Do you put the lubrication on the flanges or your breast?
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.
grapefruit / 4278 posts
I never used lubrication. It sounds more like you might have your suction too high.
wonderful pomelo / 30692 posts
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*
pomegranate / 3414 posts
@kiddosc and @adira: I'm using the lowest suction possible on my PISA.
bananas / 9357 posts
@purrpletulips: is it possible you don't have the right size of flanges?
I've never used any lubrication and have been fine. Been pumping for about 6 months now.
pomegranate / 3414 posts
@mrskc: yep, I have to use the smallest flange because anything else causes nipple pain.
wonderful pomelo / 30692 posts
@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!
pomegranate / 3414 posts
@adira: yep they are clear, the pulling isn't the nipple but the area at the flange edge
bananas / 9357 posts
@purrpletulips: 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.
wonderful pomelo / 30692 posts
@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!!!
pomegranate / 3414 posts
@adira: thanks, I'm hopeful. if it doesn't then i'll just deal with the pulling because I won't give up 
hostess / wonderful persimmon / 25556 posts
I used olive oil on my flanges when I was sensitive.
pomegranate / 3414 posts
@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
wonderful pomelo / 30692 posts
@purrpletulips: @mediagirl: When I used olive oil, I just spread it directly on the flange where it was pulling.
hostess / wonderful persimmon / 25556 posts
@purrpletulips: @Adira: Yup, I dipped my finger in a little tupperware cup of OO and rubbed it in the flange.
pomegranate / 3008 posts
Always. I used Motherlove Nipple Cream or EMAB Natural Nipple Butter on my nipple area right before pumping every time.
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