Breastfeeding Tips & Breast Pump Guide | Lactation Connection

We get this question a lot.  Are Pumpin' Pal flanges worth it? Moms tend to either love or hate their Pumpin' Pals.  While there can be a variety of reasons, the most common reason is fit that can cause irritation. loss of suction and less milk output rather than a higher milk yield enjoyed by the moms who love them.  If you want to try Pumpin' Pals you will need to pack a little patience and expect that there is a learning curve because unlike any others I have seen they are angled like the baby's mouth which when used correctly does often result in more comfort and higher breast milk yield.  Let's compare to Spectra which is a top choice with mothers today. Difference in Sizing Spectra OEM Size OEM Inner Diameter Pumpin’ Pals Size Angled Inner Diameter Practical Fit/Feel 16 mm ~16 mm 2XS ~17–18 mm Slightly looser than Spectra 16mm — good fit if 16mm OEM is snug 20 mm ~20 mm XS ~21–22 mm Looser than Spectra 20mm — size may feel loose on many moms who use 20mm 24...