Virtual Sizing Session: Your Flange Fit Questions Answered
By Willow: Wearable Breast Pump – Willow Pump | Published: 2026-11-04
Category: Avis sur les produits
A virtual sizing session helps you confirm flange fit and milk storage basics before you commit to a pump setup. Here are the questions to ask and what to expect.
Quick answer
Book a virtual sizing session if you are unsure about flange fit, switching pump styles, or want personalized guidance on milk storage and handling. It is a low-cost way to get answers before you buy more parts or change your routine.
When a sizing session is worth it—and when it is not
A sizing session makes the most sense when you have a specific fit question you cannot resolve with a printed measuring guide, or when you are moving between pump types and want to avoid buying the wrong insert set. It is less useful if you already have a comfortable, effective fit and only need general storage timelines, which are widely published.
What the Willow Virtual Sizing Session actually covers
The session focuses on breast milk storage and handling: how long milk lasts under different conditions, safe thawing and warming methods, and related tips. It is not a flange-measurement appointment, so bring your fit questions separately if that is your main concern.
Flange fit and sizing session FAQ
- How do I find my flange size?
- Measure the diameter of your nipple base in millimeters, not the areola, and compare it to the pump maker’s size chart. If you sit between sizes or have pain, book a fitting consultation rather than guessing. Measure both nipples—they can differ by a size or more.
- Does the Virtual Sizing Session measure my flange size?
- No. The session covers breast milk storage and handling, including storage duration, thawing, and warming. Use it for those questions, and ask your pump manufacturer or a lactation consultant for flange measurement. Bring storage questions to this session; bring fit questions to a fitting specialist.
- What should I ask in a pumping fit consultation?
- Ask about pain during pumping, whether your nipple moves freely in the tunnel, how to tell if the flange is too small or too large, and when to try a sizing insert. Concrete symptoms get you better answers than 'Is this right?' Note your pump model and current flange size before the appointment.
- Can a sizing session help me choose between wearable and manual pumps?
- Only indirectly. The session is about milk storage and handling, not pump selection. For pump choice, compare suction, collection cup capacity, and how often you pump—those specs matter more than a sizing appointment. Decide on pump type first, then use a session to fine-tune storage and handling.
- Is a virtual sizing session worth the cost?
- At USD 17.50, it is a low-risk way to get personalized storage guidance if you are unsure about thawing, warming, or shelf life. Skip it if you already follow a trusted storage chart and have no specific questions. Write down two or three storage questions before you book so the time is focused.
Product facts
- Virtual Sizing Session: The Virtual Sizing Session is a personalized guidance session on breast milk storage and handling, priced at USD 17.50. It gives you a direct way to ask storage and thawing questions, but it is not a substitute for a hands-on flange fitting.
Virtual Sizing Session
