YOUHA Wearable Breast Pump Instruction Manual

YOUHA Wearable Breast Pump

The ultimate in control and convenience, wearable breast pump frees you from tubes, wires and fuss!

• Sleek and compact design
• Quiet and convenient operation
• Fully supported App controls and secure tracking*
• All-in-one device, easy to assemble and clean
• No tubes, no cords, no dangling bottles
• Comfortable silicone breast shield
• Safe, convenient and effective breast milk expression
• Ideal for use at home, at the office or wherever you like

*** Connect your wearable breast pump to control remotely and securely track your breast milk through the My YOU HA** app.

Safe, convenient, effective

Wearable breast pump is a high-quality, closed system. All parts that come in contact with breast milk are made with food grade plastic and silicone.

wearable breast pump empowers you to go wherever motherhood takes you.

• at home: playing with children, taking care of daily routine
• at work: in meetings, at the desk
• outdoors: family time, relaxing in nature, gentle exercise
• in transit: walking, driving, flying
• at celebrations: gatherings, celebrations, weddings
  

We hope the wearable breast pump supports you in a better breastfeeding experience.

We would love to hear from you! If you have feedback or would like to share your breastfeeding story with us, please send us an email at: Service@youha.com.

Important information

Preparation is important

• Wash your hands with soap and water and dry them thoroughly before assembling parts for expressing.
• Ensure all parts of the pump are clean and dry before each use.

Taking care and safe use of your Youha wearable breast pump product

• This product is a personal care item and use should not be shared between mothers.
• Do not use the breast pump while you are pregnant, as pumping may induce labor.
• Ensure you are fitted with the correct size of breast shield. If you experience any discomfort or pain while using your wearable breast pump, seek professional advice from a Lactation Consultant to ensure you have the best fitting breast shield for you.
• Do not continue pumping for more than five minutes at a time if you do not succeed in expressing any milk.
• Always switch off the breast pump before you remove the pump from your breast.
• Avoid harsh detergents or hard scourers and sponges as this may scratch or damage the product. Exposure to detergent may make the silicone appear cloudy over time.
• Use of UV sterilisers is not recommended as it will yellow the silicone parts and shorten the lifespan of the parts or possibly damage them.
• Do not use a cleaning brush inside the valves as this may damage the valve or shorten its lifespan.
• Replace the valves at first signs of wear, if damaged or after every 2-4 weeks of use to maintain optimal effectiveness of your pump (1 pair of spare valves are included).
• Replace all other pump parts at first signs of wear, if damaged or after every 2-6 months.
• Store all parts in a cool, dry space and avoid direct sunlight.
• Do not clean, sterilise or submerge pump motor unit and/ or charging cable.
• Only use SV / 1-3A charger with USB Type-C cable to recharge battery in motor unit.
• Do not leave the motor unit on charge for longer than 24 hours as this may damage the battery permanently and/or cause a safety risk.
• Keep this product out of reach of children at all times. This product contains small parts which may be a choking hazard.

Product description

Included in the box

Cleaning

Before first use/to sanitise*

a. Disassemble all parts.

b. Set aside the Motor Units and Cables. These do not come into contact with milk and should never washed or submerged in water.

c. Wash U membranes, Cups, Silicone breast shields and Valves in warm soapy water and rinse well in clean water.

d. To sterilise, submerge parts in a large saucepan of water, and boil for 3-5 minutes. Avoid parts touching the sides or the bottom of the saucepan, or being in sustained contact with other parts, by gently stirring.

e. Use tongs to remove parts from the hot water, gently shake off any excess water once cool and air dry on a dedicated rack or clean cloth.

When necessary, wipe the motor unit or charger with a soft, damp cloth while the motor unit is off and the charger is  unplugged from any power outlet. Clean and sanitise all other parts of the pump, which come in contact with breast milk, prior to first use and after each subsequent use.

After each use

a. Disassemble all parts.

b. Set aside the Motor units and cables. These do not come into contact with milk and should never washed or submerged in water.

c. Rinse U membranes, Cups, Silicone breast shields and Valves with cold water to remove breast milk soon after use.

d. Wash U membranes, Cups, Silicone breast shields and Valves in warm soapy water and rinse well with clean water. Valves can be cleaned by gently rubbing them between your fingers.

e. Shake off excess water and air dry on a dedicated rack or clean cloth.

Important: the Valves are delicate and can be damaged easily. For this reason, avoid inserting cleaning brushes into them. Please handle them with care and replace them frequently.

***** Electric steam, microwave sterilisers are also suitable methods. However, UV sterilisers are not recommended as the silicone parts will yellow and it will shorten the lifespan of the parts.

Pump operation

Pump control panel

My YOUHA app control panel

How to use the control panels

A long press” ” will turn the pump on or off. At these times the battery indicator light will flash to indicate the current level.

The breast pump automatically starts up in Massage mode for 2 minutes, then automatically changes to Express or Mixed Mode (whichever was in use when the pump was last turned off). You can override this two minute massage preset by pressing “ ” or by selecting one of the modes in the My YOUHA app, whenever you feel ready (when you feel the letdown or when milk is flowing).

