|  PersonalFit Breast Shield, choosing the correct sizeWednesday, 24 November 2010 If you are using the wrong size breastshield you could be at risk of reducing your milk flow or causing breast problems such as Mastitis. Benefits of a correct fit When your breastshield is the correct size, it will ensure that your milk ducts are not compressed (squashed) – this will allow you to pump the maximum amount of milk and ensure that the breast is fully emptied. What is a good fit? By answering the following questions, you can ensure that you have the correct size breastshield. Centre the nipple in the tunnel of the breastshield. Now begin pumping and check the following points:
You can buy Medela Breastshields in a range of sizes. Choose the size required by measuring across your nipple as it is the nipple that will fit into the tunnel part of the breast shield. Correctly fitting breast shield
Incorrectly fitting breast shields ...is too small, because the nipple is not moving freely in the tunnel. ...is too large, because too much tissue of the areola being pulled into the tunnel of the breastshield. ...is too large, because the breastshield does not make a good seal.
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