Low Suction on One Side w/ Medela Freestyle

sportsmomma

So I've noticed that regardless of how I assemble the parts I always have less suction on the left side when double pumping with my Medela Freestyle. If I switch to just pumping that left side then there is enough suction, but can't get enough when pumping both sides.

Any suggestions? 

 I've only used the pump maybe 20-30 times total so it's all fairly new parts as well. 

Sharra711

Either call them and get another tube set (may be a small hole or crack in connection) or the parts just aren't on TIGHT enough.

It's funny, but my left side happens to be like that A LOT, so I take the parts off and PUSH them back together. If it doesn't work, do it again, and again. It usually fixes my problem. GL!!

awisern

I have the same problem...I think it's the pump.  I only single pump with it now.

meandmrsjones

WOW!! I'm double pumping for the first time and noticed the same thing!! I was getting ready to write a post for it...

NCMichelle

A new tube worked for me...

Jcrab

My Freestyle's motor had died by the time I'd used it that much and it didn't provide adequate auction whatsoever. Medela replaced it but I still didn't trust my milk supply to such a lousy pump so I bought a Hygeia Enjoye which has not let me down.