Lastly, as your milk regulates, it's not uncommon for the shape and size of the nipple to change from what it was in the beginning; this may mean your pump becomes less efficient
as the breastshield size you need may have changed.
Not exact matches
We sell
breastshields ranging in size from 19 mm to 30 mm; and, you can find breasthields on the market
as small
as 15 mm and
as large
as 36 mm.
If nothing seems to be happening, there are other things you can check such
as whether you need a different sized
breastshield on your slacker boob, or see a doctor for a physical evaluation.
You insert the smaller end into the Medela
breastshield (it's the same shape
as the Medela tubing connector) and the other end will have the Spectra backflow protector fitted into it.
It also comes with a number of pumping accessories, such
as a double pumping kit with PersonalFit ™
breastshields and a battery power option that lets moms pump anywhere, anytime.
Valves and
breastshields (flanges) are tested against USA FDA's standards for material
as food container and food packaging material (21 CFR 177.1520) and EU Total migration and BPA migration tests.
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.
As a starting point on
breastshield sizing, select a flange that provides plenty of space around the nipple and begin pumping for about 5 minutes.
In the case of
breastshield sizing - it is all about the nipples, primarily the diameter of the nipple,
as well
as the nipple elasticity.
Other breastpump vendors, such
as Avent, Ameda, already make 25 mm ID
as the standard sized
breastshield for their breast pumps.
The nipples are measured, and the
breastshield has been chosen and the pumping session is painless - however you are not expressing
as much
as desired.
You can use a used pump if all of the attachments are new including:
breastshields, valves, membranes and tubes,
as shown in the photo.
The Pumpables Original Backflow Protector is compatible with Medela - style and Spectra - style
breastshields,
as well
as the Pumpables Original All - In - One Breastshield.