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Thinking about buying a théa wearable breast pump and have some questions?
Already have the théa pump and need some help?
Our FAQs page is a great place to find answers to your queries!
Getting Started
You already have the Thea Breast Pump and need some help using it
Why Thea
Reasons why Théa may be the choice for you in your Breastfeeding Journey
Troubleshooting
Quick Tips for quick solutions
Getting Started
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Is it safe to use a breast pump?Yes! Millions of women around the world use breast pumps in their breastfeeding journey. Most often, breast pumps are used to increase the supply of milk, alleviate engorged breasts and also to store breast milk so it can be fed to the baby when the mother is away. Lately, new moms use breast pumps as a way to express breast milk while they are at work, so that they can continue to maintain the supply of the milk even after they return to work. Moms of toddlers use breast pumps as a way to continue feeding their babies without putting the child to the breast, since toddlers may bite their nipples while teething.
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Does the Théa Breast Pump actually fit inside my bra?Yes it does! The Théa Electric Breast Pump is designed to be worn with your standard nursing bra. In order to express optimal levels of milk, the Théa Pump needs to be firmly pressed against your breast, there should be no gaps between the pump and your breast. Make sure to use a bra that holds the pump firmly against your breast. Placing the Théa Pump in your Bra: Every bra has a different level of support, so make sure to get the compression right before each session. If you are using a particularly structured and inflexible nursing bra, the included Bra Adjuster can be used to create more space within your bra. Once the buckle of each end of the bra adjuster is hung on the nursing bra, adjust the length of the elastic to make it more comfortable.
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Can I really pump wherever I want with the Théa Breast Pump?Yes! The théa pump is designed to fit discretely in your bra - which means you can wear it and walk around, read a book, go shopping, have coffee with your friends and even drive your car - without any problem!
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I am about to go back to work, but I still want to feed breast milk to my baby - can I do this with théa?Yes! The thea wearable breast pump gives you the ability to offer breast milk to your baby, even when you are at work. Simply use your pump to express breast milk before you go to work, and a care giver can feed the milk to your baby while you are gone. This way, baby gets breast milk even when you are not around. Win!
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What positions can I use the Théa Pump in?The théa pump gives the option of wireless, handsfree pumping! It fits in your bra, without having long wires or tubes or milk bottles protruding from your chest. Your thea pump can be used wherever you go - at home, in the office or even out with friends. We've had testers drive cars, change their babies, sit in a cafe and much more - so long as the pump is functioning properly you can use it in any position you like. Generally we recommend sitting or standing in a comfortable position while using the pump. However, depending on factors like the amount of milk in the bottle and where the pump sits on your breast, you might find you have more flexibility. NOTE: We do not recommend laying down at lower than a 60 degree angle while using the pump.
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Can the same Théa Pump be used on both sides?Yes. Théa Pump can be used on both either the left breast or the right breast. However, we recommend purchasing 2 pumps so that you can pump simultaneously from both sides.
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Do I need to massage my breast before using the Théa Breast Pump?It is not required to massage your breast before using the Théa Pump since it already has a default stimulation mode. However, if you wish to massage your breasts prior to a pumping session to encourage faster let – down, that’s great too.
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Can I use the Théa Pump without the app?Yes. However, we recommend that you use the app so you can track your milk output accurately and you can monitor how much breast milk your baby consumes during every feed.
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How should I store my milk?You can store the expressed milk in the same bottle as it was pumped in. Make sure to use the lid provided to close the bottle securely before refrigerating. Alternatively, you can also empty the expressed milk into a container of your choice and refrigerate. NOTE: You can purchase additional théa bottles online.
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What intensity settings are available on the Théa Electric Breast Pump?The théa pump has been designed to mimic the suckling pattern of a newborn baby. The are 2 modes in the Théa Pump - Stimulation Mode & Expression Mode. Both these modes come with 5 levels of intensity. The Stimulation Mode is a faster pumping rhythm that mimics the sucking pattern of a breastfeeding infant to stimulate milk let-down. The Expression Mode is a slower pumping rhythm that mimics the infant's suck during the feeding phase for efficient milk expression. The thea pump also has the ability to let you switch from Stimulation Mode to Expression Mode in case your milk starts to flow sooner.
