Here is a great resource for helping you choose
the correct shield size.
Not exact matches
Changing the membranes and making sure I had the
correct size breast
shield really helped with my output ❤️
They fitted me for the
correct size shield at the hospital and I'm already using the biggest
size so I don't think it's that.
It is important that you choose the
correct size breast
shields so that pumping is comfortable.
The pump also comes with two different
sized soft and comfortable
shields so that you can easily choose the
correct one.
And make sure to upload a video to Pumpables» Fitting Room to assure that you are using the
correct sized breast
shield.
Are your flanges (
shields / horns) the
correct size?
As long as you are using the
correct size nipple
shield (I recommend the 24 mm) and you are putting the
shield on correctly, there is absolutely nothing wrong with using it.
As long as you are using the
correct size nipple
shield and the baby is on deeply, It should be okay.
My first suggestion would be to make sure you are using the
correct size nipple
shield.
Make sure you use the
correct size and once on, express some milk into the
shield to get the flow started.
Select the
correct size breast
shield (the part of the pump that is shaped like a funnel) for your breast.