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Room to Move™ Breast Shield Sizing

Medela's Room to Move™ approach provides a safe, evidence-based starting point for breast shield sizing by accounting for natural nipple expansion during pumping. Rather than relying on measurement alone, it incorporates comfort, nipple movement, and milk flow to support individualized fit selection.

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    Medela PersonalFit™ PLUS breast shield side view

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    Explores Medela's "Room to Move" approach and provides practical tips for assessing fit, recognizing sizing issues, and helping mothers optimize their pumping experience.

      PersonalFit™ PLUS Breast Shields

      Designed to Optimize Milk Expression

      IMPROVED FIT: 105° opening angle matches natural contours of a lactating breast, reducing breast tissue compression to support a gentle pumping experience.1,2*

      INCREASED FLEXIBILITY & COMFORT: Patented oval breast shield can be rotated, supporting positioning flexibility across a range of breast shapes. Clinically proven to improve comfort during pumping.2,3*

      MORE MILK: 11% more milk and 4% more PAMR (Percentage of Available Milk Removed) were obtained after 15 minutes when double pumping with an electric breast pump.2*

        References

        1. Schlienger A et al. Breastfeed Med. 2016; 11(2):A28-A29.

        2. Sakalidis VS et al. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2020; 99(11):1561-1567.

        3. Clinical study comparing 105° Vs 90° shield opening angle, data on file (NCT02492139).

        *Compared to traditional breast shields with a 90° angle.