Do the flanges on the Avent Isis iQ Duo Twin Breast Pump work for large breasts? I was curious to see if this pump would work good for a women with large breasts? I am considering purchasing this pump but I heard that you cannot buy different sized breast shields for it, does anyone have any experience with this?? Thanks for the help. Do the flanges on the Avent Isis iQ Duo Twin Breast Pump work for large breasts? I was curious to see if this pump would work good for a women with large breasts? I am considering purchasing this... » Read More Do the flanges on the Avent Isis iQ Duo Twin Breast Pump work for large breasts? I was curious to see if this pump would work good for a women with large breasts? I am considering purchasing this pump but I heard that you cannot buy different sized breast shields for it, does anyone have any experience with this?? Thanks for the help. « Show Less
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I agree with B. Mikesell. There are no different sizes and I can't use this pump. I'll note that my breasts are not THAT large, either and were only average size before I became pregnant, so I was surprised and disappointed by this.
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Honestly, the 24 mm shields don't work with MOST breasts. However, there is a great aftermarket product that does work with the Avent Isis pump and every pumping mom should own anyhow. www.pumpinpal.com (no, I do not own the company -- just a satisfied customer!) The shields fit into the Avent shields and they actually "engulf" more breast tissue than a standard shield so you'll find you get more milk anyhow. Highly, highly recommended. I get so much more milk with the Avent Isis/Pumpin Pal combination than even with a rented Medela Symphony and the Pumpin Pal Super Shields. The Avent Isis is SO worth it -- you just need to buy the aftermarket shields (also, get a Simple Wishes bra!) Honestly, the 24 mm shields don't work with MOST breasts. However, there is a great aftermarket product that does work with the Avent Isis pump and every pumping mom should own anyhow. www.pumpinpal.com (no, I do not own the company -- just a satisfied customer!) The shields fit into the Avent shields and they actually "engulf" more breast tissue than a standard shield so you'll find you get more milk anyhow. Highly, highly recommended. I get so much more milk with the Avent Isis/Pumpin Pal combination than even with a rented Medela Symphony and the Pumpin Pal Super Shields. The... » Read More Honestly, the 24 mm shields don't work with MOST breasts. However, there is a great aftermarket product that does work with the Avent Isis pump and every pumping mom should own anyhow. www.pumpinpal.com (no, I do not own the company -- just a satisfied customer!) The shields fit into the Avent shields and they actually "engulf" more breast tissue than a standard shield so you'll find you get more milk anyhow. Highly, highly recommended. I get so much more milk with the Avent Isis/Pumpin Pal combination than even with a rented Medela Symphony and the Pumpin Pal Super Shields. The Avent Isis is SO worth it -- you just need to buy the aftermarket shields (also, get a Simple Wishes bra!) « Show Less
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I have to second Michelle's post. I LOVE my Isis Duo pump & use it 6 times a day---it really pumps out my milk! My breasts grew form 33DD to 33H and my nipples were becoming bruised in the Isis. I removed the petals which helped, but didn't solve the problem. I read about the Pumpin Pal during a late night of very painful pumping & ordered them. They are incredible! The XL encases about half of my breast tissue which seems to pull out even more milk--and the pumping tube is now so long that my nipples don't hit anything--they just extract milk. It's the best complement to the ISIS. I also have the Simple Wishes bra which is also a great product and allows you to go hands free in pumping. Good luck! I have to second Michelle's post. I LOVE my Isis Duo pump & use it 6 times a day---it really pumps out my milk! My breasts grew form 33DD to 33H and my nipples were becoming bruised in the Isis. I removed the petals which helped, but didn't solve the problem. I read about the Pumpin Pal during a late night of very painful pumping & ordered them. They are incredible! The XL encases about half of my breast tissue which seems to pull out even more milk--and the pumping tube is now so long that my nipples don't hit anything--they just extract milk. It's the best complement to the ISIS. I also... » Read More I have to second Michelle's post. I LOVE my Isis Duo pump & use it 6 times a day---it really pumps out my milk! My breasts grew form 33DD to 33H and my nipples were becoming bruised in the Isis. I removed the petals which helped, but didn't solve the problem. I read about the Pumpin Pal during a late night of very painful pumping & ordered them. They are incredible! The XL encases about half of my breast tissue which seems to pull out even more milk--and the pumping tube is now so long that my nipples don't hit anything--they just extract milk. It's the best complement to the ISIS. I also have the Simple Wishes bra which is also a great product and allows you to go hands free in pumping. Good luck! « Show Less
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No it wont work that's why I'm returning it.. even without the massage flange it's too small for me... I heard the Medela pump in style is better for larger nipples or for women whose nipple enlarge while pumping.
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All I can say is I use the pump because it contains both Estradiol and Estriol which work together I was on prescription Estradiol and tried Biestro-care and was able to stop the prescription. It was the only product that worked. I have tried many different options and nothing else helpedd with hot flashes. I also use the Life-Flo Progesterone complete as well as suggested by my Doctor, works very well.I hope this helps answer your question.
