My Medela pump just pretty much leaks, milk pools in the bottom underneath the areola and just drips down my belly. I keep trying to angle it so it drips into the cup, but it just is messy and gets everywhere.
Anyone have ideas as to what's going on?
It's brand new, so it shouldn't be failing yet.
I have it centered over the nipple and have tried pressing it hard against the breast, lightly, bending over when I pump, everything and all it does is spill everywhere.
Any ideas?
Anyone have ideas as to what's going on?
It's brand new, so it shouldn't be failing yet.
I have it centered over the nipple and have tried pressing it hard against the breast, lightly, bending over when I pump, everything and all it does is spill everywhere.
Any ideas?
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Re: medela pump--just leaks
Wed, June 11, 2008 - 1:22 PMyou might need a different sized nipple shield -
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Re: medela pump--just leaks
Wed, June 11, 2008 - 3:15 PMThey have inserts you can buy.
Like these: www.medelabreastfeedingus.com/pro...ries
Scroll down to the bottom and you will see they have different sizes. -
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Re: medela pump--just leaks
Wed, June 11, 2008 - 5:36 PMthanks! i ordered a small and hopefully that will do it
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Re: medela pump--just leaks
Fri, June 13, 2008 - 7:09 PMI've noticed when I screw the pieces in too tight or when the membrane gets old it doesn't drain properly and I get leaking. Try changing out the little white membrane, washing and thoroughly drying all the parts.
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Re: medela pump--just leaks
Sat, June 14, 2008 - 8:45 AMthanks--it actually doesn't make it that far, all just collects in the outer part of the shield, which is why i think it's a size problem
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