Diaper Swappers

EmilyMae12 · 06-21-2012, 03:53 PM

I have a Medela PIS and I have tried using both the 24mm and 27mm shields and I get leaks out the bottom (on the side touching my breast). . . I have an Easy Expression bra from Medela and it ends up half soaked with lost milk (which makes me cry because it's a miracle if I can pump more than an ounce in one sitting). I really can't waste a precious drop and I am growing really frustrated. Either I am doing something wrong or there is a serious design flaw with pumping shields in general.

Any advice from pumpers out there are on how to make my shields seal tighter so they don't leak?

Thanks in advance from a desperate and discouraged mama

twood80 · 06-22-2012, 02:52 PM

I see the thread has several views... I hope other mamas come up with some good advice for you.

The only times I've had issues with leaking around the edges is when I've either had some moisture already on the phlange (for wicking issues), or failing to lean forward enough (while pumping or while disengaging afterwards).

If it makes you feel any better, on the rare occasions I've spilled part of a bottle of milk while disconnecting or transfering, I've known how much there was beforehand, and I know how wet my clothes got, and it wasn't as much lost as I would have assumed.

Good luck mama!

LaughingPeaMama · 06-23-2012, 06:42 AM

I have had less problems now that I switched to bigger shields. Maybe try the pumping pals kind. They are angled down. I still have some issue with leaks but not as much as when I used the 24 mm

EmilyMae12 · 06-23-2012, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by LaughingPeaMama

I have had less problems now that I switched to bigger shields. Maybe try the pumping pals kind. They are angled down. I still have some issue with leaks but not as much as when I used the 24 mm

I looked up those Pumpin Pals and they look great! I think I am going to order some. Thanks for the tip!

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skolbut · 07-14-2012, 01:39 PM

I know this thread is a little older, but I need to share my trick. I always keep a kitchen towel in my pump and I tuck it underneath my girls while I'm pumping. Like I wad it lengthwise and put it under where an underwire would go. It props them up into the right spot and I don't leak. Then I have a towel to use when I disengage the pump and use it to wipe the flanges so they don't drip.

dnh · 08-15-2012, 07:15 AM

i didnt read all the replies, so excuse me if this as already mentioned.. but it seems to me that you probably have milk coming out of a hole or some holes in your areola. it doesnt always come out of only the tip of your nipple. anyway, putting some lanolin around the edges of the shield can do great at sealing it off too.. also leaning forward so whatever does want to dribble out, dribbles down into the bottle. and one more thing.. dont lose heart! the breasts have to kind of 'learn' to be pumped. keep at it and you will get let down faster and your breasts will put our more.

an_aurora · 08-15-2012, 07:17 AM

I always had to lean forward a little while I was sitting and pumping.

06-21-2012, 03:53 PM	#1
EmilyMae12 Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 1,615 Ratings: 46 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Leaking milk out of pumping breastshields I have a Medela PIS and I have tried using both the 24mm and 27mm shields and I get leaks out the bottom (on the side touching my breast). . . I have an Easy Expression bra from Medela and it ends up half soaked with lost milk (which makes me cry because it's a miracle if I can pump more than an ounce in one sitting). I really can't waste a precious drop and I am growing really frustrated. Either I am doing something wrong or there is a serious design flaw with pumping shields in general. Any advice from pumpers out there are on how to make my shields seal tighter so they don't leak? Thanks in advance from a desperate and discouraged mama

06-22-2012, 02:52 PM	#2
twood80 Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 502 Ratings: 9 Feedback: 100%	Re: Leaking milk out of pumping breastshields I see the thread has several views... I hope other mamas come up with some good advice for you. The only times I've had issues with leaking around the edges is when I've either had some moisture already on the phlange (for wicking issues), or failing to lean forward enough (while pumping or while disengaging afterwards). If it makes you feel any better, on the rare occasions I've spilled part of a bottle of milk while disconnecting or transfering, I've known how much there was beforehand, and I know how wet my clothes got, and it wasn't as much lost as I would have assumed. Good luck mama!

06-23-2012, 06:42 AM	#3
LaughingPeaMama Registered Users Formerly: RedShoes Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,411 Ratings: 97 Feedback: 100%	Re: Leaking milk out of pumping breastshields I have had less problems now that I switched to bigger shields. Maybe try the pumping pals kind. They are angled down. I still have some issue with leaks but not as much as when I used the 24 mm __________________ Wife to my soulmate since 7/12/03 mom to dd 2/9/09 and ds 1/5/12 and angel baby 10/07. Infertility survivor!ISO(willing to trade my FSOT items for) boyish BG pockets EUC only BG freetime, swaddlebees simplex2.0 os boy m/L wetbags and pail liners FSOT NOTE: ALL ITEMS COME FROM A SMOKE FREE DOG FRIENDLY HOME. EVERYTHING IS LINT BRUSHED BUT STRAY HAIRS WILL BE FOUND. IF THIS BOTHERS YOU DON'T FSOT WITH ME PLEASE

07-14-2012, 01:39 PM	#5
skolbut Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lansing, MI Posts: 3,378 Ratings: 52 Feedback: 100%	Re: Leaking milk out of pumping breastshields I know this thread is a little older, but I need to share my trick. I always keep a kitchen towel in my pump and I tuck it underneath my girls while I'm pumping. Like I wad it lengthwise and put it under where an underwire would go. It props them up into the right spot and I don't leak. Then I have a towel to use when I disengage the pump and use it to wipe the flanges so they don't drip. __________________ B... newly type II diabetic, wife to B 9/16/05, mama to B 1/23/07 H 9/27/08 (after three years of GI issues FINALLY getting a celiac diagnosis!) and our miracle baby C who joined us 9/6/2011, and is forever greatful to his "milk mamas" who pump for us! We do lots of crunchy things and some soggy things, too.

08-15-2012, 07:15 AM	#6
dnh Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 82	Re: Leaking milk out of pumping breastshields i didnt read all the replies, so excuse me if this as already mentioned.. but it seems to me that you probably have milk coming out of a hole or some holes in your areola. it doesnt always come out of only the tip of your nipple. anyway, putting some lanolin around the edges of the shield can do great at sealing it off too.. also leaning forward so whatever does want to dribble out, dribbles down into the bottle. and one more thing.. dont lose heart! the breasts have to kind of 'learn' to be pumped. keep at it and you will get let down faster and your breasts will put our more.