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EPers/Pumpers: nipples too big for breastshields?

mrsdiamondsmrsdiamonds
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I used the 27mm breast shields for a few months.  Then, my nipples became swollen and I realized I needed the 30mm which worked great until last week.  I had so much nipple pain and not even olive oil helped.  The sides were rubbing so bad on the shields.  I switched to the 36mm and felt instant relief.

Now, my nipples hurt again.  I HAVE to use olive oil everytime I pump or I am in too much pain.  My nipples are so big and swollen that they scare me.  (I wear nursing pads, nursing bra, and a thick shirt and you can still see my nipples poking out.  And I used to have inverted nipples so this is weird to me).  I can't go up anymore sizes. Do I just have to pump in pain every day for the next 5 months?  Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

Wife to Drew since 08.18.2007 Mom to Andrew since 10.18.2008 Runner, baker, reader, eater
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