If your pump has a soft shield or shield insert available (for example, the Medela
Comfort breastshield or the Ameda Flexishield insert), then try using the pump with and without it.
Not exact matches
The study focused on the effect of using a warmed
breastshield on the yield, the effectiveness, and the
comfort of pumping when using a warmed
breastshield.
The
breastshields are hard plastic with a softer plastic «cushion» for
comfort.
Look for pumps that come with a choice of
breastshields or those that have a larger or smaller
breastshield available as a separate purchase in case you should require a different size for optimal pumping
comfort and success.
Other than standard breast shields, Medela also has PersonalFit which allows you to personalize your
breastshield size for maximum
comfort and pumping efficiency.
Once you start experiencing discomfort, turn the vacuum down by one level — that is your maximum
comfort level (note that correcting an incorrect
breastshield size may actually increase your maximum
comfort level).