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alexlynn7
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BFing moms who use the medela pis advanced...

does anyone else find that their letdowns come faster/easier in the first (nipple stimulation) phase than during the second? i find myself turning the machine on and off repeatedly just to get back to the first phase.

also, anyone else find that the second phase HURTS? i am sort of uncomfortable during it.

Posted 11/2/07 8:54 AM
 
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Re: BFing moms who use the medela pis advanced...

Do you have the knob turned too high? i dont experience any pain, unless the shield is not on correctly or the pressure is too high.

Posted 11/2/07 8:59 AM
 

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Re: BFing moms who use the medela pis advanced...

Posted by BabySammie

Do you have the knob turned too high? i dont experience any pain, unless the shield is not on correctly or the pressure is too high.



at the lower settings it's uncomfortable, and at the higher settings it approaches painful. but this only pertains to the second phase of the pumping. i can go to the highest setting during the first phase and get much faster and better letdowns. nothing much happens for me during the second phase. not sure if this is normal Chat Icon

Posted 11/2/07 12:56 PM
 

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Re: BFing moms who use the medela pis advanced...

i only use the first phase for a little bit, first drop that comes out i hit the button to go to second phase, and increase pressure as the breast gets soft

Posted 11/2/07 1:03 PM
 

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Re: BFing moms who use the medela pis advanced...

I used to use the 1st phase and let it run by itself for the 2 minutes. Now, when I see the milk starting to drop, I push the button and don't wait for the transition.

I cannot used the highest setting. It's way too painful for me.

Let down does hurt for me for a few seconds. It always did even when I BF.

Posted 11/2/07 1:12 PM
 

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Re: BFing moms who use the medela pis advanced...

Posted by BabySammie

i only use the first phase for a little bit, first drop that comes out i hit the button to go to second phase, and increase pressure as the breast gets soft




this is what I do too. i have read that you can use something to lubricate - a very small amount of lanolin or vegetable oil. Maybe that would help?


Posted 11/2/07 1:29 PM
 

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Re: BFing moms who use the medela pis advanced...

I found that getting the larger shield size helped me with that.

It was much more comfortable for me and a faster let down.

Even though I don't have huge nipples (how often does THAT come up in conversation?) Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 11/2/07 1:33 PM
 

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Re: BFing moms who use the medela pis advanced...

I only get pain if it's up too high. Maybe try the larger nipple shields.

Posted 11/2/07 1:40 PM
 

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Re: BFing moms who use the medela pis advanced...

Are the breast shields the correct size for you? I had to purchase a bigger shield and valve attachment and then everything was SOOOO much more comfortable.

Posted 11/2/07 1:56 PM
 

alexlynn7
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Re: BFing moms who use the medela pis advanced...

Posted by LSP2005

Are the breast shields the correct size for you? I had to purchase a bigger shield and valve attachment and then everything was SOOOO much more comfortable.



okay... this is really embarrassing - but how do i know if the breast shields are the correct size?

my breasts are smallish, but i have very big nipples. i guess i thought the regular size would suffice, but maybe not?

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Posted 11/2/07 3:39 PM
 

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Re: BFing moms who use the medela pis advanced...

I am pretty sure I saw a "chart" somewhere of nipple diameter.

Here is some info.

http://www.medela.com/newfiles/breashield_fit.html

Posted 11/2/07 3:51 PM
 

alexlynn7
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Re: BFing moms who use the medela pis advanced...

THANKS for all the advice. i think getting larger nipple shields might be the answer. i can't wait to go buy some Chat Icon

Posted 11/2/07 4:00 PM
 
 

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