On 1 Apr 2021, at 12:39 am, Christina Zimpfer <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> I watched her pump with a Symphony breast pump.  Excellent technique, breast massage, hands-on pumping, etc.  She does not use a hands-free pumping bra so she can get her hands on her breast tissue to massage.  

Others have given useful feedback, but just zeroing in here: I modified a nursing bra with a hole and snaps to make a dual hands-free pumping bra, and there was plenty of room to put hands in and add massage/compression. Maybe she needs a different style of pumping bra to make things easier?

(Agree with checking suction/valves, and considering revisiting different flanges if it’s been a while. Also a titch of olive oil on the flange ‘corner’ can help a lot. And possibly trying a different rental-grade pump altogether; you never know. A little nipple stimulation before pumping can help some people also.)

Lara Hopkins

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