13-08-2010, 21:29
Hi, I´m also a former breastfeeding mom in my late 30s, using the M domes with NB. For me it was easier to maintain suction without the foam rings or any other padding, I just massage in a lot of lotion or oil (in the beginning I would directly cover the border of the domes with lotion, where they touch the skin) and hold the domes in place with my left hand while I pump with my right. It´s also easier lying on my back, especially when I just start the session.
After a while, when you have more fulness, it will get easier to get good suction, so don´t worry too much about it, it just takes time. The only good advice I can give you is to have patience! Which is not easy, I´m quite impatient myself, but it only works with constancy. Also, don´t try to go too fast, you have to be careful of damaging the skin.
hope that helps and good luck!
After a while, when you have more fulness, it will get easier to get good suction, so don´t worry too much about it, it just takes time. The only good advice I can give you is to have patience! Which is not easy, I´m quite impatient myself, but it only works with constancy. Also, don´t try to go too fast, you have to be careful of damaging the skin.
hope that helps and good luck!