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Hacks and Nuances for Pumps and Flange Fittings
With so many pumps and flanges on the market, this training helps you stay current, feel confident, and better support the families you serve.
Of course, a one hour webinar can't tell you everything you need to know, but it’s a GREAT START in supporting parents as they navigate pumping and flange fitting.
Here's What's Included
- What HACKing means and how to do it (Using "Third-party parts", which adaptors you’ll like to have)
- Nuances related to nipple measurement/assessment for flange fitting
- What it means (to me) when the nipple moves “freely” in the flange tunnel
- What to do when we see color changes, pain or damage with a flange
Who's It For?
If you work with parents who pump or plan to pump (IBCLCs, lactation and breastfeeding counselors, doulas, nurses, midwives, physicians, durable medical equipment company staff, and any perinatal professional), this webinar is for you. Be more prepared to answer questions about pumping when your clients ask you--because they will--as people are using pumps more and more, around the world.
Join me as I go over many things to consider when guiding parents who use pumps.
Now there’s actual data proving a better way to size flanges…and it’s not the old “just add X millimeters” approach.
Find out the responses to these questions:
- “What are common “hacks”, are they safe, and how can we help?
- “What are the nuances I should know about when assessing nipple size and flange fit?
- “Are there settings that I should use during a flange fitting and/or recommend for my clients?
…then this webinar is a must-attend.
What You'll Learn
- The History of Flanges and Breastpumps - who invented them and why that matters
- Traditional vs. New Sizing Methods - and why the old method is failing families
- Flange Market Overview - what options are available for families and professionals to choose from
- The Evidence Behind the "Smaller Flanges" Approach - first-of-its-kind research
- How YOU Can Learn How to Better Support Your Clients - an updated approach, using the now-available tools
Why You Need This Guide:
Enhance Client Comfort
Eliminate nipple pain/discomfort with a customized flange fitting, fostering a positive pumping experience.
Boost Milk Supply
Optimize pumping efficiency (duration of the pumping session), which will increase milk yield for some of your clients.
Professional Credibility
Provide evidence-based recommendations that build your clients’ trust and confidence in your care.
There has never been evidence for the “standard” flange sizes, and most of our clients need 13-17mm flanges…it’s RARE to need 18 or larger (they exist, but are not common).
Meet Your Host
Jeanette Mesite Frem, MHS, IBCLC, CCE
Jeanette is a lactation and birth professional, the creator of the Flange FITS™ Guide, and co-author of the first-ever published research study that compared pumping results using standard flanges vs. much smaller flange sizes.
She’s trained thousands of professionals to rethink flange fitting, increase client comfort, and improve milk output. Her mission: empower professionals to confidently fit flanges based on the results of a flange fitting session—not guesswork.
Meet Your Host
Jeanette Mesite Frem
MHS, IBCLC, CCE
Jeanette is a lactation and birth professional, the creator of the Flange FITS™ Guide, and co-author of the first-ever published study comparing standard and smaller flange sizes.
She’s trained thousands of professionals to rethink flange fitting, increase client comfort, and improve milk output. Her mission: empower professionals to confidently fit flanges based on the results of a flange fitting session—not guesswork.
Something Important to Note
Flange size is not one-size-fits-all. Or even two sizes fit all. Gone are those days.
While yes, using smaller flanges can reshape pumping outcomes for your clients—faster results, higher output…there are other aspects to know about pump parts.
WHY?
Because manufacturers are making pumps without enabling all the parts to work together, and other manufacturers are making adaptors…and for many years we’ve been told we can’t “hack” or “Frankenstein” pump parts together…I disagree, but we also need to be careful. We have to consider the:
- Shape of the flange
- Material of the flange
- Settings of the pump
- Additional tools that might help with pumping comfort
- Adaptors our clients may need or benefit from using
...and many more aspects!
The pumps on the market vary from each other in many ways! Even within one company there can be many different designs that work differently from each other. Then there are many different hacks and nuances to consider. It’s complicated. Let’s work together to help parents figure this out!
The 3 Core “Secrets” You Need To Know About Flange Sizing
‘One-Size-Fits-Most’ Became the Standard—and It’s Failing Families
The real story behind pump manufacturers’ sizes is that no one seems to have questioned the flange size since two men invented the flange in the early 1800s. There’s never been a study looking at different size flanges–until now!
The Flange FITS™ Approach Outperformed Standard Sizing in Our Study
During this webinar,
you’ll hear the step-by-step breakdown of how we measured, tried different flanges, and observed flange fit for maximum milk output and comfort.
You’ll hear about the surprising “sweet spot”
in flange diameter that makes pumping painless—participants called
it “very comfortable or feels like nothing."
There Are Simple Strategies to Implement This Research in Your Practice Right Away
You’ll hear how to turn your new knowledge into
real-world results without needing fancy equipment or advanced credentials.
Why not make yourself
one of the local lactation heroes by solving a problem that has stumped lactation pros for years: “Why do some parents pump so little, so painfully?”
a special bonus Available for those who upgrade to VIP!
Those who upgrade to our VIP option, which you will see once you register, will have a chance to add a FITS Guide Badge Buddy at 20% off.
