I will only speak from personal experience that it felt HUGELY better to pump with lubricated flanges. I suggest it to moms and recommend they do so if it seems to help them
Janet Dombro, IBCLC 

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On Jun 22, 2012, at 11:03 AM, "Duret, Anne" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> A question about whether "to lube or not to lube" prior to pumping.  I seem to be the odd duck out at our hospital who discourages use of lanolin for pumping.  In my experience, it just makes the nipple/areola slippery and causes the flanges to slide around and come off-center.  The other LC's and nurses seem to feel that some lubrication is indicated as there is not a moist mouth providing the lubrication.  
> 
> What say you all?  And is the recommendation different for long-term pumpers?  Are the nipples really at risk of cracking if they are not lubricated prior to pumping?  
> 
> Anne Duret, RN IBCLC
> Sacred Heart River Bend
> Springfield, Oregon  
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