Medela PersonalFit Flex Breast Shield is the PersonalFit breast shield upgraded with the newest Flex Technology. PersonalFit breast shield is designed to easily adapt to your shape, and encourages your milk flow by helping to prevent compression of the milk ducts. This makes it easier for every mum to find the pumping position that’s most comfortable, most efficient position to pump - even as your breast shape changes. 

• Adaptable: The new 105° angle and oval shape are designed to better fit the shape of mom’s breast and help milk flow more easily.
• The soft, smooth, flexible rim lays smoothly on the breast for a comfortable, natural feeling
• The oval shape of the breast shield can be rotated 360° to whatever position is most comfortable.
• Effectiveness: Shield design helps facilitate 11% more milk vs the traditional 90° breast shield, due to better breast fit
• Improved Efficiency/Faster Milk Ejection: The new opening angle is designed to reduce pressure on the breast and optimize milk flow.
• PersonalFit breast shield available in various tunnel sizes for you to choose the right size for maximum comfort and pumping efficiency.
• Made from BPA-free materials
• Compatible with all Medela breast pumps (use the original connector that came with your Medela breast pump)

Why Flex technology is different?

• The first breast pump shield designed to adapt to your shape – rotates 360°, four tunnel sizes, flexible rim
• Developed following four clinical studies and shown to improve milk flow

PersonalFit Flex Breast Shield

It’s a whole new pumping experience, personalised to you.

The new PersonalFit Flex™ breast shield was developed with the help of a team of research scientists and breastfeeding mums. It’s designed to easily adapt to your shape, and encourages your milk flow by helping prevent compression of the milk ducts. This makes it easier for every mum to find the pumping position that’s most comfortable for her. The result? More comfortable, more efficient expression, shaped around you.

Our research scientists tested the PersonalFit Flex™ breast shield in four clinical studies with breastfeeding mums. Across more than 1,000 pumping sessions, they proved it delivered more comfort and efficiency. Like every Medela product, our Flex™ breast pumps are designed to make breastfeeding easier, so you can feed your baby with your amazing milk for longer.

PersonalFit Flex breast shield is compatible with all Medela breast pumps (use the original connector that came with your Medela breast pump).

Cleaning & Care Instructions

• Clean the breast shield immediately after use to avoid drying up of milk residues and to prevent growth of bacteria.
• Only use drinking-quality water for cleaning.
• Take care not to damage parts when using a brush.
• Do not use abrasive washing-up liquids/ detergents when cleaning the breast pump or pump set parts.
• Disassemble the pump-set into its individual parts.

Wash – before 1st use and after each use

• Rinse all parts with cold, clear drinking-quality water (approx. 20°C).
• Clean these parts with plenty of warm, soapy water (approx. 30°C). Use a commercially available washing-up liquid, preferably without artificial fragrances and colouring (pH neutral).
• Rinse the parts with cold, clear drinking-quality water for 10–15 seconds (approx. 20°C). Dry after washing.

Sanitise – before 1st use and once a day

• Cover the breast shield with water and boil at least 5 minutes. As an alternative to boiling use Quick Clean bags in the microwave in accordance with the instructions.

Drying/ Storage

• Dry with a clean cloth or leave to dry on a clean cloth. Put the clean parts in a clean storage bag or a clean environment. Do not store parts in an airtight container/bag if moist. It is important that all residual moisture dries.

FAQ

What are the PersonalFit Flex™ Breast Shields made of?
Medela PersonalFit Flex™ Breast Shields are made of food grade Polypropylene (PP) and Thermoplastic elastomers (TPE).

Is the material safe for mom and baby?
Yes, the material is made without BPA, natural rubber latex and phthalates.

How should I clean my PersonalFit Flex™ Breast Shields?
The PersonalFit Flex Breast Shields should be washed and sanitized prior to first use. They should continue to be washed after each use and sanitized once daily. Cleaning instructions for the PersonalFit Flex Breast Shields are the same as the cleaning instructions for your other breast pump parts that come in contact with your breast or breast milk; please refer to the breast pump instructions for use for detailed cleaning instructions.

How does the PersonalFit Flex™ Breast Shield yield more milk vs the traditional, 90 degree shields?
The new 105° opening angle and oval shape of the PersonalFit Flex breast shields allows more flexibility for mom to position the shield in different ways while she pumps, based on what’s comfortable for her. When let-down occurs, mom’s milk ducts get bigger – the new shape and angle allows the milk to flow more freely. Changing the opening angle of the flange from 90 degrees to 105 degrees made a difference; it better matched the contour of the breast and reduced compression of the milk ducts, which allows milk to flow more freely through them. This change resulted in increased volume of milk expressed during a pump session - 11.8 percent more overall on average. The 11.8 percent is the average but every mom’s personal experience will differ.

What breast pumps can you use the shield with?
PersonalFit Flex™ Breast Shields can be used with all Medela breast pumps. Make sure you use the original connector that came with your Medela breast pump.