Name: michmat Title: pumping problems

I have been exclusively breastfeeding for over 5 months now. I pump to have enough milk for the 1 day a week I work and the occasional night out with husband. Everything was going great until about 3 weeks ago - all of a sudden it started to hurt when I pump as well as make my nipples/aereola crack and bleed. I haven't changed anything. Does anyone have any ideas/advice?  ?

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Name: LindsayK • Date: 04/08/2008 19:54:10

Maybe try a different pump? Do you use manual or electric? I tried both and preferred manual. Mine was an Avent one.  =

Name: LindsayK • Date: 04/08/2008 19:55:00

You can also try expressing manually (no pump, just your hands) I sometimes had more success that way before I found the pump I liked best. Good Luck  =

Name: mamal • Date: 04/09/2008 21:42:27

As Lindsay has asked is it manual or electric? Is the pump old or new? What brand? Have the settings been accidentally changed? Are you using any lanisoh?  =

Name: sapslucymom • Date: 04/16/2008 13:15:52

What pump are you using? If medela you can change the size of the cup. Usuing to small a cup can damage your breasts and nipples. Also make sure that you are directly center before pumping and make sure that the pump is off before putting to breast.  =