Pumping Survival Guide: Vasospasms Edition:
Pumping Survival Guide: Vasospasm Edition
Signs of Vasospasms
-Nipples turning colors (purple, blue, white)
-Sharp shooting pains throughout the breast
-Nipple sensitivity
-Temperature sensitivity (i.e. going from warm air of shower to cool air in bathroom)
-Pain when pumping
-Ineffective latch if nursing
How They Occur
-Wrong pump
-Wrong pump settings
-Wrong pumping technique
-Wrong flange sizing
-Pump suction too high
-Pump too strong
-Reynauds Phenomenon
-Underlying Condition
How to Resolve:
-Book a Virtual Premier Pumping Consult
Correcting concerns can take time and trouble shooting may be needed to go through each area as it is not one-size fits all and the corrective action can vary for each individual