Breasts bursting with milk, painful cracks on the nipples, leaking milk, leaving stains on the blouse - these problems cause discomfort to many mothers. Fortunately, there are now various devices that make breastfeeding very easy.
Nursing bra
A special nursing bra is irreplaceable for a young mother. Wearing it, you do not have to completely take off your underwear or expose your breasts for feeding. You just need to unfasten the removable part of the bra, opening the nipple for the baby.
The clasp can be located on the strap of the bra or between the cups. When choosing, you should also pay attention to the model and material. For a nursing mother, seamless cotton bras without lace details, ruffles and other decor are most convenient, because they will have to be worn almost around the clock.
Nursing clothes
Many blouses, shirts, T-shirts, tops and other clothes for nursing mothers are now on sale. Their peculiarity lies in the design, which provides quick access of the newborn to the breast, without exposing the abdomen and other parts of the body. On such clothes, slits are made, hiding them with yokes, there are also models with a wrap, removable details with fasteners and others - you can always choose what is more convenient for you.
Breast pump
A special device for expressing breast milk will help to establish or prolong lactation. With its help, you can make milk supplies in case it will not be possible to give the baby a breast (in case of forced departure, during the period of antibiotic treatment).
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There are manual and electronic breast pumps. The manual breast pump is equipped with a plunger handle, due to which pumping occurs. The electronic device does everything by itself - you just need to attach it to your chest and turn it on by pressing a button.
Breast pads
Lactation improves in a woman within a few weeks after childbirth. At this time, too much milk is sometimes produced, so the clothes get wet through. Confusion can happen on the street, in a line at a store, in a hospital, in any public place. Breast pads will help to save yourself from wet spots on the jacket: made of soft material, they do not irritate the delicate skin of the nipples, while perfectly absorbing liquid.
The liners are disposable and reusable. All of them are securely fixed inside the linen due to the outer sticky layer.
Pillow for feeding
The long C-shaped pillow, which allows pregnant women to sleep almost on their stomach, is also useful for feeding a baby. By placing a pillow around your waist, you can put your baby on it - this will take the strain off your hands.
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Breast wipes
With this tool, it is convenient to care for the bust during lactation. These wipes are impregnated with a special composition with milk proteins, which moisturize and soften the skin of the breast. They are very convenient to use outside the home when full breast hygiene cannot be carried out.
Cream for cracked nipples
Even before the birth of a baby, it is worth buying a cream for cracked nipples. It moisturizes them while healing wounds. It is best to start using this cream immediately after giving birth, applying it to the nipples after each feed to prevent cracking. The product contains only components that are safe for the child and do not cause allergies. So there is no need to rinse it off before feeding.
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