Printable Breast Pump

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The description of the printable breast pump can be found at http://www.appropedia.org/Printable_Breast_Pump. Please note that these are SolidEdge Academic Files, which cannot be opened using commercial software. Also, do not use these files to make a profit or you may upset SolidEdge. The user has uploaded .stl files as well for your convenience. Happy printing! They are seeking better thread designs and request anyone with public domain models from companies that manufacture such products to share them. Instructions for printing involve printing the nipple shield, ensuring it cups the breast properly and accommodates the nipple. Turn the nipple shield over and zero in the center of the hole on its back side before printing the "NippleShieldPipeMount". It may be necessary to clamp the Nipple Shield to prevent movement. Print the Bottle Top, which has some overhangs in the threads. Share your experience with it. On the back of the bottle top, print two more NippleShieldPipeMounts. Lastly, print two sets of each pipe, as they are mirrored and do not require left or right orientation. Assemble the pipes by putting their halves together and clamping or weighing them down while they lay flat. Place them in an oven at slightly below the polymer's melting point to fuse together. After assembly, sanitize the device using boiling water and find a bottle that fits. Screw it onto the pump. Smear petroleum jelly on the seals before assembling the breast cup and tube. Suck gently to create suction, mimicking a baby's sucking rhythm. Empty the breast of milk to avoid clogged ducts and potentially increase milk production. Pasteurize the collected milk if needed and feed it to your baby using a bottle nipple.