The Difrax Hands-free Breast Pump is a 2-phase pump. Phase 1 is the stimulation mode. The pump uses short suctions to trigger the let-down reflex, meaning the milk starts to flow. We recommend starting your pumping session in phase 1. Phase 2 is the expression mode. You have the choice of using either the regular expression mode or the intensive expression mode. In both phase 1 and phase 2, across all modes, you have 8 levels of suction power and speed. The pump offers enough suction levels to find the right suction for different preferences and situations.

Please note! Pumping should not be painful, and the highest setting is not always the best or fastest setting. The setting where the milk starts to flow well is the correct setting. The right setting can vary per breast or per pumping session. It is normal for the milk not to flow continuously, but to have small pauses. We recommend returning to let-down mode or switching breasts if you are pumping with a single breast pump.

Yes, you can. However, make sure your upper body remains upright while pumping. Do not lean forward or backward more than 45°. If you are not very experienced in pumping, we recommend incorporating a rest period during your pumping session. It can also be stimulating to hold your baby while pumping.

A pumping bra is specially designed to hold the breast shields and bottles of a traditional breast pump in place, allowing you to keep your hands free while pumping.

With the Difrax hands-free breast pump, you don't need a pumping bra. The complete pump fits comfortably inside the cup of your regular bra.

A nursing bra is designed to make breastfeeding easier by allowing you to unclip the cup for feeding. You don't need to wear a nursing bra with the Difrax breast pump, but you can certainly use one if you prefer.

The set includes an inner shell (24 mm) and three additional insert sizes (17, 19, and 21 mm). A well-fitting inner shell is important for comfortable and efficient pumping. To find the correct size, measure the size of your nipple. The nipple determines the size of the inner shell, not the size of your breast. Measuring the nipple is simple. Using a tape measure or ruler, measure the diameter of the nipple at its base, excluding the areola. It is possible that the other breast may require a different size. Therefore, measure the nipple of both breasts.

Absolutely! A breast pump is a useful tool during the breastfeeding period. In the initial phase, the pump can help establish or maintain breastfeeding, especially when latching isn't yet optimal. This often occurs under the guidance and advice of a professional, such as a lactation consultant or maternity nurse.

The pump can also be used during the breastfeeding period to build up a supply of expressed milk. This is useful for times when you cannot physically feed, for example, because you have returned to work or temporarily need to supplement with expressed milk under the guidance of a professional.