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Hello! Did you have any response or personal experience using avent pump with liners? I am in the same position and cant find an answer to that. Thanks a lot!
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Think of the sizing as being more based on your nipple size than on your breast size. The sizes are in millimeters (mm) just like they are for the medela pump funnels. I am a 36 B/C but have small nipples so I used the extra small size for breast shield & small size for pump funnel. You might try a medium for starters & see if that works for you?
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Pumpin' Pals will work with pretty much ANY pump kit. If the flanges are removable then that's easy. If they aren't, you basically cram the flanges inside the existing ones. It looks weird, but it will work. Also, Pumpin' Pals come with three different sizes, what they call Medium, Large, and X-Large. MOST women will use a medium or large. I'm an RN and breastfeeding educator and I've met maybe one or two women in my 10+ year career that needed the X-Large.
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The manual pump has a standard size breast shield. Do not get replacement sheilds for the manual pump, they will not fit. The manual pump is more comfortable because you control the suction.
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Personally, I used the breastshields that came with the pump as a guide; if they fit snug, buy a size or 2 up. Here is an illustration from the Medela website:http://www.medelabreastfeedingus.com/assets/file/Choosing%20the%20right%20size%20breastshield%281%29.jpg
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No. Wierd enough, Medela, the breastmilk-pumps specialists are selling horrible nipples.Either move to Calma which fits the Medela bottle, and is actually one of the best, if not the best, nipple available for breastmilk bottle-feeding.Or, switch to another bottle and nipple (you'll have to pass the milk from the pump's bottle to the other).I used the second solution, and moved to MAM's bottles and nipples. Didn't regret that decision.
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As with regular flanges, your nipples shouldn't rub against the flange while in use. If there is some skin rubbing against the flange it should be very minimal. No skin should be left behind inside the flange. What ever size you use with normal flanges tells you what size you should use with the pumpin' pals. If you use a size under 25/26mm you should use the small, if you use 25/25 standard medium and any size larger than the standard 25/25 should use the large shield.
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you probably dont need this anwer by now, took me a while to find this in my email, you know having a newborn and all, lol. but yes it does, one of my nipples is inverted and it works just fine. the only problem i had with these was overfilling them, and getting them open without spilling any milk
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I didn't have that particular brand of pumping bra but I used it with my homemade pumping bra( I just use a sports bra with holes cut in it) and it works. It is a little trickier to get the flange through the hole because it is attached to the valve piece, unlike the medela flanges that detach from the valve portion, but I was able to do it with a little bit of wiggling. If the hole on the bra is very small with no give it might be difficult, you might have to cut the holes larger or get a different hands free solution.
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It should be, I bought some from Walmart & some from amazon, it says on the avent website that they are compatible with all models.I'm sure u can return them if they don't. Be fair warned that these slipped off multiple times while I was pumping. The edge pieces would come off sometimes but the most frustrating part was the piece that would touch the middle of the funnel. I bought enough part where I would have 5 sets for my double electric pump & I became so frustrated with them coming off that I returned the other 3 unopened sets. Also one of these descriptions says there's 2 in the box & that's not true It should be, I bought some from Walmart & some from amazon, it says on the avent website that they are compatible with all models.I'm sure u can return them if they don't. Be fair warned that these slipped off multiple times while I was pumping. The edge pieces would come off sometimes but the most frustrating part was the piece that would touch the middle of the funnel. I bought enough part where I would have 5 sets for my double electric pump & I became so frustrated with them coming off that I returned the other 3 unopened sets. Also one of these descriptions says there's 2 in the box &... » Read More It should be, I bought some from Walmart & some from amazon, it says on the avent website that they are compatible with all models.I'm sure u can return them if they don't. Be fair warned that these slipped off multiple times while I was pumping. The edge pieces would come off sometimes but the most frustrating part was the piece that would touch the middle of the funnel. I bought enough part where I would have 5 sets for my double electric pump & I became so frustrated with them coming off that I returned the other 3 unopened sets. Also one of these descriptions says there's 2 in the box & that's not true « Show Less
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Sorry. I can't help you. The nipples I purchased were quickly abandoned by both the chicks and me because they didn't work as advertised.
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Hi, Eva. I am using the Lansinoh pump, however, in looking at the picture of the Avent pump, the suction cups look like they would work with this bra. The area where you attach the suction cups stretches, so I don't THINK you should have a problem.
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I have never used Avent breast pump so I'm not sure. But I think Avent and medela bottles are different in size of the collar :)
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It's hard to determine size without an actual shield. I would recommend buying the standard (24mm), and then checking it against this guide (that is what I did), and then see if you need to return it for a different size. http://www.medela.com/IW/en/breastfeeding/good-to-know/right-size-of-breastshield.html
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Yes these are the ones that fit. I also recommend you look up being the right shield size. You may have to replace the comfort shield if you have larger nipples. It will save you some frustration of you have trouble after you have your baby.