Your Breastfeeding Journey

Choosing your Medela breast shield size

Do you feel unexpressed milk after pumping? Does your nipple rub the tunnel sides? For these or other reasons you may want to consider trying a new breast shield size. Follow the instructions in the downloadable guide or in the animation below
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Did you know that your optimal breast shield size could change over the duration of your pumping experience?

The right breast shield size is an essential part of optimal milk flow during pumping. To help you obtain maximum comfort and pumping efficiency, Medela offers five breast shield sizes.

Choosing your Medela breast shield size (PDF, 346 KB)