Breast Shield Sizing; Selecting The Correct Medela Breast Shield Size - Medela Freestyle Flex Mode D'emploi

6. Breast shield sizing

6.1 Selecting the correct Medela breast shield size

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Make sure to use the correct breast shield size. It is an essential component of effective
pumping, helping to optimise milk flow.
Understanding Medela's breast shield sizing
Pumping should not hurt. For maximum comfort and pumping efficiency, Medela offers
multiple breast shield sizes*.
This guide is a starting point to help determine your optimal size based on your nipple
diameter.
Nipple base
Areola
Step 1
Using a ruler or measuring tape, measure the diameter of the nipple at the base (across the
middle) in millimetres (mm).
Do not include the areola.
Step 2
Based on the measurement, determine the Medela breast shield size.
Example: If the nipple size measures 16 mm in diameter, the recommended Medela breast
shield size is 21 mm.
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The PersonalFit Flex breast shields are available in sizes up to 30 mm. If you need a larger size
breast shield (36 mm) refer to your local Medela retailer or www.medela.com.
* See chapter 14 for ordering information.
Measure
Nipple
nipple diameter
(Ø mm)
measure
Breast shield size
(Ø mm)
Information
Up to 23
Up to 20
Up to 17
21 24 27
Up to 32
Up to 26
*
30 36