Breast pump size question

keriraine

Does anyone know how to measure what size flange you would need for a breast pump?  The one I have is too small but the size isn't on it, in order to know what to go up to.  Or does anyone know how to measure your breasts to know?

tokenhoser

If you've got a Medela, it comes with 24 mm shields.

This is really helpful on sizing:

https://www.medela.com/IW/en/breastfeeding/good-to-know/right-size-of-breastshield.html

cwhitloc

https://www.medela.com/IW/en/breastfeeding/good-to-know/right-size-of-breastshield.html

 Hopefully, the link works.  This is for the medela.  It's referring to them as breastshields now. Not sure why. Basically, you can't really tell unless you are pumping and you see how everything fits.  

keriraine

cwhitloc:

https://www.medela.com/IW/en/breastfeeding/good-to-know/right-size-of-breastshield.html

 Hopefully, the link works.  This is for the medela.  It's referring to them as breastshields now. Not sure why. Basically, you can't really tell unless you are pumping and you see how everything fits.  

Which kinda stinks because it's not like you can return the suckers!  ....no pun intended.  lol

Thanks ladies!

tokenhoser

A Lactation Consultant could probably take a look at how bad the fit on the standard flange is and tell you how far to go up.

Alternately, you could go to something more flexible like Pumpin Pals instead:

https://www.amazon.com/Pumpin-Pal-Super-Shields-Complete/dp/B0085CBA90/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1372274097&sr=8-1&keywords=pumpin+pals

MellyLuc

This is something I was curious about as well. Thanks for the links ladies.

smellychelly25

I saw the LC who said that most women are size 27 mm