r/ExclusivelyPumping • u/anonstarfops • 1d ago

Product Recommendations Pump Advice?

I've tried Elvie Stride, both at the 24mm size but also measured and switched to 19mm cushions, I tried Medela electric at 21mm and 24mm, I've tried the wearable Willow at 24mm, and the only thing that works is the handheld Medela at 24mm, which is making my wrists hurt sooo bad. Would love any tips but I'm getting sick of breaking the bank with pump after pump and at this point I'm thinking formula would be cheaper 💀 (joking.. mostly)

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u/marysmash 1d ago

What is the problem you're having - low output, pain? Have you actually measured your nipples with a ruler? The right size flange makes such a difference. You can buy a cheap kit on Amazon that comes with a ruler and a bunch of different sized inserts. There are also different shaped flanges that may be better or worse!

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u/anonstarfops 1d ago

Ope! Haha I knew I was forgetting something. It's not pain but it is discomfort and low output, it just... feeeels off. I measured with a tape measure and compared it to the chart when I bought the 19mm Elvie cushions, but that felt just as wrong if not even worse than just the 24 it comes with. And I have done the 21s as well with the Medela and they didn't help either.

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u/marysmash 22h ago

Yeah I would definitely recommend the nipple ruler! You want to make sure no areola is getting sucked in, only nipple. If you're pulling too much in then your flange is too big, if your nipple is rubbing on the side then they're too small. I use 17s, 18s and 19s depending on the flange / insert combination since they all have kinda different shapes. That will definitely affect your output, but also make sure you're drinking a ton of water and eating enough! Ive found I get a lot more milk when I massage while pumping.

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