Sylvia, Contrary to the picture in the SNS booklet, I place the tape vertically over the tubing(completely covering the tube) beginning at the base of the nipple and extending out about 2" or so. I always re-draw the tape "my way" over the picture in the booklet! There's been a lot said both ways about pumping before the baby actually meets his new mom. Most compelling reason for not in my experience is the large number of disappointments adoptive moms can run into and end up with some milk and no baby. I give the moms all the facts and they go home and discuss with their partners and come to a decision and then we write a plan. Years ago there was a popular magazine article, something like " I Nursed my Adopted Baby!!" One thing that stuck with me all this time was the mom in the story was never able to provide all of the milk the baby needed but considered herself providing psychological calories. Neat, huh? Karen Zeretzke Baton Rouge, Louisiana