Breasts that are bursting with milk, painful cracks on the nipples, leaking milk, leaving spots on the blouse - these problems cause discomfort to many mothers. Fortunately, now there are various devices that greatly facilitate breastfeeding.
Nursing Bra
A special bra for breastfeeding is indispensable for a young mother. When you wear it, you don’t have to completely remove your clothes or expose your breasts for feeding. It is only necessary to unfasten the removable part of the bra, opening the nipple for the baby.
The clasp may be on the bra strap or between the cups. When choosing, it is also worth paying attention to the model and material. For a nursing mother, the most convenient is seamless cotton bras without lace details, ruffles and other decor, because you have to wear it almost round the clock.
Clothes for feeding
Now sold a lot of blouses, shirts, t-shirts, tops and other clothes for nursing mothers. Their peculiarity lies in the design that provides the newborn with quick access to the chest, without exposing the abdomen and other parts of the body. Slots are made on such clothes, hiding them with yokes, there are also models with a smell, removable parts on 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. Even with its help, you can make stocks of milk in case it will not be possible to give the baby a breast (in case of forced departure, during treatment with antibiotics).
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Breast pumps are manual and electronic. The manual breast pump is equipped with a piston handle, through which pumping is performed. The electronic device does everything itself - it is enough just to put it on the chest and turn it on with the push of a button.
Chest pads
Lactation is established in a woman within a few weeks after giving birth. Too much milk is sometimes released at this time, so the clothes get wet through. Embarrassment can happen on the street, in line at a store, in a hospital, in any public place. Breast pads will help you escape from wet spots on the jacket: made of soft material, they do not irritate the delicate skin of the nipples, while perfectly absorbing the liquid.
Lining is disposable and reusable. All of them are firmly fixed inside the laundry due to the outer sticky layer.
Pillow for feeding
A 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 the waist, you can put a baby on it - this will relieve stress on the hands.
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Breast Wipes
With this tool, it is convenient to care for the bust during lactation. Such wipes are impregnated with a special composition with milk proteins that moisturize and soften the skin of the chest. They are very convenient to use outside the home when it is impossible to conduct full-fledged breast hygiene.
Nipple Crack Cream
Even before the birth of a baby, you should buy a cream from nipple cracks. He moisturizes them while healing the wounds. It is better to start using this cream immediately after birth, applying to the nipples after each feeding - this will prevent the appearance of cracks. The composition of the product is only safe for the child components that do not cause allergies. So there is no need to wash it off before feeding.
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Devices for nursing mothers: YES or Nonsense?
A brief overview of the main devices to help a nursing mother - which ones are worth buying, and which ones are best not to be wasted. And also about breast pads:
In my opinion, a breast pump and cream, so that you do not have cracks and inflammation on the nipples, this is generally the most necessary and important thing that should first be with a nursing mother.
I am only for all these accessories that make life easier for young mothers! She herself used everything that was possible: a breast pump, and special bras, and creams for nipples. A lot of time, effort and nerves are saved.