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1. A flexible membrane constructed from silicone configured for insertion into a breast pump flanged housing, the flexible membrane comprising: a heat and water resistant pressure sensitive adhesive positioned on a bottom portion of the flexible membrane, the heat and water resistant pressure sensitive adhesive for detachably connecting the flexible membrane to a flanged housing, an outer portion, a middle portion, an inner portion, and an opening extending therethrough, wherein the inner portion contains a plurality of tapered support pads positioned partially around the opening of the flexible membrane in a configuration to mimic the feel of a baby's mouth on a breast, the plurality of support pads each having a separate internal chamber containing silicone, the plurality of support pads configured to simulate the sensation of a baby's mouth on the user's breast when the flexible membrane is inserted into the breast pump flanged housing and used with a breast pump, the plurality of support pads positioned around the opening of the flexible membrane are configured to cause the breast to be massaged by each of the support pads by intermittent suction action produced by the breast pump; wherein the plurality of support pads are configured to apply pressure to the mammary ducts of the breast thereby increasing user comfort and breast milk productivity.
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