This is part 2 of ‘Pumping 101’ series. In the previous article I’ve discuss things you should know even before start pumping. Now let’s move ahead and discuss about how to get correctly-fitted breast shield.
Do you know that getting a correctly-fitted breast shield is crucial if you pump breast milk?
Here are the reasons:
- Incorrect breast shield makes pumping uncomfortable (or in some cases, painful). This is especially true if you are using breast shield that is too small.
- Not optimal pumping output. With incorrectly size shield, you pump less milk. Yes, this is true. In my experience, getting correctly fitted breast shield may increase the pumping yield up to 20%.
So now, how to make sure you got the correct breast shield? In this article, I share my insights on how to choose properly fitted breast shield and my personal experience that proper fitting does matter a lot. Read further to know more.