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Breast pads
Designed to soak up the excess milk coming from your
breasts between
feeds, breast pads just slip into the cup of your bra,
helping to keep you dry, clean and comfortable as well
as preventing embarrassing stains that might otherwise
come through your clothing. Breast pads are generally
manufactured from environmentally friendly materials,
and are usually a mix of absorbent and padded layers
with moisture proof backings. They are usually sold
in packs of 30, 40, 50 or 100.
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In the early weeks you will get through lots of breast
pads as the milk flow is vigorous. Constantly damp nipples
can make your breasts sore, so you will need to change
the pads at least every morning, night, and after each
feed. Once your milk production is settled you are less
and less likely to leak, and may not need breast pads
at all.
Some breast pads are contoured to the shape of the
breast, and the most popular brand has a nipple indent
which helps keep it in place. A more economical type
is a square shape with no contours.
Most brands of breast pad are disposable, but you can
buy a machine washable variety, usually sold in packs
of six.
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