https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 06 May 2026 23:49:26 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pump-lubrication#post-888722 Thu, 27 Jun 2013 10:44:24 +0000 pelikila 888722@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Always. I used Motherlove Nipple Cream or EMAB Natural Nipple Butter on my nipple area right before pumping every time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pump-lubrication#post-888712 Thu, 27 Jun 2013 10:42:06 +0000 Adira 888712@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@purrpletulips: Good luck!!! I hope that works for you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pump-lubrication#post-888707 Thu, 27 Jun 2013 10:41:16 +0000 purrpletulips 888707@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@adira: ok, I'll try that. Thanks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pump-lubrication#post-888705 Thu, 27 Jun 2013 10:41:00 +0000 mediagirl 888705@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@purrpletulips: @Adira: Yup, I dipped my finger in a little tupperware cup of OO and rubbed it in the flange. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pump-lubrication#post-888690 Thu, 27 Jun 2013 10:38:49 +0000 Adira 888690@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@purrpletulips: @mediagirl: When I used olive oil, I just spread it directly on the flange where it was pulling. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pump-lubrication#post-888676 Thu, 27 Jun 2013 10:37:05 +0000 purrpletulips 888676@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: did you put the oil directly on the flanges? olive oil may be a little easier to do that with than coconut since coconut is solid at first </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pump-lubrication#post-888659 Thu, 27 Jun 2013 10:34:16 +0000 mediagirl 888659@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used olive oil on my flanges when I was sensitive. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pump-lubrication#post-888655 Thu, 27 Jun 2013 10:33:47 +0000 purrpletulips 888655@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@adira: thanks, I'm hopeful. if it doesn't then i'll just deal with the pulling because I won't give up :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pump-lubrication#post-888648 Thu, 27 Jun 2013 10:32:55 +0000 Adira 888648@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@purrpletulips: Yep, I agree with @mrskc. I also feel a pulling (and can see that part of my aerola is being pulled into the flange), but it hasn't bothered me since I turned my suction down (which you can't do). Hopefully the oil helps!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pump-lubrication#post-888422 Thu, 27 Jun 2013 09:58:09 +0000 mrskc 888422@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@purrpletulips: :sad: Ok. I would try some coconut oil or something then. I feel a pulling too but it never irritates or bothers me. Maybe you're just a little more sensitive. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pump-lubrication#post-888351 Thu, 27 Jun 2013 09:46:02 +0000 purrpletulips 888351@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@adira: yep they are clear, the pulling isn't the nipple but the area at the flange edge </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pump-lubrication#post-888341 Thu, 27 Jun 2013 09:44:26 +0000 Adira 888341@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@purrpletulips: Your nipples definitely don't rub against the side of your flanges? I wish I had some advice. :( I have heard that some people just always use lube like coconut oil or olive oil and that helps them, so hopefully that will help you too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pump-lubrication#post-888315 Thu, 27 Jun 2013 09:41:46 +0000 purrpletulips 888315@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrskc: yep, I have to use the smallest flange because anything else causes nipple pain. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pump-lubrication#post-888306 Thu, 27 Jun 2013 09:40:55 +0000 mrskc 888306@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@purrpletulips: is it possible you don't have the right size of flanges? </p> <p>I've never used any lubrication and have been fine. Been pumping for about 6 months now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pump-lubrication#post-888288 Thu, 27 Jun 2013 09:38:33 +0000 purrpletulips 888288@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@kiddosc and @adira: I'm using the lowest suction possible on my PISA. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pump-lubrication#post-888254 Thu, 27 Jun 2013 09:33:46 +0000 Adira 888254@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I tried olive oil, but realized my suction was too high. Since reducing the suction, I haven't used any lubrication and seem to be okay. Been pumping 3x a day for a month now with no issues. *knock on wood* </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pump-lubrication#post-888237 Thu, 27 Jun 2013 09:31:49 +0000 CarrieLouWho 888237@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had to a few times, but I used Lanolin. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pump-lubrication#post-888224 Thu, 27 Jun 2013 09:29:56 +0000 kiddosc 888224@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never used lubrication. It sounds more like you might have your suction too high. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pump-lubrication#post-888117 Thu, 27 Jun 2013 09:16:08 +0000 purrpletulips 888117@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do you put the lubrication on the flanges or your breast?</p> <p>I've been pumping since going back to work when DS was 9 weeks old however recently I've been feeling a pulling sensation while pumping and then am tender afterwards. I thought I would try to lubricate with coconut oil to see if that helps. </p>