https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:55:35 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-need-same-size-pump-shields-for-subsequent-pregnancies#post-2803927 Tue, 13 Feb 2018 12:11:34 +0000 peachykeen 2803927@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SweetiePie: So what really matters for flange sizing is nipple size, not boob size. You need a little room so your nipples aren't rubbing on the sides but not so much room that it's pulling a lot of areola into the flange. </p> <p>Here's a good example: <a href="http://blog.medelabreastfeedingus.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Screen-Shot-2015-05-06-at-3.53.46-PM.png" rel="nofollow">http://blog.medelabreastfeedingus.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Screen-Shot-2015-05-06-at-3.53.46-PM.png</a></p> <p>I bet you'll probably be okay with the same size in the beginning but some people's nipples get a little smaller as time goes on. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-need-same-size-pump-shields-for-subsequent-pregnancies#post-2803919 Tue, 13 Feb 2018 11:46:31 +0000 Mrs. Toad 2803919@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used 27mm both times. Just after birth, I fit a 32G very well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-need-same-size-pump-shields-for-subsequent-pregnancies#post-2803914 Tue, 13 Feb 2018 11:39:03 +0000 snowjewelz 2803914@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used the same size with both kids. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-need-same-size-pump-shields-for-subsequent-pregnancies#post-2803909 Tue, 13 Feb 2018 11:24:36 +0000 jhd 2803909@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SweetiePie: yes! I have been stocking up on every last thing we could possibly need. Even though I know between Amazon Prime and 24 hour stores nearby we likely won’t have trouble getting things we need! 😂😂 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-need-same-size-pump-shields-for-subsequent-pregnancies#post-2803908 Tue, 13 Feb 2018 11:23:30 +0000 SweetiePie 2803908@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@peachykeen: thank you! I’m most worried about right out the gate. I only pumped for 5 weeks or so last time so I’m thinking I might be ok for a while if I do it again this time?<br /> Do you know what your bra size was when using the 27mm? These look a lot smaller than I remember my boobs being 😂 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-need-same-size-pump-shields-for-subsequent-pregnancies#post-2803906 Tue, 13 Feb 2018 11:22:19 +0000 SweetiePie 2803906@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jhd: I don’t even know if I want to pump or BF but I’m in the “I need everything to be prepared JUST IN CASE” phase. I’m sure you’re right there with me :wink: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-need-same-size-pump-shields-for-subsequent-pregnancies#post-2803905 Tue, 13 Feb 2018 11:21:43 +0000 peachykeen 2803905@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes and no. I used 27mm when pumping for DD1. I used 27mm for the first 3 months pumping for DD2 but now I'm using 24mm. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-need-same-size-pump-shields-for-subsequent-pregnancies#post-2803902 Tue, 13 Feb 2018 11:13:24 +0000 jhd 2803902@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Great question! I was wondering the same. Following. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-need-same-size-pump-shields-for-subsequent-pregnancies#post-2803900 Tue, 13 Feb 2018 11:04:46 +0000 SweetiePie 2803900@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Getting pump parts ready and I only have the 27mm from last time. Did you use same size with each baby? Wondering if I should order next size up just in case (no way I’ll need smaller). </p>