To help you obtain maximum comfort and pumping efficiency, Medela offers five
breast shield sizes.
Using breast shields that fit well, they should be comfortable, not compress the breasts or damage the nipples; a range of
breast shield sizes are available if the tunnel is too tight
A very important thing that Medela offers is that you can find a wide range of
breast shield sizes, so you'll find one that suits you.
If you feel discomfort while pumping or still feel full after a pumping session, it may be a sign you need to change
your breast shield size for one or both breasts.
One important thing to know that was not immediately obvious to me is that you can have large breasts and still need a small size breast shield, because
the breast shield size is reflective of your nipple and not your breast.
The other thing that I thought of is
breast shield size.
For these or other reasons you may want to consider trying a new
breast shield size.
The right
breast shield size is an essential part of optimal milk flow during pumping.
Did you know that your optimal
breast shield size could change over the duration of your pumping experience?
This is not painful when you have the right
breast shield size and the
Incorrect
breast shield size can lead to engorgement issues as well as mastitis and even cause nipple and breast tissue irritation.
Not exact matches
It has a let down function and built in memory so it can automatically remember your setting preferences for the next session, and comes with three sides of
shield, so you can find a
size that's comfortable for your
breasts.
We've tried to help with this with the Pumpables Milk Genie by including 3
shield sizes, but how cool would it be if the breastshield was made out of some smart material that moulded instantly to your
breast, matching your
breast and nipple
size perfectly.
Changing the membranes and making sure I had the correct
size breast shield really helped with my output ❤️
Some pumps come with an included one -
size fits all type of
breast shield, which can be uncomfortable for moms with larger
breasts and / or nipples and can hinder their milk output.
Replacement
breast pump parts are available a la carte and our staff is trained to evaluate your need for different
sized breast shields.
Other than standard
breast shields, Medela also has PersonalFit which allows you to personalize your breastshield
size for maximum comfort and pumping efficiency.
Since I use the standard
size breast shields, I don't have major issues but for some it might seem like a problem.
It is important that you choose the correct
size breast shields so that pumping is comfortable.
If that fit is too small or large for you, some
breast pump brands sell different
sized shields.
If you feel like your
breasts are still full after pumping, or have sore or damaged nipples, you may need a different
shield size.
And also does the
breast shield come in various
sizes?
Other gear may include coolers / ice packs, extra bottles, alternative
sized breast shields, and hands - free pumping bras.
And make sure to upload a video to Pumpables» Fitting Room to assure that you are using the correct
sized breast shield.
We can even help you decide which
size breast shield is right for you, as this is very important for comfortable and successful pumping!
Did you know that the
breast shield flange of a
breast pump comes in different
sizes?
When I first heard that
breast shields come in various
sizes I held a few up to my
breast, shrugged and took my best guess.
Medela has five different
shields sizes available to use with you
breast pump for your comfort (personal fit
shields,
size M included)
You might also buy different -
size breast shields that more comfortably fit your nipples.
We also sell personal fit
breast shields in all
sizes and our popular Slingaroo.
This compact sterilizer works in all standard -
size microwaves and can fit up to four baby bottles and two
breast pump
shields at the same time.
To use these pumps, use a
shield that is the right
size for your nipple and
breast.
Medela provides different
sizes of
breast shields — so mums can choose the right fit for their comfort and achieve the best milk output — plus pump sets and other accessories to assist pumping.
Medela offers five
sizes of
breast shields to meet every mum's needs and to help ensure maximum comfort and efficiency during pumping.
A correctly
sized breast shield is essential for effective pumping.
-- difficult to use with hand - free bras — one
size breast shield included, which will not fit women with large
breasts / nipples (larger
size available at small added cost).
It's important that you either know the ideal
size for your
breasts or that the
breast pump you choose has a
shield / flange the right
size for your needs.
They don't realize that it's not a one
size fits all kind of product, and many
breast pumps offer the option to buy extra
shields in different
sizes.
The
breast shield / flange is a standard 24 - mm (medium)
size and is whisper quiet when in use.
Holding virtually all bottle brands and
sizes, fit up to 4 bottles and 2
breast pump
shields inside.
Medela provides
breast shields in different
sizes.
Clearly you are valuing different
shield sizes, portability, and finding a lovely quiet
breast pump the most.
I am supplementing and I don't have a stash... I have struggled with breastfeeding from tongue tie to LO never latching to finger feeding, nipple
shields of all
sizes (which LO hated) I own 4
breast pumps the recent one I have had for two months (the willow) I got so I could be mobile.
Select the correct
size breast shield (the part of the pump that is shaped like a funnel) for your
breast.
The fact that is quiet and has different
sized breast shields as I've no idea what
size I will need when the baby comes!
These nipple
shields fit most
breast sizes with no trouble and can be used quickly and easily even on the go.
You may find that each
breast has a different nipple
size, you may find that your nipple
size changes over the day, and you may also find that the best
shield size for you goes up or down as time goes on.
Make sure the
breast shield is the right
size for your nipple.