Press” ” to change between Massage, Express and Mixed Mode or simply select the mode via the My YOUHA app. Each mode has 10 levels. In Massage or Express mode, press + or – to increase or reduce the vacuum strength and cycle speed simultaneously.

When pressing + or – , the indicator light will flash once, to denote a successful change of level. If the light keeps flashing, it means it has reached the lowest or highest level.

Mixed Mode adds cycles of massage mode in between each express cycle. In mixed mode, press + or – , to increase or decrease the frequency of massage. In mixed mode, the respective massage and express strengths stay at their previously selected level.

To activate or deactivate the Quiet function, double-click” ” or turn on via the My YOUHA app while the pump is in operation. When the Quiet Function is activated the” ” light appears dimmer to indicate the function is on. Note: the Quiet function will reduce the strength of your pump while active.

An inbuilt timer will shut the pump off after 30 minutes of operation.

Battery indicator

Each time the pump is switched on or off, the battery indicator( ) will flash once, indicating the remaining battery power. When charging, once the battery indicator light is green and unblinking, the battery is fully charged.

• To extend the life of your battery and avoid damage do not charge for longer than 24 hours.
• To charge your wearable breast pump, and avoid damage to the battery, only attach your Type-C USB cable to a charger with a voltage of 5V and a current between lA and 3A. Most phone chargers, tablet chargers and power banks can be used to charge wearable breast pump.
• When connected to the My YOUHA app, the battery symbol will indicate the remaining battery level of each pump.

Technical Specifications and considerations

Li-ion
Motor Unit Size| 105×65.3×42.3mm
Motor Unit Weight| 134g
Maximum Charging Voltage| 5v
(Voltages other than SV will damage the battery)
Maximum Charging Current| 1A-3A
(Currents outside of these limits will damage battery)

Breast shield sizing information

How to measure and find your breast shield size

To identify the suggested breast shield size to begin with, stimulate your nipple so that it stands up and measure the diameter (or width) of the nipple base. Do not include the areola.

Measure the nipple before a  pumping session. If you measure during pregnancy, it is important to measure again prior to beginning pumping as nipple size can change slightly following childbirth.

A good fit breast shield is important for both comfort and safety, as well as the efficiency of the pump. The suggested size to begin with is approximately 2-3 mm larger than the base of the nipple diameter. Other factors include how it feels and if there is any discomfort or pain.

The pump should pull into the breast shield all of the nipple but none or very little of the areola. If there is rubbing on the areola, the breast shield size is likely too large. If there is rubbing on the nipple, the breast shield size is likely too small.

If you have concerns or are unsure, it is important to seek advice from a professional such as a Lactation Consultant.

Nipple sizes upto:

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Breast Shield/ Convertor Size:

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Suggested size to begin:

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16mm| 18| Size 24 breast shield, plus size 18 converter (sold separately)
18mm| 20| Size 24 breast shield, plus size 20 converter (sold separately)
20mm| 22| Size 24 breast shield, plus size 22 converter (included with 24mm cups)
22mm| 24| Size 24 breast shield
24mm| 26| Size 28 breast shield, plus size 26 converter (included with 28mm cups)
26mm| 28| Size 28 breast shield

Instructions for use

How to assemble

1. Wash your hands with soap and water, dry them thoroughly before assembling parts for expressing to avoid milk contamination.
   

2. Insert the front of U membrane into cup U plate.
   
   Important: Ensure the U membrane is completely dry before being connected to the pump motor unit to avoid motor unit damage.

3. Insert the valve into the base of U plate.
   

4. Press silicone breast shield around entire the rim of cup until sealed. Refer to breast shield sizing chart on Page 13 to determine whether a breast shield converter is recommended.
   

Placement in bra

5. Centre your nipple within the breast shield/converter and secure your bra to hold the cup in place.

6. Press the pump motor onto the top of cup body.

7. Long press” ” to turn on pump and control manually or remotely through the My YOUHA app (see instructions on Page 11).

How to remove the pump and pour breast milk

8. Long press” ” to turn off pump before removing from your bra.

9. Remove motor unit from the cup. Carefully remove the cup from the bra while leaning slightly forward.

10.1 Peel breast shield off the rim of cup to aid pouring.

10.2 Pour the breast milk from the opposite side, via the small spout underneath the breast shield.

After pouring milk from cups, you may find residual milk  is trapped in U plate and valve. This can be poured out of the U plate by carefully removing the U membrane.

Postures for expressing

Troubleshooting

sealed in place. Check condition of valve and replace if worn. Install spare valves provided if not yet used. Check sizing suggestions for breast shield/converter selection on Page 13.
Nipple/areola pain| Check sizing recommendations for breast shield/converter selection on Page 13. Seek advice from your lactation consultant.
Breast milk leaking onto breast| Check appropriate postures for expressing, see Page 17.
If occurring on removal of cup from the bra, ensure you lean slightly forward on removal, see Page 16.

Warranty and contact details

Warranty

Wearable breast pump has a 12-month warranty from the time of purchase on product faults. The proof of purchase or invoice will be required to validate any warranty claim.

Warranty does not include damage or malfunctions caused by user error or non- compliance with instructions.

Please contact your local Youha distributor for further warranty information or if you wish to order replacement parts.

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