*Note: The replay will be available for viewing 14 days from the date the recording is released to you (you'll get an email with the link), NOT 14 days from when YOU start watching it. Instructions to access the recording will be emailed to you, so be SURE to check your junk, spam, promotions, and/or subscriptions folders. Please note, if you unsubscribe from emails from Babies in Common, you won’t receive the notification about the replay.
Only ONE Live Session This Time...Don’t Miss It!
Imagine how your clients will feel when they meet with you, with your confidence that you can help them use their pump!
Now Imagine yourself six months from now
With every client and every pump you work with, your confidence grows.
You know how to guide families well, get creative with the parts they have, suggest additional parts when appropriate, and spot the subtle nuances that can make all the difference in pumping success.
That deepens your expertise, builds even more trust in your care, and ultimately helps more babies get more milk. Yay!
What Professionals Are Saying
[After the flange fitting] I was able to pump at a much higher power level than before -- for example, I wasn't able to go higher than 2 or 3 on my Spectra, but now I can go to 9, 10, sometimes 11 with no pain! It's wild! Before it would take many minutes for my letdown, and now it's nearly instant. I don't really know very well how much more milk I'm getting because I wasn't pumping regularly before the fitting because it was so painful and slow. However, I know for certain that it's much faster to get to 4 oz (sometimes less than 10 minutes total both sides while before I was lucky to get to 4 oz even after 20 minutes total). [Now] I feet a lot more in control and I understand more what is happening. So it gave me a lot of confidence and made it seem less...random and painful. Now that I'm back at work this is incredibly helpful and a relief as my baby is relying upon me pumping and I still need to actually get work done.
~ Stephanie
[The flange fitting session] ensured I found the right flange size for yield and comfort. Your consultation also helped be understand what to expect, what effective pumping looks like and how to actually use the pump features.
~ Brandy
I was using a flange that was too big for my nipples and I found pumping uncomfortable. When Jeanette gave me the proper size, I found pumping to be much more comfortable, and I was able to tolerate pumping for a longer period of time. This allowed me to collect enough milk to exclusively breastfeed my daughter, while working full time! Flange fitting changed my breastfeeding experience and allowed me to be successful in breastfeeding my daughter for 16 months (and counting!). I was so nervous to have to pump when I went to work full time, but with Jeanette's expert guidance, we found the right flange size that allowed me to be comfortable while pumping and helped me retain my milk supply.
~ Melanie
STILL GOT QUESTIONS? WE GOT YOU!
Frequently Asked Questions
Watch the “Hacks and Nuances for Pumps and Flange Fitting” Webinar
Catch the replay, which will be available for 2 weeks (from when it is released, NOT from when you start watching).
When you register, you’ll receive:
- A confirmation of your exclusive seat!
- Reminders so you don’t miss The Replay!
- Exclusive opportunity to Attend/View our TWO post-webinar VIP Sessions
- “Exploring Wearables: Considerations for Supporting our Clients”
- “Practical Tips for Flange Fitting”, which includes virtual flange fitting sessions
Don’t miss your chance to become the local expert in supporting pumping parents and expand the services you offer in your practice!
Unfortunately, these webinars do not offer CERPs. However, there are new and updated presentations, courses, and workshops coming soon! Stay tuned for information about those options.
What if I can’t Watch now?
No problem! Everyone who registers will receive access to a 14-day replay of the webinar from the day of registration. You’ll still get the full training, earn 1 L-CERP*, and receive the PDF of the research study if you watch the webinar within the 14-day time period AND submit for your CERP.
Will I still get the bonus if I watch the replay?
Yes! As long as you watch the replay within 14 days, you’ll receive:
- The PDF summary of the study
- The Flange FITS™ Guide
- 14-day replay access
- 1 L-CERP
What’s the date and time of the webinar?
The webinar will begin 30 minutes after you register. You’ll receive the link in your confirmation email right after registering AND you'll be redirected to the page.
How do I collect my CERP?
You will receive an email with instructions after you watch the webinar and you can access it via the webinar page.
Is this webinar approved for CERPs?
Yes! You’ll earn 1 L-CERP simply for watching the webinar. Details on how to claim your certificate will be shared on the page and via email.
Is this really free?
Yes! The webinar is 100% free to attend. There is an optional VIP upgrade available for those who want extended training, bonus content, and additional CERPs—but it’s not required.
Who is this webinar for?
This session is designed for IBCLCs, doulas, midwives, nurses, lactation counselors, and any perinatal professionals who support pumping families. Whether you’re new to flange fitting or already helping clients with it, you’ll walk away with new, evidence-based tools.
How will I access the webinar?
After registering, you’ll be redirected to the page where the webinar will take place. We will also email you a replay link. Be sure to check your junk or promotions folder if you don’t see it.
What’s covered in the webinar?
We’ll explore:
- The history of flange sizing and how current standards came to be
- The evidence supporting smaller flange sizes (based on our published study)
- What you can do immediately to improve pumping outcomes for your clients
Can I ask questions during the webinar?
No, since the live webinar has already taken place, you cannot ask questions in real time. However, you can ask them in our Facebook group!
Yes! We’ll have a live Q&A segment at the end, so bring your questions. Jeanette will be answering as many as time allows.
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