Why Thea
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Is it safe to use a breast pump?Yes! Millions of women around the world use breast pumps in their breastfeeding journey. Most often, breast pumps are used to increase the supply of milk, alleviate engorged breasts and also to store breast milk so it can be fed to the baby when the mother is away. Lately, new moms use breast pumps as a way to express breast milk while they are at work, so that they can continue to maintain the supply of the milk even after they return to work. Moms of toddlers use breast pumps as a way to continue feeding their babies without putting the child to the breast, since toddlers may bite their nipples while teething.
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Does the Théa Breast Pump actually fit inside my bra?Yes it does! The Théa Electric Breast Pump is designed to be worn with your standard nursing bra. In order to express optimal levels of milk, the Théa Pump needs to be firmly pressed against your breast, there should be no gaps between the pump and your breast. Make sure to use a bra that holds the pump firmly against your breast. Placing the Théa Pump in your Bra: Every bra has a different level of support, so make sure to get the compression right before each session. If you are using a particularly structured and inflexible nursing bra, the included Bra Adjuster can be used to create more space within your bra. Once the buckle of each end of the bra adjuster is hung on the nursing bra, adjust the length of the elastic to make it more comfortable.
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Can I really pump wherever I want with the Théa Breast Pump?Yes! The théa pump is designed to fit discretely in your bra - which means you can wear it and walk around, read a book, go shopping, have coffee with your friends and even drive your car - without any problem!
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I am about to go back to work, but I still want to feed breast milk to my baby - can I do this with théa?Yes! The thea wearable breast pump gives you the ability to offer breast milk to your baby, even when you are at work. Simply use your pump to express breast milk before you go to work, and a care giver can feed the milk to your baby while you are gone. This way, baby gets breast milk even when you are not around. Win!
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What positions can I use the Théa Pump in?The théa pump gives the option of wireless, handsfree pumping! It fits in your bra, without having long wires or tubes or milk bottles protruding from your chest. Your thea pump can be used wherever you go - at home, in the office or even out with friends. We've had testers drive cars, change their babies, sit in a cafe and much more - so long as the pump is functioning properly you can use it in any position you like. Generally we recommend sitting or standing in a comfortable position while using the pump. However, depending on factors like the amount of milk in the bottle and where the pump sits on your breast, you might find you have more flexibility. NOTE: We do not recommend laying down at lower than a 60 degree angle while using the pump.
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Can the same Théa Pump be used on both sides?Yes. Théa Pump can be used on both either the left breast or the right breast. However, we recommend purchasing 2 pumps so that you can pump simultaneously from both sides.
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Do I need to massage my breast before using the Théa Breast Pump?It is not required to massage your breast before using the Théa Pump since it already has a default stimulation mode. However, if you wish to massage your breasts prior to a pumping session to encourage faster let – down, that’s great too.
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Can I use the Théa Pump without the app?Yes. However, we recommend that you use the app so you can track your milk output accurately and you can monitor how much breast milk your baby consumes during every feed.
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How should I store my milk?You can store the expressed milk in the same bottle as it was pumped in. Make sure to use the lid provided to close the bottle securely before refrigerating. Alternatively, you can also empty the expressed milk into a container of your choice and refrigerate. NOTE: You can purchase additional théa bottles online.
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What intensity settings are available on the Théa Electric Breast Pump?The théa pump has been designed to mimic the suckling pattern of a newborn baby. The are 2 modes in the Théa Pump - Stimulation Mode & Expression Mode. Both these modes come with 5 levels of intensity. The Stimulation Mode is a faster pumping rhythm that mimics the sucking pattern of a breastfeeding infant to stimulate milk let-down. The Expression Mode is a slower pumping rhythm that mimics the infant's suck during the feeding phase for efficient milk expression. The thea pump also has the ability to let you switch from Stimulation Mode to Expression Mode in case your milk starts to flow sooner.
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