by Crystal Nelson | Mar 3, 2023 | cracked nipple
Guest: Milk Effect, Carisa Myers, IBCLC, RN Breastfeeding can be a difficult and uncomfortable experience for many mothers, and finding the right products to make it easier is essential. Pumping sprays are one of the best inventions to ever happen for breast pumping,... 
by Crystal Nelson | Nov 19, 2022 | Breast Pump, cracked nipple, Flange Sizing, How to measure nipples, Irritated nipple, Nipple Queen Ruler
Nipple Queen Ruler: Make sure you size your nipples so you can use properly fitted pumping products with your breast pump. You can read this blog to learn all about the issues that can develop when you use flanges that are too big or too small. The majority of moms... 
by Crystal Nelson | Jan 17, 2022 | Beaugen Cushions, cracked nipple, elastic nipples, Flange, Flange Sizing
Sorry Medela, You may have been around the block since 1961, but one thing you have fallen short on is the PersonalFit Flex flanges. Years ago, when I started sizing moms, I realized how short the Medela flanges were in comparison to other brands on the market. Not... 
by Crystal Nelson | Dec 1, 2021 | Breast Pump, cracked nipple, Nipple discoloration, Pumping Pretty Inserts, Vasospasm, Willow
Having sized moms who use the Willow pump for the past few years I have seen a few common, unpleasant issues. In this blog we will discuss nipple discoloration while using Willow. Willow offers flange sizes 21mm, 24mm and 27mm. As of a few months ago, they came out... 
by Crystal Nelson | Aug 2, 2019 | cracked nipple, Irritated nipple
Best Time to Measure Nipples for the Right Size Flange? I know I am going against the norm but in my experience, you measure your nipples before your next pump. If you pump every two hours then you can literally measure just before your next scheduled pump.Why do you... 
by Crystal Nelson | Jul 18, 2019 | cracked nipple, Irritated nipple, swelling
I Thought Your Nipples Aren’t Supposed to Rub Inside the Flange? This is a very common comment I get from moms trying to figure out the right size flange to use. Trust me, I understand your confusion, but let me break it down for you. Let’s say...