IF PUMPING FEELS UNCOMFORTABLE, INEFFICIENT OR EVEN PAINFUL, YOU ARE NOT IMAGINING IT — AND IT MAY NOT BE “JUST HOW IT IS”

Using the correct flange size can make pumping more comfortable and often improve milk output

Most breast pumps are sold with just two standard flange options — a “small” (usually 21mm or 24mm) and a “large” (28mm). However, there is far more to flange

sizing than simply choosing “small” or “large”.

The most up-to-date research shows that flange fit should be based on your individual nipple size and anatomy —and that many women are using flanges

that are significantly too large for them. If pumping feels uncomfortable, inefficient or even painful, it may not be “just how it is.” Flange size can have

a significant impact on comfort, milk removal and

overall pumping experience.

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Using the correct flange size can make pumping more comfortable and often improve milk output. A better fit

may help to:

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• Reduce nipple pain 

• Improve milk removal

• Prevent swelling and tissue damage

• Make expressing more efficient and sustainable

• Support long-term milk supply

During your consultation, I can also advise you on pump

choice and set-up. Not all pumps are created equal, and selecting the right one for your individual circumstances

can make pumping far more effective and manageable.

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Flange sizing consultations are available as a standalone appointment, or at half price when booked alongside an

in-person breastfeeding consultation or antenatal

breastfeeding session. Please see below for pricing.