Medela PersonalFit™ Breast Shields - 21mm

Bruised my nipple. I have literally all sizes of guards and have had no success pumping. My son is gaining weight exclusively breastfeeding, thank God. The larger shields won’t pull milk and then every other smaller size just leaves me sore, bruised and hurting.

After several months of pumping with the standard 24 mm size shields, I realized they might be too big. The 21 mm ones actually fit and it is so much better - more comfortable as well as more efficient pumping. Wish I had gotten these months ago. The only issue is that the 21 mm shields aren't quite as easy to fit into the other parts of the pump - it's a tight fit. But still works fine.

Came home with the standard 24mm and larger breast shields from the hospital and soon discovered that I'm way more petite than the average new momma. I needed smaller shields for proper, painless pumping. Thank goodness the website is easy to navigate and that I was able to order the smaller shields. I still think a smaller size is needed, but this the smallest available. Why not offer all three sizes with the hospital issued medela packs though?

I bought this because I noticed the breast shields that come standard with all Medela pumps was a little too big. This size is a lot better but I kind of wish there was a size smaller. So far this size has worked better for me. A smaller size than 21mm will be better but for now it works.

Complete lifesaver finding the right size shield! There's no more pain while pumping, I'm getting more milk, no more clogged ducts, and I feel like my breasts are actually emptying now. The pictures Medela provides in their manual helped me figure out the standard shield was too big. The shipping was rather quick as well, 3 days I believe was all. Beyond happy with this purchase!