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So I’ve noticed from some of the puzzles that many women don’t know what a proper flange size looks/feels like. So I wanted to see what women’s thoughts were about this and if they know how to find the proper size. Do you have pain or uncomfortableness when you pump, because you shouldn’t. Thanks for reading
I am finally using proper inserts in my flanges. I got a standard 24mm flanges (the silicone ones) and put inserts (17mm) inside those.
What works for you?
I’m wondering about flanges. I have a Spectra 2 on loan to me. It has no flanges. Should I be inserting a flange? Or are some pumps meant to be flangeless?
I’m intrigued. How could you tell this just from looking at the puzzles?
@leslie there have been conversations about flanges but never a discussion on getting a proper fit.
I’ve learned from postpartum use of breast pumps and through relactation groups. Many women may not know they need to move away from what comes as the standard in the packages. Sadly some ladies weren’t aware pumping parts needed replacing.Many companies have free printable rulers. Many women inducing have never experienced childbirth or are open to meeting with a lactation consultant. We are a helpful community, possibly share some information to help others in their lactation journey.
Legendairy- Printable nipple ruler
What type of flange do I need?
This lady shows the different flange styles and inserts. She doesn’t discuss wearable pumps.@sweetdarkcanvasuk if you just have the pump itself you will need the flanges, duckbills, tubing and bottles. (If you aren’t producing you can skip the bottles for now.) All of those items together make the pumping system.
Oh, never realised I could skip the bottles! Great. They only got in the way.
@sweetdarkcanvasuk I can tell by how much room is around the nipple and how much aeriola is in the pictures. No aeriola should be in the flange during pumping and very little room between the flange and nipple while pumping
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