Disposable breast pads should be thin so that they are not visible under clothing and capable of absorbing moisture well and keeping it inside. Only natural materials can be used for their manufacture.
Breast pads are a real godsend for young mothers, because most of them are faced with such a problem as milk leakage, which begins immediately after the baby is born. Of course, a woman is always happy when she has her own milk, but at the same time she thinks about how to solve the problem with leaks, because until they stop, it can take from 2 weeks to a couple of months.
What are breast pads
Breast pads are disposable and reusable. As for disposable, there are more than 50 different brands of this device on the Russian market. All of them differ significantly from each other, and above all, by the filler. It can be used as a soft, non-woven or gel material. Disposable breast pads are very similar to sanitary napkins, which is why some women use them to collect milk flowing out when there are no pads at hand. However, when going to the hospital or preparing for discharge, you should take care of breast inserts in advance, because it is in the first days after childbirth that there is a lot of milk.
Which to choose
Disposable breast pads must be individually wrapped, it is unacceptable that the pads just "roll around" in the box. In the early days of feeding and pumping, sore nipples need special care and hygiene. The material that is in direct contact with the breast must be made of natural fibers capable of being quickly absorbed and retaining moisture inside. Therefore, disposable pads containing polyethylene, synthetics or waterproof material should be returned to the shelf. The breathable surface will always keep the breasts dry, preventing the growth of pathogenic bacteria and speeding up the healing process of the nipples.
It would seem that such a factor that does not play a special role, such as Velcro, can significantly alleviate the condition of a woman, since the non-Velcro pads are constantly moving inside the bra and rub the already irritated skin even more. The ergonomics of the shape and the thickness of the disposable pad are very important, because it should be invisible under the clothes. It is worth paying attention to the color of the earbuds. Ideally, it should be white, the dye in the product can irritate the skin and cause allergic reactions.
Disposable pads should be changed as often as possible, and regardless of the choice, remember to ventilate your breasts. Breast pads are not recommended for cracked nipples.
