank you for being here.
I dont understand the whole cycle thing? Its confusing
It can be confusing. The cycles are how quickly the pulling happens, the higher the number, the faster the suck pattern. The suggestion I gave is a good jumping off point for the settings, but you can play around with the cycles to see what gives you better output. Best of luck figuring out what works best for you :)
Thank you so much for this. I have 6 valves that are all different sizes. What are the differences?
Of course! By valves I think you are probably referring to the flange...the part that goes over your nipple? You want to chose a size that lets your nipple move freely without rubbing on the sides, it shouldn’t be so big that it allows more than a little of your areola to pull in to the chamber either. Some women need a different size for each side and that’s ok 👍🏽
When I use the double pump I feel the suction is higher on one side that the other.. is there any way to correct this?
You may need to check your duckbills, it may be time to replace them, especially if there is a small gap at the end when closed.
@@KassiReyes it’s brand new ):
@@meredithrobinson3036 Oh no! How frustrating! Make sure that tubes and back flow protectors and all pieces are nice and secure. Sometimes even new duckbills may not be functioning properly. Also, make sure you have the correct flange size. If your anatomy is a little different on each side, you may need a different size flange for each side. If you continue to notice a problem and your pump is new, I would recommend contacting Spectra.
@@KassiReyes thank you so much!!
How do you use the bottle disk and bottle cap for the storage collection bottle? Thank you
Any time I start my pump it suctions then stops. It counts like 11,22,33,44,55,66,77 and then stops? I have no idea what’s wrong
Hi! Oh no. That is definitely not supposed to happen. I would reach out to Spectra’s customer service. Let us know if you figure it out or if the help you fix it
Who’s that girl at 2:53? Bring some more of her out! We appreciate the humor!!😂 My lady and I have been drinking from a fire house for the last 6 days. No sleep and waiting on our milk supply to come in while our little girl sings to the neighbors at a Whitney Houston pitch from 9PM till 4 AM. The pizza guy doesn’t want to deliver to us anymore because I’ve asked him to take our trash out every time he delivers. 😂 Needless to say we are feeling the feels but loving our new little girl and loving all of this every step of the way. Especially each other. Thank you!
Thank you for saying this!! And yess! Working on bringing my silly quirky self out more on camera. Oh my gosh, gotta love a nice LONGGGGG witching hour at night. and... tell that pizza guy to show the f up and help with the trash, it's the least he can do. Sounds like you have one blessed little girl!! Congratulations.
Question! I was told that since the tube and the 3-piece UFO lookin things don't actually touch the milk, those don't need to be sterilized? Just wanted to confirm with anyone who may know
I don’t understand the purpose of the cycle buttons
Claudia, Thank you for asking that question. The cycle buttons I think you’re referring to are switching between the stimulation phase and expression phase with the wave button. The quicker softer cycles help stimulate your milk to let down, while the slower stronger cycle helps pull the milk out once you have a letdown. Switching the cycle changes how quickly the pump sucks. Each person’s body reacts differently to faster or slower cycles within the expression phase, So play around with it and see which speed works best for you.
Thank you but not that button. The other buttons. You called them cycle buttons
Oh yes sorry part of that answer is in my previous reply. The cycles change how quickly the machine is sucking the higher number equals more cycles per minute. I tend to find that 54 works well for the expression phase, but Each body is different, so play around with the speed to see what works best for your milk output.
Thank you so much for this video!! This is my third baby and I’m just now realizing I’ve been pumping wrong this entire time!!! I’m using your strategies and have already seen a better response during my sessions. THANK YOU!!!!
Ahhhhh you are not alone in this. So amazing that you are seeing better results ♥️
Thank you 💗💗
Of course! Thank you for being here
That you so much this was so helpful! I’ll be sharing it with more mamas
Thank you for sharing, for being here, and for being subscriber number 200 in this community 💗 I am so glad you found the video helpful
So amazingly helpful!!! Thank you so much!!
Yay! I am so happy to help. Thank you for being here
Well my baby just turned a month today got my pump day I got home from hospital. Read manual since this is my 1st time pumping. I've been doing it wrong. When turn pump on I have set to 50 when I see milk coming is when I push the other button thats on 70 and been doing that whole time. Thanks to this video next pump I can do it right the manual made it sound like the way I was doing it was right. I've been getting about 3 to 4 oz every time I pump. Excited to see how much now that I know how to properly use it. Least I only did it wrong for a month. Probably should have watched a video right away not just read manual.
