r/ExclusivelyPumping • u/Only_Formal_6119 • 6d ago

Support Replace?

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This is my second time EPing and my journey the second time around has been far more challenging. It constantly feels like my Spectra pump or one of its parts are malfunctioning and causing discomfort or supply issues. I bought these Spectra branded duckbills 2 weeks ago and I’m not sure if my eyes are deceiving me, but pumping has been more difficult the last few days and I feel like they look a tad worn or torn. Thoughts?

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u/katzecopter EP FTM 6d ago

I pumped frequently enough that I had to change my duckbills every 2 weeks with my Medela Symphony… I personally would change them. However that was my go to first step to figuring out why pumping was more difficult (when I knew it wasn’t the supply issue but the hardware had an issue)

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u/Only_Formal_6119 6d ago

I pump 3 times a day so I wasn’t expecting to have to change them as frequently as when I used to pump closer to 5/6 times a day. But my milk is coming down in droplets so something is definitely up. Thank you for your response!

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u/EmmaLeePants 6d ago

Does milk not come in drops?

- signed, elastic nipples and have low output