https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 22 May 2026 01:16:57 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-psa-breastshield-sizes-do-make-a-difference#post-607265 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 21:29:35 +0000 lovebird 607265@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm confused, my nipples look like the too large picture when I start, but swell up when I start pumping, so much that they rub against the sides of my XXL shields...so which ones should I be using? I have them in the XL and standard sizes as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-psa-breastshield-sizes-do-make-a-difference#post-596877 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:21:32 +0000 mrskc 596877@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hellobeeboston: that's great! I make just enough too and I'm able to freeze a little bit every week. It's only my early morning pump session that I get so much milk. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-psa-breastshield-sizes-do-make-a-difference#post-596583 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 10:00:01 +0000 purrpletulips 596583@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had to downsize as well but due to pain, wish I was pumping more ounces but it no longer makes me wince when anything (including bra) touches my boobs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-psa-breastshield-sizes-do-make-a-difference#post-596292 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 08:10:07 +0000 hellobeeboston 596292@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrskc: yes! Getting enough for him - and these last 2 days I got extra which is so great! I have been making just enough though... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-psa-breastshield-sizes-do-make-a-difference#post-596195 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 05:01:30 +0000 Tidybee 596195@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Before I start pumping, I look like the "too large" photo. However, as I get going, I look like the too small video and my nips end up getting sucked and smushed up against the sides. Does this happen to anyone else?? I was just thinking of switching to a bigger size. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-psa-breastshield-sizes-do-make-a-difference#post-595998 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 22:10:21 +0000 mrskc 595998@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hellobeeboston: yep, changed my avatar. Hope it doesn't confuse people too much. Lol are u able to pump enough for your son while you're at work? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-psa-breastshield-sizes-do-make-a-difference#post-595764 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 20:34:24 +0000 hellobeeboston 595764@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@photojane: hopefully it works for you! It's been great for me since I am pumping 3x a day back at work! The bra seemed like too much of a hassle! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-psa-breastshield-sizes-do-make-a-difference#post-595406 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 18:38:54 +0000 LemonLong 595406@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hummusgirl: thanks, just ordered these. Hoping they work for me too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-psa-breastshield-sizes-do-make-a-difference#post-595344 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 18:11:07 +0000 anbanan15 595344@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hellobeeboston: Yes! I was shocked too! I *think* they replace a part for free the first time you call regardless of the part...so if you call about tubing or a diaphragm they would reach that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-psa-breastshield-sizes-do-make-a-difference#post-595334 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 18:04:27 +0000 photojane 595334@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ahhh... thanks so much for the rubber band tip! I'm only pumping once a day, so I didn't want to pay for a hands-free bra. I'm trying this tonight! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-psa-breastshield-sizes-do-make-a-difference#post-595325 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 18:00:10 +0000 PrincessBaby 595325@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@highwire: Exactly! I'm buying her nice earrings for her first pair and that is why I'm doing this, so I don't have to feel guilty about the nice things I want for her! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-psa-breastshield-sizes-do-make-a-difference#post-595316 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:57:39 +0000 DillonLion 595316@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PrincessBaby: Not at all! And I won't feel one ounce of guilt spending extra on fun classes or fancy clothes for her...and adding more to her college fund can't hurt either ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-psa-breastshield-sizes-do-make-a-difference#post-595313 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:56:38 +0000 PrincessBaby 595313@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@highwire: Yep- pumped in the car! I think we have similar feelings about work- dreaded it but it's not so bad and I was SUPER EXCITED when I came home to H! I think it's going to be healthy:) I mean, I could totally be happy being a SAHM, but being a working mom isn't' the end of the world so far:) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-psa-breastshield-sizes-do-make-a-difference#post-595270 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:36:22 +0000 hummusgirl 595270@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is so interesting. Pumping was miserable for me until I got special flanges from Pumpin Pals (<a href="http://www.pumpinpal.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.pumpinpal.com/</a>) and they worked woooonders. Basically they suck the whole areola in, not just the nipple, and it was a lot more comfortable (I still hated pumping unfortunately, but less than before). