help me diagnose this pumping issue

Becky19 · October 2010

The past few days my pumping output has gone down big time. I did just get my period today so I know that could be it. BUT the other thing I notice is when I squeeze my breast while pumping milk lets down immediately even though nothing is coming out of the pump - so I have to sit there holding my breasts, which completely defeats the purpose of my hands-free bra, etc.

It's as if the flange (is that the word? shield? whatever is the plastic thing on my breast) isn't tight enough. I'm just using the standard flange/shield that came with my pump. Should I go down a size? Is there such a thing? Could that be the problem? Any other thoughts about what is going on? I'm really fretting about this. Thanks!

barine · October 2010

went through that, if the flange is not tight enough then it would not pump d milk out at all or very little. So you would have to get a new flange - was it the proper fit before and just not fitting? then yes u would have to get a new one. But if u r just trying it and not fitting then u might hav eot get a smaller one or try to find a size that fits.

Hudson_Hawk · October 2010

I had this issue during this morning's pumping session. For me it was a letdown issue. I think I just wasn't relaxed.

cindyhow · October 2010

I am having this problem lately also. I wonder if I need to change the size of my flanges. If I push or hold the flange on so it's on tighter, it works fine. I do breast compressions any way so the hands free of my freestyle isn't really hands free!