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Positioning Within Your Bra Continued
Check Breast Funnel Fit
Turn on the pump and check the following points:
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Is the nipple rubbing or sticking against the side?
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Does the base of the nipple blanche during the expression session?
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Does it feel painful?
If the answer is ‘yes’ to any of the above, a different size funnel may be needed.
With properly fitted breast funnels, the nipple moves in and out of the funnel
freely. The areolar tissue should move only a little and there should be no pain.
See our sizing guides at www.freemie.com.
Note
you may need a different size
funnel for each breast for an optimal pumping experience.
You need a different size if the provided funnels are too big or too small.
Too Small
Too Large
Correct Size
DAO Health cannot help you determine your correct funnel size by email or
phone. If you have questions about how to find the right breast funnel size for
you, please consult with your lactation professional.
Funnel is too small
for the
nipple to move freely in
and out of funnel causing
rubbing or chafing.
Funnel is too big
allowing too much breast
and areolar tissue to be
drawn into funnel.
Funnel is correct size.
Additionally, enough
pressure needs to be
applied to create a good
seal without compressing
or obstructing milk
ducts. Bra fit is critical to
allow comfortable and
effective pumping.
Internal Diameter
is measured across
the opening
25mm
28mm