• When expressing using a wearable breast pump, make sure you choose the right horn size so your nipple fits comfortably and milk can flow with ease.
• Always check that the pump is positioned correctly, with your nipple centred in the tunnel before you start.
• Wear a supportive nursing bra that holds the pump securely without pressing too tightly.
• Begin pumping on a low suction setting and increase gradually if you need to.

Although it can be a little tricky to get used to at first, expressing and pumping breast milk shouldn’t hurt, feel uncomfortable or cause breast tenderness. 

How can I make my breast pump more comfortable?

If you’re just getting started and have run into some issues or are feeling unsure, it’s a good idea to:

• Measure your nipples to make sure you’re using the correct horn size.
• Check that your bra fits well, and that your wearable pump fits comfortably inside.
• Experiment with your pump’s settings to choose the right ones for you.

Feeling comfortable in your bra while pumping

After having a baby, your breasts may change a little – both in shape and size – and it’s a good idea to get your bra size re-measured so you can get a few new comfortable nursing bras that fit well and offer you the best support possible.

Our wearable pump fits easily and securely inside your nursing bra and feel comfortable to use – no matter which bra style you choose. You can also use our wearable pump inside your regular bras, but this may feel a little less secure.

The key is to make sure the bra you’re wearing holds the pump upright and level against your breast, even when you’re on the move.

If you’re finding your pump is squeezing your breast too much, you can try adding a bra adjuster clip (included with your pump) to the strap of your nursing bra to give your breasts and the pump a little more room.

If you lean forward, you’ll notice the pump will automatically stop working until you’re standing or sitting upright again.

Choosing the right settings on the wearable breast pump

The key here is to remember that every mum is different, every day is different, and every pumping session is different.

Using a breast pump feels different for everyone due to breast size, and the settings that work well for you one day could feel less comfortable the next, but it’s important to remember that pumping should never be painful.

Massage mode

To get started, you can select the ‘massage mode’, this uses a higher frequency and lower intensity to encourage hormone release to get you started.

This setting should help with your letdown, a reflex that releases the milk in your milk ducts and allows the milk to start flowing. Some women feel it as a tingling or warm sensation, others don’t feel anything but notice their milk starts to flow more freely. You can switch to massage mode at any point during your session as and when you need.

Expression mode

Expression mode is designed to mimic a baby’s sucking pattern, with a typically lower frequency and higher intensity compared to massage mode. Our wearable pump has eight expression settings, each with a higher intensity than the last.

Start on level one and increase approximately every 30 seconds until you find a setting that feels comfortable but also produces a good level of output. If it doesn’t feel right or hurts, just drop back down a setting until it feels more comfortable.