A mother of a 32week premie is having small amounts of bleeding from her pores at the base of her nipple with pumping. She is currentlly 4 days postpartum. She is using a hospital grade pump at the lowest setting . She is feeling very bruised. She says there is no rubbing occuring from the flange againest her skin. She has tried with and without inserts. This is her 2nd breastfed baby. My only thought is that the suction is too strong. I 'm considering recommending a rental pump instead as there is less suction. I am open for suggestion quickly as I will be seeing her first thing tomorrow morning or tonight if necessary. Ruth Solomon [log in to unmask]