[valerie anne]

The Hakaa is supposed to be very gentle in its action, but from what you say it seems to be doing something for you.

I am finding that the flanges are not as soft as I would like, and are causing under-breast weals after a long pumping session. 

I get more breast volume if I pre-load the pumps with some water. This is making me a bit more pendulous, but I don't want to be too pert.