How to Measure Size for Spectra Baby Breast Shield Flange?
Choosing the right size for the Breast Shield Flange is necessary. Right size for breast shield can achieve:
- Comfortable pumping sessions
- Efficient expressions of breast milk
- Best performance of pump
Steps to Measure Breast Shield
- When it comes to breast pumping, the size of your nipple must be properly measured for best results when selecting spectra flanges.
- Find your nipple size: After measuring, add 3-4mm to find your flang size. For example, if you measure 16mm, your breast flang size is 19-20mm.
- Avoid large fit: A flang that is too large can cause discomfort, pain & swelling when using spectra flanges.
- Avoid small fit: A flang is too small when your nipple touches or rub against the tunnel wall of the flang, or no suction occurs.
- Locate the best fit: When pumping with the right size flange, your nipple moves freely in the flange tunnel and not much of the areola is drawn into the tunnel.
What to buy with Spectra Baby Breast Shield Flange
- Medela Breastmilk Cooler Set
- Respironics Pigeon Specialty Feeding Products
- Medela Breast Milk Storage Bag
A Breast flange/Shield that is too small or too large can cause:
- Milk blister or bleb
- Low milk expression
- Redness of the nipple
- Nipple turning white
- Ring around nipple
- Plugged ducts base
Nipple Measure Sizing Guide: Do not measure your nipple while pregnant. Always measure both breasts; they may not necessarily be the same size. Also, your flange size may change after your milk supply is well-established, approximately (10) weeks postpartum.
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