Expression; Selecting The Correct Medela Breast Shield Size - Medela Symphony Instrucciones De Uso

6. Expression

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 five
breast shield sizes.
This guide is a starting point to help determine the optimal size based on the nipple diameter.
• Step 1
Using a ruler or measuring tape, measure the diameter of the nipple at the base
(across the middle) in millimeters (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.
Nipple base
Areola
See chapter 11 for ordering information.
Measure
Nipple
nipple diameter
(Ø mm)
measure
Breast shield size
(Ø mm)
Up to 23
Up to 20
Up to 17
21 24 27
Up to 32
Up to 26
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