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-psa-breastshield-sizes-do-make-a-difference#post-595267 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:35:17 +0000 LemonLong 595267@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I need to go smaller. The Ameda smaller inserts are a pain though. I feel like they decrease the suction. </p> <p>I found that putting a heating pad on my chest and massaging while pumping has increased my output by 1-2 oz per day. I'm looking forward to when my LO starts solids and wont need as much expressed milk. Pumping is stressful! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-psa-breastshield-sizes-do-make-a-difference#post-595253 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:29:57 +0000 hellobeeboston 595253@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@anbanan15: really?? Free? I paid like $20 for the smaller size! I'm ok with it though since it seems to be helping.</p> <p>@MUI831: SAME. Never realized how small my nips were until this, haha.... I agree, I could go smaller, it's still not the fit they show in the pic as being correct but this is as small ad they go.</p> <p>@mrskc: you change your avatar!? Almost missed that was you! You are already a power producer! Imagine if you made more?? Maybe see if you can get them free like the other poster mentioned? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-psa-breastshield-sizes-do-make-a-difference#post-595187 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:03:59 +0000 mrskc 595187@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I look like the too large pic.. Maybe I should try a smaller size just to see. </p> <p>Glad you're getting more milk with the smaller size! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-psa-breastshield-sizes-do-make-a-difference#post-595186 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:03:11 +0000 anbanan15 595186@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I also had to switch to the smallest shield and it made a huge difference! Only trouble is the shield isn't usually sold in stores, but if you call Medela they will overnight you one for free! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-psa-breastshield-sizes-do-make-a-difference#post-595177 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:00:36 +0000 DillonLion 595177@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PrincessBaby: How is work going? Do you have to pump in your car? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-psa-breastshield-sizes-do-make-a-difference#post-595176 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:00:03 +0000 DillonLion 595176@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PrincessBaby: In my next life (or my next baby) I hope I make gallons of milk. This is so annoying </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-psa-breastshield-sizes-do-make-a-difference#post-595172 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:58:59 +0000 PrincessBaby 595172@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@highwire: oh no! I was so happy for you that your supply was up! I went to work today and pumped for the first time in forever, and noticed wonky stuff too...Righty, who LO loves the most, was slacking on the job! I thought Righty was my Power Producer! I'm confused! I'm hoping things get to a "new normal" for us both! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-psa-breastshield-sizes-do-make-a-difference#post-595140 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:49:35 +0000 Mommy Finger 595140@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I went to the size small and I swear they are still too small. I never thought I had small nipples. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-psa-breastshield-sizes-do-make-a-difference#post-595094 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:36:21 +0000 mrs. wagon 595094@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I look like the "too large" pic too! The tips of my nipples sometimes reach the end of the tube of the flange!! But I cannot imagine downsizing to the size Small... my nipples are HUGE and there's just no way I'm a Small!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-psa-breastshield-sizes-do-make-a-difference#post-595066 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:27:53 +0000 hellobeeboston 595066@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LaineysMom: interesting! obviously this theory doesn't work for all!</p> <p>i was the "too large" pic, but am making more with the smaller fit. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-psa-breastshield-sizes-do-make-a-difference#post-595033 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:19:59 +0000 LaineysMom 595033@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I look like the "too large" pic, but I prefer it to the smaller shield and my output is slightly better with the larger one. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-psa-breastshield-sizes-do-make-a-difference#post-595011 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:14:49 +0000 hellobeeboston 595011@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@highwire: yeah, probably just a fluke. I've had those weird days here &amp; there.... exactly what the freezer supply is for! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-psa-breastshield-sizes-do-make-a-difference#post-595005 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:13:19 +0000 DillonLion 595005@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hellobeeboston: Nope. Not sick! I'm not going to stress about it though. Stress is the worst thing for my supply. And this is what my freezer stash is for! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-psa-breastshield-sizes-do-make-a-difference#post-594997 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:10:33 +0000 hellobeeboston 594997@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@highwire: oh no! You are?! I thought you were doing awesome with supply... are you sick at all? that can screw things up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-psa-breastshield-sizes-do-make-a-difference#post-594982 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:05:10 +0000 DillonLion 594982@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsmenow: Hoping it is just a fluke of a day! Going to make some oatmeal now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-psa-breastshield-sizes-do-make-a-difference#post-594980 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:04:44 +0000 mrsmenow 594980@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@highwire: oh no, I thought things were going so well pumping! </p>