I posted recently about having survive pain when my daughter latches on my right side. I just finished pumping..and the…
I posted recently about having survive pain when my daughter latches on my right side. I just finished pumping..and the tip of my nipple is bulging out, almost like there is liquid behind it. Could that be causing my latching problem.? And, how do I fix it.?

Rachel·
it sounds like you're trying to pump to fast on too high a setting with the wrong size cup. i would try different ones. and use the size chart too. ☺
Tabby·
Мама двоих (младенец)
@hersheyhippo3 There is a size chart.? And, how do you pump too fast.? I use an electric pump..
Rachel·
yeah. for different size cups. i suppose it depends on what pump you're using. but i would definitely look it up. it helped me alot when i pumped.
Rachel·
if theres a speed adjustment and its up to high for what your breasts can handle. turn the speed up til its uncomfortable then turn it down one.
Tabby·
Мама двоих (младенец)
@hersheyhippo3 I can only adjust the speed on my pump....should I be able to adjust something else too.?
And, I always make sure it is comfortable..but sometimes it is painful on the slowest setting.
Rachel·
just the size of the cups. what kind of pump do you have?
Tabby·
Мама двоих (младенец)
Medela pump in style advanced
@hersheyhippo3
Rachel·
ok. i think thats the same one I have. yes there are definitely different size cups. let me go grab it and ill give you some info.
Rachel·
im surprised it didnt come with an information booklet. any who, you can visit medela.com for any replacement parts ect. theres also www.ilca.org, 1800tellyou, www.nursingmothers.org for more support from pros.
Rachel·
sorry if theres repeats. trying to figure out how to use the pic option.
Tabby·
Мама двоих (младенец)
@hersheyhippo3 thanks for the help. I will definitely try a different size cup. I think the ones I'm using are too big..based on the picture.
Rachel·
you're very welcome. im always happy to help where i can. i am the only one in my family who breastfed so i had to learn things by myself. please dont hesitate to contact me if you need. ☺
Tabby·
Мама двоих (младенец)
@hersheyhippo3 I do have one more question..do you know if I have to keep nursing for the pain to go away or will it still go away if the size of my pump cup was the problem. I used a smaller size last lime I pumped, but it still hurts, because when I nursed my daughter she popped the blister like thing. Or will it just take time to heal.?
Rachel·
time to heal and the pain will eventually go away if your size is right. i had alot of pain when i first started but it didnt last long. i left some info in the comments that may help you too. ☺
Tabby·
Мама двоих (младенец)
@hersheyhippo3 I think I am using the right size now.
Rachel·
good. i hope it gets better.☺
Tabby·
Мама двоих (младенец)
@hersheyhippo3 thanks. me too