How to Choose the Right Size Breast Flange？ – SYNPOS

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What is a Breast Pump Flange? A breast pump flange, also known as a breast shield, is the plastic piece that fits directly over your nipple to form a seal around the areola. This creates a vacuum seal that gently draws your nipple into the flange tunnel for milk extraction. Having the wrong size flange can impact milk supply and lead to soreness or clogged milk ducts. Leah DeShay, IBCLC, explains that oftentimes when mothers experience an issue with breast pump suction, it's actually because they need a different flange size. Having correct contact with the nipple and breast tissue is incredibly important for adequate suction and milk production. For first-time pumpers, seeing a lactation specialist can be helpful in determining the correct flange size for your nipple size as well as areola density and fullness, and can make a big difference in your pumping experience. How to Find the Right Flange Size Use a measuring tape to determine the diameter of your nipple. The flange size of many pumps is around 24mm, but you may