Breastfeeding is one of the most natural processes in the world. Unfortunately, it does not always work in an ideal way, and often causes a woman unpleasant sensations. To date, many devices have been developed that make feeding more pleasant and comfortable, and also contribute to solving certain problems that previously made this process almost impossible.
Lactation pads for breastfeeding are most often used in cases of irregular shape of the nipples or the presence of painful cracks on them.
With their help, you can adjust the shape and help the child make the correct grip, reducing the possible traumatic effect, which in turn will contribute to the healing of cracks.
Breast pads will also allow the baby to learn how to suck properly. This is especially true if the first time after childbirth was not possible to carry out natural feeding. In addition, nursing pads are an excellent way to prevent and protect your breasts from dryness and cracks.
But even with such a huge number of advantages, you should not abuse this useful device: after all, there is always the other side of the coin. Breast pads can lead to stagnation of milk due to less active lactation than in the natural case.
A child often does not suck out milk in full, and as a result, each time it is produced in smaller and smaller quantities. In addition, prolonged use of the pads causes the baby to become addictive and prevents one hundred percent contact with the mother. If we talk about addiction, we can not say about the psychological fear of the mother. If you use linings for several weeks, it is very difficult to decide on feeding without them.
Breast pads must be selected correctly. There are two main varieties of them, depending on the material used for their manufacture.
The most common models are latex or silicone. Preference should be given last. In form, there are many options: oval, rounded types, as well as butterflies made in the manner of. When buying, few are guided by such a secondary characteristic, it is much more important to choose the right size. There are three main types: S, M, L. They are determined by the diameter of the nipples. The average, of course, is M, in this situation the diameter of the nipple is one centimeter, with the smallest version the circumference is less than a centimeter, and at the maximum, respectively, more.
In order for the breast pads to last long enough, one should not forget to take care of them. Before first use, heat treatment by sterilization or boiling is always required. Repeating this procedure after each feeding is not required. It is enough just to wash the pads with soap and rinse thoroughly with running water, then dry and store in a dust-protected place.