https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:10:00 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastshield-size-advice-needex#post-61595 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:04:35 +0000 pelikila 61595@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was going to suggest the same as @MsMini. Instead of lanolin I used either EMAB's natural nipple butter, Motherlove's Nipple Cream, or just plain olive oil. It help pumping be a lot more comfortable for me by adding that lubricant. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastshield-size-advice-needex#post-61541 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:07:10 +0000 MsMini 61541@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You should also try applying a bit of lanolin to the areola before pumping, it reduces friction and allows the nipple to move more freely within the shield. The swelling could be more caused by the friction than the size of the shield. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastshield-size-advice-needex#post-61533 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:50:21 +0000 banana 61533@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hmmm, maybe your shield is too large? I would recommend buying one size up and down and see which works for you. I think they were like $6 for a pair (at the baby store near me) so it's worth the investment, especially if pumping is hurting. For me, I definitely had to go one size up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastshield-size-advice-needex#post-61200 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:09:39 +0000 Mrs. Yoyo 61200@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ah, yes, I think I misunderstood you. This may help:</p> <p><a href="http://www.exclusivelypumping.com/2009/04/29/correctly-fitting-breast-shields/" rel="nofollow">http://www.exclusivelypumping.com/2009/04/29/correctly-fitting-breast-shields/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastshield-size-advice-needex#post-61198 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:07:57 +0000 Mrs. Bee 61198@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>it sounds like your shield is too small. i had to go up a size because the ones that came with the pump were too small. here is a chart on the medela website that might help:</p> <p><a href="http://www.medela.com/IW/en/breastfeeding/good-to-know/right-size-of-breastshield.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.medela.com/IW/en/breastfeeding/good-to-know/right-size-of-breastshield.html</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastshield-size-advice-needex#post-61183 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:52:59 +0000 miranlee 61183@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>ple goes? I thought less was better...? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastshield-size-advice-needex#post-61182 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:51:55 +0000 miranlee 61182@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Im using the medela pump in style with a medium shield. If i use a size large, wont more of my areola be pumped in where the nip </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastshield-size-advice-needex#post-60937 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:04:28 +0000 banana 60937@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I ended up having to buy two sizes and test it out. The one that came with the pump (Medela Pump In Style) was too small for me because only the nipple was being suctioned. You want part of your areola to be suctioned. Otherwise it'll hurt!. I went up a shield size and it felt so much better, plus I was able to pump out more milk.</p> <p>The one true way to know is that your nipples/areola shouldn't hurt after pumping. If you're unsure, go up one size and see how it feels! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastshield-size-advice-needex#post-60936 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:03:21 +0000 Mrs. Yoyo 60936@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sounds like you may need a bigger shield. What kind of pump are you using? You can get bigger Medela ones on Amazon, I think. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastshield-size-advice-needex#post-60934 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:01:48 +0000 miranlee 60934@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A question for all the pumPing mommies out there--how do you know what size breastshield is right? Should any of your arreola be inside the narrow part where your nipple goes? I started pumping a bit and my areola at the base of my nipple gets a little swollen each time from being pumped. Is that normal? Still trying to get the hang of all this! </p>