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Medela Harmony Breastpump Model: 67186 The only manual pump with breakthrough 2-Phase Expression pumping, proven to reduce pumping time.  First researched and developed for hospital breastpumps, 2-Phase Expression is an advanced pumping pattern that mimics a baby's nursing rhythm by pumping in two modes. Features and Benefits Designed for faster let-down and milk flow Ergonomic swivel handle for extra comfort Massaging SoftFit Breastshield Fewer pieces to assemble & clean Upgradeable to electric pumping with the Symphony with Conversion Kit #67023 Upgradeable to electric pumping with the Lactina with conversion kit #67022 Safe for the collection, storage and feeding of breastmilk IMPORTANT:  This product is a single user item.  Use by more than one user may pose a health risk, performance questions, and voids the warranty Chosen for you and your baby - All parts that come into contact with breastmilk are BPA/DEHP Free What's In the Box 1 SoftFit Breastshield 1 container stand 5 oz. Containers 2 lids Breastfeeding Information Guide Instruction Manual NOTE: This is an "occasional use" pump, and not intended for the mom who is pumping while working full-time. This pump is intended for moms who intend on brief periods of separation from baby or as a back-up for an electric pump.

2-Phase Expression 2-Phase Expression is the only research-based breastpump technology that mimics a baby's nursing rhythm- designed for faster let-down and milk flow. 2-Phase Expression is based on an in-depth study by leading lactation researcher, Dr. Peter Hartmann, Ph.D. Hartmann's research showed that a breastfeeding baby has a characteristic sucking pattern that begins with rapid, high frequency sucking and changes abruptly to a slower suck/swallow pattern at the time of milk ejection. He also found that a breastpump using two-phase cycling, which most closely resembles a baby's nursing rhythm, is more effective in breast milk removal than single-cycling breastpumps. Initially developed for hospital breastpumps, 2-Phase Expression uses two pumping patterns to mimic a baby's nursing rhythm more effectively than ever before.  During the "Let-Down" mode, the pump mimics a breastfeeding baby's initial rapid nursing action that stimulates the milk ejection reflex (MER) or "let-down" and quickly begins milk flow. Once milk begins to flow, moms switch to the second mode, called "Expression" which mimics the infant's longer feeding cycle in which slower, deeper suckling helps to maximize milk flow. Together the two rhythms of the 2-Phase Expression pumping pattern make for a comfortable and authentic pumping experience that is more like a baby than any other pump.

Product Origins

Assembled and packaged in the USA. Parts may be made in the USA, Canada, China, Taiwan, Switzerland, and Germany.

About Medela

Destiny Statement

Medela's Breastfeeding Division exists to enhance mother and baby health through the life-giving benefits of breastmilk. 

Breastfeeding Support Pledge

"We pledge our dedication to breastfeeding as the best nutrition for babies and families.  We further pledge that our breastfeeding accessory products and literature shall never be used to influence mothers to switch from breastfeeding to infant formula feeding.  Nor shall our breastfeeding accessory products and literature be used in any way to promote artificial baby milk."

       - Olle Larsson, Founder of Medela

Medela Position Statements

• The International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes (WHO Code)

Medela's Commitment to Breastfeeding and Breastmilk:

Medela is committed to supporting the WHO Codes call for commitment to breastfeeding and breastmilk as the optimal nutrition for the growth, development and health of babies. We believe it is our obligation to offer a complete solution from breast to belly, of high quality products that enable mothers to provide the best nutrition of breastmilk to their babies. With an extensive portfolio of breastpumps, Medela is committed to also offer solutions that help moms feed their expressed breastmilk back to their babies. Our existing specialty feeding devices are effective tools for feeding special needs babies. In line with the AAP Guidelines on introducing bottle feeding, Medela is pleased to now offer a conventional system for feeding breastmilk once breastfeeding is well established. The combination of our specialty feeding devices and conventional feeding systems helps Medela realize our obligation and commitment to mothers by offering complete solutions from breast to belly.

Medela company history

Medela's commitment to quality products and supportive programs has made the company the industry leader and the primary supplier of breastpumps to healthcare facilities in the United States.

Medela is the first manufacturer in the United States to develop a workplace program to meet the needs of working mothers. Through the Corporate Lactation Program, businesses support breastfeeding employees and their families by providing breastfeeding counseling and breastpumps in an accessible, private, pleasant location. This program has been instrumental in making American businesses more "nursing-mother-friendly" with programs in major corporate firms.

Commitment to quality, research & innovation For over 25 years, Medela has set the standards of excellence in our field in the US and in doing so, raises the bar for the rest of the industry. Our dedication to excellence in quality and safety, improving knowledge through research, and appropriate use of technological developments confirms our leadership position and is what enables Medela to offer the highest quality products available. Medela's quality system is ISO 13485 certified, and we further strive to improve our products and services through a continuous quality assurance and improvement process. Learn more about ISO 13485 certification.

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