\n A breast pump flange is the plastic piece that fits around your\n areola, over your nipple to form a seal to create the vacuum\n needed for milk extraction. The flange is also known as a breast\n shield. Incorrect sized flanges can impact milk production, cause\n pain and nipple damage with milk expression. A shield too small or\n too large can impact the amount of milk you are able to pump and\n can cause concerns for your milk supply. You might find one breast\n or nipple a different size than the other, you may need two\n different sizes, one for each breast. One size doesn’t fit all, we\n are all unique.\n
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\n Manufacture guidelines vary for flange sizing and available flange sizes vary as well based on the manufacturer. \n Please check with the manufacturer of your breast pump for available flange sizes and measurements. \n We have many flange sizes and inserts available for best fit. If you have questions about this, \n please contact our Lactation Consultant or sign up for our Breast-chest feeding and pumping class for detailed information on flange sizing. \n Keep in mind your nipple can change in size during pregnancy, with pumping and or breastfeeding and you may need to measure again.\n
\n\n The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice or lactation care. \n The information is not provided in place of the manufacturing guidelines. \n Please contact your Lactation Consultant or Primary Care Provider for any breastfeeding and pumping, flange size concerns.\n
\n\n Once you have selected your Breast pump check with the pump manufacturer to see what breast shield/flange\n size is included. If your size isn’t included with your pump be sure to order a flange-shield that is\n right fit for you.\n
\n\n Once you have selected your Breast pump check with the pump manufacturer to see what breast shield/flange\n size is included. If your size isn’t included with your pump be sure to order a flange-shield that is\n right fit for you.\n
\n\n The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice or care. Please contact your Lactation\n Consultant or Primary Care Provider for breastfeeding and pumping concerns.\n
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\nThis information is to be used at the discretion of the individual and is not a substitute for medical advice. \n Please contact your lactation consultant or primary care provider for medical advice. This list of resources was put together by Jodie Dresel RN, IBCLC.
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