Finding your Breast Shield Size
LoveAmme
25-05-2022
LoveAmme
25-05-2022
Finding your Breast Shield Size
Step 1: Assemble your Nipple Ruler
To help you with your sizing, we’ve created a ruler you can use at home!
- Print out the LoveAmme Nipple Ruler at 100% scale. Download Nipple Ruler at the link below and cut along the dashed lines and fold along the dotted lines Assemble ruler as shown.
- Cut along the dashed lines and fold along the dotted lines
- Assemble ruler as shown.
Step 2: Find your 5ize
- Measure the diameter of your nipple as shown above. Do not pump before measuring.
- If you are in your 3rd trimester:
– Select a breast shield size 3-4mm larger than this measurement.
– It is not recommended to purchase your breast shields earlier than your 3rd trimester aas your nipple size may still change significantly - If you are post-partum AND are already using a pump:
– Your nipple will expand slightly when milk is expressed, so it is important to measure after nipple expansion to ensure the size selected will be a good fit.
- Pump for 5 minutes using your current breast shields.
- Stop pumping and measure the diameter of your nipple as shown in the diagram.
- Select a breast shield size 2mm larger than this measurement.
Breast Shield Sizing Chart
Checking for Fit
Checking for Fit
Tips:
- You may need a different size for each breast so measure both sides!
- Your breast shield size will differ depending on your skin elasticity.
- Your shield size could also change over your breast pumping journey with the variation in your milk supply
- LoveAmme’s breast shields are sold singly. If you are buying our breast shields pre-partum from a retailer with an extended exchange policy, you may want to consider only testing one side to confirm if you have selected the right size, and the unopened one would still be valid for exchange.
- Hard breast shields made of PP is more likely to result in leakages while pumping as it doesn’t conform to your breast contours. That’s why LoveAmme’s FlexSkin™ Breast Shields are made of soft silicone that conform to your breast and allow for comfortable and spill-free breastfeeding sessions.
Choose your FlexSkin™ Breast Shield Size in 2 Easy Steps
Step 1: Assemble your Nipple Ruler
To help you with your sizing, we’ve created a ruler you can use at home!
- Print out the LoveAmme Nipple Ruler at 100% scale. Download Nipple Ruler at the link below and cut along the dashed lines and fold along the dotted lines Assemble ruler as shown.
- Cut along the dashed lines and fold along the dotted lines
- Assemble ruler as shown.
Click on the below text to download LoveAmme nipple ruler pdf file :
Nipple Ruler
Step 2: Find your Size
- Measure the diameter of your nipple as shown above. Do not pump before measuring.
- If you are in your 3rd trimester:
– Select a breast shield size 3-4mm larger than this measurement.
– It is not recommended to purchase your breast shields earlier than your 3rd trimester aas your nipple size may still change significantly - If you are post-partum AND are already using a pump:
– Your nipple will expand slightly when milk is expressed, so it is important to measure after nipple expansion to ensure the size selected will be a good fit.
- Pump for 5 minutes using your current breast shields.
- Stop pumping and measure the diameter of your nipple as shown in the diagram.
- Select a breast shield size 2mm larger than this measurement.
Breast Shield Sizing Chart
Checking for Fit
Too Small
Your nipple rubs along the side of the shield tunnel. This will lead to painful redness from the friction (ouchie!)
Perfect Fit
Your nipple should be centered in the tunnel and is able to move freely during expression. Milk can be expressed freely.
Too Big
Practically your whole areola is pulled into the shield tunnel. This may result in a poor transfer of milk or incomplete emptying of breasts.
Tips:
- You may need a different size for each breast so measure both sides!
- Your breast shield size will differ depending on your skin elasticity.
- Your shield size could also change over your breast pumping journey with the variation in your milk supply
- LoveAmme’s breast shields are sold singly. If you are buying our breast shields pre-partum from a retailer with an extended exchange policy, you may want to consider only testing one side to confirm if you have selected the right size, and the unopened one would still be valid for exchange.
- Hard breast shields made of PP is more likely to result in leakages while pumping as it doesn’t conform to your breast contours. That’s why LoveAmme’s FlexSkin™ Breast Shields are made of soft silicone that conform to your breast and allow for comfortable and spill-free breastfeeding sessions.
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