https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 04 May 2026 14:37:58 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-pump-shields#post-153794 Thu, 10 May 2012 09:16:43 +0000 Goldilocks1107 153794@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Good to know - thanks for the info ladies! I'll hold on to what I have and wait until after the baby is born to figure out what size I really am (I'm planning to bring my pump and accessories to the hospital so the LC can help me get started with pumping). Here's hoping the Mediums work because they seem to be the easiest ones to find in stores. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-pump-shields#post-153758 Thu, 10 May 2012 08:48:21 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 153758@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I actually use the small ones and I just held onto the medium ones in case I knew someone who might need them. You could try to sell them on craigslist, though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-pump-shields#post-153757 Thu, 10 May 2012 08:47:35 +0000 autumnlove 153757@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely hang onto them for now, with engorgement ..things might change! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-pump-shields#post-153751 Thu, 10 May 2012 08:45:02 +0000 LivsMama 153751@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely talk with an LC. Maybe buy one pair to have on hand in case you do need the smaller ones, but your nipple can change size when your milk comes in. Most women take the M </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-pump-shields#post-153694 Thu, 10 May 2012 08:08:43 +0000 looch 153694@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I needed a bigger size for the horns, but I got them for free at the hospital after a consult with the LC on staff. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-pump-shields#post-153692 Thu, 10 May 2012 08:06:44 +0000 Bluebonnet 153692@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Talk with the lactation consultant. It's not as straightforward as you'd think to figure out sizing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-pump-shields#post-153661 Thu, 10 May 2012 07:26:32 +0000 Goldilocks1107 153661@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So . . . my Medela pump came with size Medium shields. As did my accessory kit. After holding one up to my nipple, I think I definitely need size small ones. Should I wait until after I have the baby and talk with a lactation specialist before buying a smaller size? Does the nipple size change after birth?</p> <p>And, if I do need a smaller size, what the heck should I do with the 4 size Medium ones I already have?!? I can't return them to the store - do you think I could sell them on Craigslist and just list them as "never been used - too big for me, needed a smaller size"? </p>