19-12-2015, 20:57
A few points.
Firstly, I don't think you need to be worried about excess nipple suction. As I write this, I have been pumping for nearly two hours at maxim rate & vacuum, and I would like more!
The key to avoid soreness is to lubricate the entire breast well with baby oil and to keep the cones centred on your nipples to avoid chafe (they can wander so that your nipples start to rub on the cones).
Until you get used to aggressive breast pumping, the lower settings of the Ardo should be very benign.
The pump is designed to be used in a sitting position, and otherwise it might be difficult to keep yourself latched on. I find that a tee shirt bra with the cups folded down holds the pumps firmly on my breasts.
If I tried to pump in bed, I would have the problem of keeping the cones centred and held firmly against my boobs.
Also, any nipple discharges would not drain into the collection bottles.
Firstly, I don't think you need to be worried about excess nipple suction. As I write this, I have been pumping for nearly two hours at maxim rate & vacuum, and I would like more!
The key to avoid soreness is to lubricate the entire breast well with baby oil and to keep the cones centred on your nipples to avoid chafe (they can wander so that your nipples start to rub on the cones).
Until you get used to aggressive breast pumping, the lower settings of the Ardo should be very benign.
The pump is designed to be used in a sitting position, and otherwise it might be difficult to keep yourself latched on. I find that a tee shirt bra with the cups folded down holds the pumps firmly on my breasts.
If I tried to pump in bed, I would have the problem of keeping the cones centred and held firmly against my boobs.
Also, any nipple discharges would not drain into the collection bottles.