You may see a little bit of areola gets pulled, but not the whole areola. The nipple should move freely and it should not rub the side wall of the flange. Check how your nipple moves while pumping.In addition to nipple diameter, you should also consider the following factors: However, you should not follow this guideline blindly because the info graphic merely relies on nipple diameter only. Remember though, once you start breastfeeding or pumping, your nipple will change its diameter (thus the additional few mm added). However, if you have not pumped before (say, still pregnant), I guess Medela or Maymom guide will work better for you to get initial estimate. Having tried those resources, I personally prefer Pumpables guide because it is pretty straight forward and the nipple ruler is also easy to use. Pumpables, on the other hand, clearly explained that it is best to measure your nipple diameter after pumping for 5 minutes. Medela recommends choosing breast shield with inner diameter 4 mm more than your nipple diameter, whereas Maymom mentions 2-3 mm. For these two resources, my guess is to measure your nipple diameter before pumping. Pumpables breast shield sizing guide, that also comes with FREE nipple ruler. Maymom breast shield sizing guide, which provides FREE nipple caliper printable for download.ģ. It provides good illustration and great infographics.Ģ. Milk Genie Plus Vs Super Genie Breast Pumpġ.Motif Luna vs Spectra S1 Breast Pump | Which One Is Better?.Pumpables Milk Genie vs Spectra Breast Pump.Spectra S2 vs Spectra 9 Plus | Which One Should You Choose.Spectra S1 vs S2 | What Is The Difference?.5 Best Portable Breast Pumps For Travel And Pumping On The Go. ![]() Best Hospital Grade Breast Pumps For Pumping Moms.Best Breastfeeding and Pumping Classes for Moms.How to Maintain Milk Supply While Working.10 Tips for Introducing Bottle-Feeding to Your Breastfeed Baby and The Alternatives.How To Rotate Your Breast Milk Freezer Stash.How To Thaw and Warm Frozen Breast Milk | 10+ Practical Tips to Know.How To Freeze Breast Milk | 10+ Things You Need To Know.How to Use Haakaa Manual Breast Pump to Collect Milk Even If You Don’t Leak.7 Ways To Collect More Milk with Haaka Breast Pump | A Personal Review.The Ultimate Guide on Building Breast Milk Stash Before Returning to Work.A Breastfeeding Mom’s Guide To Returning To Work After Maternity Leave.How to Survive Exclusive Pumping | 10+ Tips from An EP Mom.Power Pumping To Increase Milk Supply | The Complete Guide.How To Use Spectra S1 Breast Pump | The Beginner’s Guide.How to Pump Breast Milk Effectively | Pumping 101 Guide.8 Things You Should Know About Supplementing While Breastfeeding.How to Stop Supplementing with Formula Feeds.How To Stop Supplementing With Formula | A Real Story.Benefits of Protein Powder for Breastfeeding Moms | Majka Review.10+ Herbs To Increase Your Milk Production.10 Ways to Increase Your Milk Supply Naturally.10 Foods To Increase Breast Milk Supply.8 Things That Cause Your Milk Supply Suddenly Dropped.7 Ways to Increase Milk Supply While Pumping. ![]() Postpartum Depression And Breastfeeding | Use These 7 Practical Tips.10 Tips For Breastfeeding In A Baby Carrier.5 common breastfeeding mistakes which can ruin your milk supply.What Is Weighted Feeding For Breastfed Baby.How do I know if my baby is getting enough breast milk?. ![]()
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