Yummy Mummy News: Are You Using the Correct Flange Size?

Date: August 10th 2010

Dear Moms and Moms-to-be,

Flanges (also referred to as breastshields) are the funnel-shaped items that attach to your breast while pumping. Although flanges come in a range of different sizes, many breast pumps on the market include just one pair of flanges per pump. But using a flange that is too small or too big can lead to discomfort and/or soreness or abrasions on the nipple or areola. The wrong size flange can also be the cause of what seems like a malfunctioning breast pump that brings about little or no milk expression.

At Yummy Mummy, we have a special flange sizer, which measures the diameter of your nipple, that helps us find the correct flange for you. Don't be shy! If you are uncomfortable while pumping, consider if your flange is too big or too small and when purchasing a pump think about requesting to be fit for the right sized flange.

In class news, please note that there is still room in this month's Prenatal Breastfeeding Class on Thursday, August 26th at 6:30pm. To sign-up, please call the store at 212-87-YUMMY (879-8669). Please also note that there will be no Breastfeeding Support Group held on Wednesday, August 18th or Wednesday, August 25th. The weekly Breastfeeding Support Group will take place as usual this week, August 11th, and will resume weekly on Wednesday, September 1st.

p>As always, you can find a line-up of this week's classes and events below. You may also visit our on-line class schedule for more complete information. For directions or other information, please visit our website.

Hope you're feeling well!

Amanda
President, Yummy Mummy

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Week of August 9th

• Monday 6:30-8:00 pm: Prenatal Yoga (The July series is full. There is still room in the August series of classes.)
• Wednesday 1:00-2:30 pm: Weekly Breastfeeding Support Group (Drop in)
• Wednesday 6:30-7:30 pm: Expectant Moms Support Group (There is still availability in the July/August series. Please email renee@babybites.com to register)
• Thursday 12:00 pm: Brown-Bag Lunch (Everyone is welcome)