In this special birthday episode, I sit down with Faith Samaan, Be Well Baby’s lead lactation consultant, to talk about flange sizing—what it is, why it matters, and how the right fit can completely change your pumping experience.
We dive into why the “standard” flange size doesn’t work for most bodies, how the latest research has shifted best practices, and why comfort, efficiency, and milk output are all deeply connected. If you’re pregnant, pumping, exclusively pumping, or supporting feeding families—this episode is packed with practical, empowering information.
Faith Samaan is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) with nearly 18 years of experience supporting families through pregnancy, postpartum, NICU stays, and long-term feeding journeys. She’s known for her deep clinical knowledge, compassionate care, and expertise in flange sizing, tongue tie, milk supply, and complex feeding challenges.
Faith Samaan offers both virtual flange sizing appointments and in-home visits in and around Portland, Oregon.
Head to bewellbaby.org to contact our team or just send a text to 971-351-2714
Article: Flange Styles: Features, Benefits, and How to Choose
Goldie Kits: Pano 13-15; Crater 12-14 (these are just to show you the shapes; you should get fitted by a professional if you can!)
Keywords
flange sizing, breast pump flange size, lactation consultant flange fitting, IBCLC advice, lactation advice, pumping comfort, breastfeeding support, chestfeeding support, pumping pain, exclusively pumping, prenatal lactation support, pumping without pain, exclusive pumping, low milk supply, NICU pumping, virtual flange fitting
Next week’s episode is a fun one—December 13th is Taylor Swift’s birthday, and Dr. Emily is dedicating the entire episode to all the ways she would support Taylor through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and beyond… now that she’s officially advanced maternal age.
You won’t want to miss it!