This has happened to so many people 🤪 so happy the video helped you ♥️
What are the cycles, its not explained? Is there a bigger flange then 28?
What does the cycle part of it mean?
Cycles are how quickly the "sucks" happen, higher number equals less time between sucks or pulls from the pump. The numbers I suggested are a jumping off point, but you can play around with the cycle speed to see what gives you the best results, everyBODY is different ;)
Should have learned how to use this BEFORE bringing home the infant - Kassi saved me sleep deprived and needing to learn how to use my Spectra fast.
There is so much going on at the end of your pregnancy to get ready for baby, I am sure your breast pump wasn't on the forefront of your mind. I am glad you found the video and it saved you some time and frustration. How are things going?
Do you wash and sanitize the tubing the first time out of the package? Will moisture get trapped in it?
Hi Jessica, you never have to wash or sterilize the tubing, moisture can get trapped inside and start to mold. If you notice moisture starting to accumulate, leave the pump running for five minutes after you are done pumping with the tubes on and the moisture will work itself out
@@KassiReyes does this apply to the back flow protectors too?
@@jessicam.7123 no, if you see milk get in the flow protectors you will need to clean those
@@KassiReyes ugh I washed mine 😭 I’m so dumb
@@ploveyou39 it’s ok!! 🤣 Try twirling them around in the air to get all the moisture out and help them dry. Just keep an eye out for moisture and possible mold, if you start to see any mold, replace the tubing.
Does cycle mean run-time?
Hi Andrew, thank you for asking this. Cycle does not mean run time. cycle means how quickly the pattern of the suction is happening, or the time between each pull. For example A cycle of 38 is slower than a cycle of 54.
Thank you for the helpful info! I have this exact pump, but for some reason, I can’t change my vacuum and cycle speeds on the letdown phase…it stays at 70 for the cycle and only goes up to 5 for the vacuum. Do you know why this is? Is there a reset I can possibly use?
You may need to hit the wave like button again to get it to go below the 70 cycles. But actually, it sounds like you may be doing it correctly, so if you are still having troubles, I would contact customer support at Spectra to see if they can help you problem solve, I have heard they are great.
Thanks for this great video. As far as I understood, I will wash parts after each use and there is no need to wash before using right? If I am going to pump only once a day
Anyone else’s suction completely stop working and there are no issues with the parts? Been using mine for 4 months and now it doesn’t work at all.
Noooo! 😩That sounds like something you should call their customer service about. Maybe it’s something mechanical if all is good with your parts. I hope you get it figured out and continue on with your pumping 💕
Super helpful because I just ordered this through my insurance!!
Yay!! I hope you like the pump. I just ordered mine through insurance too ❤️ congratulations on your baby!
This is absolutely perfect! Exactly what I was looking for! Loved the tips on how to setup Spectra S1 and Spectra S2!
Thank you so much! So happy it helped. I am looking forward to your latest video friend :)
Thank you for a very well explained video. I wasn’t getting with other videos but you made it easier to understand ❤
I'm so glad! Welcome!
Thanku soooo much
You explain in very easy way .
I am 22 29weeks pregnant i got this pump and it was confusing till now thank you so much for the video!!!
You’re welcome! And congratulations on your pregnancy 😍
This may be dumb question, how long do women normally pump for?
There are no dumb questions. It depends! Some women never pump at all and only feeding baby directly at breast/chest, some exclusively pump, some do a combination of both. You can pump as long as you'd like to keep giving your baby your pumped milk. :) Since each family's goals are different, the amount of time they pump for is different too.
I have this video on when to start pumping too :) ua-cam.com/video/MErraLDMlZ0/v-deo.html
I’ve been doing this wrong for the passed 7 weeks …
Can someone explain to me what the cycle means?
Can’t get mines to work
How I ask insurance to have this pump
Very helpful
mine must be broken because it is not working
Can i use it as a double?
yes
Very helpful thank you!
Thank you for being here :)
I only get 1/2 oz each time. What should I do?
I read that’s normal. I would talk to your lactation specialist.