Nipple Shields: Choosing & Using for Purpose
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On-demand workshop • 1.25 hours • 1 L-CERP approved by IBLCE • 6 months of access
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Nipple Shields: Choosing & Using for Purpose
Your clients are already using them. Make sure you know how to guide them — including when it's time to stop.
This workshop is being taught LIVE online on...
Tuesday, June 30th
9:00–10:15 am EDT
$37 | 1.25 hours | 1 L‑CERP approved by IBCLE
Gain access to the class for 6 months — watch on your own schedule!
Here's What's Included
- The real indications for nipple shield use (and how to tell when it's not actually needed)
- The different shapes and types on the market today — pros and cons of each
- How to walk a client through the process of using a nipple shield correctly
- Special uses, including pairing a shield with a supplemental nursing system
- How to guide a client through ceasing nipple shield use, step by step
Who's It For?
If you work with parents who breastfeed or chestfeed — IBCLCs, lactation and breastfeeding counselors, doulas, nurses, midwives, physicians, durable medical equipment company staff, and any perinatal professional — this workshop is for you. Nipple shields show up constantly in clinical practice, whether or not they're actually the right tool, and your clients are going to ask you about them.
Join me as I walk through how to help clients choose, use, and eventually stop using a nipple shield with confidence.
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:
- "Does my client actually need a nipple shield, or were they handed one too soon?"
- "Which shape and size is right for this specific parent and baby?"
- "How do I know when — and how — to help my client stop using it?"
…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 who has spoken about pumping and feeding gear to thousands of IBCLCs and perinatal professionals around the world. She's the creator of the Flange FITS™ Guide and co-investigator of the first-ever published study comparing flange fitting outcomes using standard vs. smaller flange sizes.
Her mission: help professionals feel grounded and confident with the products their clients are already using — nipple shields included — so every recommendation is evidence-informed, 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
Nipple shields are not one-size-fits-all. Gone are the days of grabbing whatever shield is in the supply closet and hoping for the best
WHY?
Because there's a lot more nuance to nipple shield use than most of our basic training ever covered. We have to consider:
- Shape and material of the shield
- Why your client started using one in the first place
- Fit relative to the parent's anatomy and the baby's mouth
- Whether it should be paired with another tool, like a supplemental nursing system
- How and when to start the weaning process
.....and several more details that matter. The shields on the market vary widely from each other, and what works for one parent-baby pair may not work for the next. Let's work through it together.
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 the Whole MILK Package, which you'll see the option for once you register, get access to 18.5 L-CERPs of content across the full pumping-and-feeding-gear curriculum — including this workshop.
*Note: The class will be available for 6 months from the date you are granted access (NOT from when you start watching). Instructions to access the replay will be emailed to you upon purchase completion. Please check your spam/promotions folders if you don't see it.
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 know exactly how to help them use — or stop using — a nipple shield.
Now Imagine Yourself a Few Months From Now
With every client who shows up with a shield in hand, your confidence grows. You know how to assess why it's being used, guide families toward the right shape and size when one is needed, and help them transition off it when it's not.
That deepens your expertise, builds even more trust in your care, and ultimately helps more babies feed comfortably and effectively. That's worth 75 minutes.
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 "Nipple Shields: Choosing & Using for Purpose" Webinar
The replay will be available for 6 months from purchase date (NOT from when you start watching).
When you register, you’ll receive:
- A confirmation of your exclusive seat!
- 1 L-CERP, approved by IBLCE
- “Exploring Wearables: Considerations for Supporting our Clients”
- “Practical Tips for Flange Fitting”, which includes virtual flange fitting sessions
- Exclusive access to upgrade into the Whole MILK Package at a discount available only to registrants
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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