pump question

meryltheresa

With L when I would pump i felt like I had to really press the thing hard up to my girls to get good suction.  Does that make sense?  so i'm wondering, would i need a bigger end or smaller?  And what are they called anyways?  All i can think of is "funnel"  but that can't be right.  TIA!

prncsstp

Ha! They are called flanges - but I must confess I have used one as a funnel in my kitchen! I don't know what size you would need, but I found the larges work much better fir me than the mediums or smalls. When the time comes if you want to try the smalls, let me know - you can have mine Ps - try the sportsbra trick - get an old sportsbra, cut hold for you nipples, and use that to pump - it gives me great support and keeps the flanges on nice and tight!

TinaL99

I've heard it's very rare that anyone needs bigger flanges but not impossible.  You could always make an appt. with a LC and pump in front of her.  She might be able to tell you if you need a different size. 

And I definitely need to try the sports bra trick this time around!

meryltheresa

Flange!  that's it!  All i have is the ones that came with the pump but i'm going to order new tubing, so I'll probably just get a couple of different sizes.  Thanks for the tips girls!!

ArcticFox

Is your current breast shield hard plastic?  I made sure I bought the "soft fit" ones, they worked much better and were more comfortable.

meryltheresa

ArcticFox:

Is your current breast shield hard plastic?  I made sure I bought the "soft fit" ones, they worked much better and were more comfortable.

 

Yes they are and I was unaware they made soft ones, I'll have to look into that!

jessica6283

i'd talk to the LC. i was INSISTANT I was an xl, even brought them to the hospital to lean I was a small/medium.