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...

Not only is getting the right breast pump important, but so is getting the right breast shield flange size.  If you pump regularly, using the correct breast shield size aids in adequate milk production.  With the increasing popularity of Spectra breast pump, we want moms to have the information as to what sizes are available and how you can purchase them. Spectra Standard Breast Shield - 24mm The 24mm breast flange was included with your Spectra breast pump including the S1 and Spectra S2 breast pump.  If you are pumping comfortably with this flange and there is room on one side of the flange shaft for freedom of movement, the standard size works for you.  The Spectra 24MM breast shield can be purchased in the following ways: Spectra 24MM Breast Shield - Single (breast shield only) Spectra 24MM Breast Shield Set - includes breast shield, valve, tubing and backflow protector Spectra 24MM Premium Accessory Kit - breast shield, valve, tubing, backflow protecto...