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Pumpin' Pal - Getting the Most out of an Angled Breast Pump Flange Size

Finding the right breast pump flange size is your first concern when starting to pump, but as you continue to pump exclusively or for working and breastfeeding, investing in a more comfortable flange can help not only your body, but your baby's milk supply.  Pumpin' Pal Super Shields offer a multitude of benefits including:

  • Eliminating constriction of milk ducts that can be cause by traditional flanges 
  • Promoting better milk flow
  • Helping prevent plugged milk ducts and mastitis
  • Reducing nipple irritation
  • Saving mom from back aches caused by leading forward
While Pumpin' Pal Super Shields are effective in most cases, you will want to know if and how they fit with your breast pump before you invest in these breast flanges.  Pumpin' Pal M-XL work best with breast pump brands that have two piece breast shields such as Medela, Lansinoh and Hygeia.
Pumpin' Pal Small and X-Small include an adapter to work with two piece breast shields.







Again, start with finding your correct breast flange size.  Then work with making pumping the most comfortable experience possible because not only does flange size matter, but tension from pumping in an uncomfortable position can reduce oxytocin and therefore reduce milk supply.
On a coincidental note, getting a discount actually increases oxytocin in most people including nursing mothers, so you never pay MSRP at Lactation Connection!  And check out our breastfeeding coupon code or breastfeeding sale page for another boost of oxytocin...lol!

Here is to more comfortable pumping!
Tanya

UPDATE!  Connectors are now available so that you can easily use Pumpin' Pal with Ameda and Spectra Breast pumps.  The Pumpin' Pal Connector for Ameda and Pumpin' Pal Connector for Spectra can be purchased separately for use with your Pumpin' Pal breast shields.






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