Review on Maymom Brand 2X Two-Piece Small Breastshield With Valve, Membrane And Maymom Connector,Compatible With Medela Pump In Style Breast Pump Top Hole Version. (36 Mm) by Raysean Forth

This should be the standard issued size with your pump! there is little to no info given on breast shield sizes when your starting your journey to breastfeeding and pumping, and having this little piece of info can be a game changer! I was issued my Madela Instyle Advance pump with 24cm shields, and they were so large I had my whole( small b cup) boob basically squeezing into that thing and losing suction the whole time, having to hold them on to pump anything at all, all the while not knowing any better that it shouldn't be like that, you shouldn't have that much in there, and you shouldn't be in pain. This made ALL THE DIFFERENCE! I actually have milk pumping properly and in abundant amounts, I'm not in pain, and not having to hold onto them the whole time, which was the huge thing. Ladies, if you have small breasts, see if you have the right size shield. Also try a pumping bra that's not the strapless zipper one from madela. I bought the hofish brand two pack for $25 here on Best Buy and it also made a huge difference! I wasn't constantly pulling it up because of my small chest making the strapless madela one roll downward. They are optional strapless too, but adjustable in the back so it isn't a crappy zipper that breaks every month or so. purchasing these shields changed my entire perspective on pumping and my whole experience with nursing too. I increased my breastmilk supply having been able to pump properly when needed, and express what I needed when baby was done nursing. Seriously look at the shield size chart from madela, I never knew it existed until I saw these online and looking on Pinterest I found the chart.