What Is Breast Pads?
A Breast Pad is a cloth or disposable pad worn against the nipple and breast of a nursing mother to absorb any milk that may leak between feedings. It is inserted between the bra and the breast. Disposable pads are common and located easily online or in specialty stores.
What Does A Breast Pad Do?
Nursing pads, also called breast pads, are a very useful breastfeeding accessory. Placed into a regular or a nursing bra, they can absorb breast milk from leaking breasts to help prevent embarrassment, and protect your clothing from stains.
Are Breast Pads Necessary?
If you have decided that breastfeeding is for you, you will need to purchase nursing pads. For the first few days after your baby is born, you may be able to get by without them, but as your milk comes in you will need nursing pads.
How Long Do I Need To Use Nursing Pads?
As long as you change your breast pads as soon as they become damp, you can wear them day and night if you wish. Some people prefer to sleep on a towel to catch any leaks at night.
How many nursing pads do I need per day?
How many reusable breast pads you’ll need depends on how frequently you can wash them. If you leak 2-3 times a day and do laundry every other day, for example, you’d need 8-12 reusable breast pads.
Factors To Consider When Choosing Breast Pads?
- Comfortable
- Absorbent
- Coverage
- Contoured
Do I Need To Buy Breast Pads?
Leaks generally ease up once your supply is established, but they can happen anytime as long as you’re producing milk, so we recommend wearing a pair of breast pads for the duration of your breastfeeding journey. So, we recommend purchasing 5 sets of breast pads to begin with.
Types Of Breast Pads?
- Disposable Pads
Disposable breast pads are discreet, relatively thin, single-use absorbent pads. Some come individually wrapped in plastic to ensure they are sanitary.
Disposable Pads;
Benefits:
- Convenient.
- Easy to use.
- Contain adhesive to stay in place.
- Many are plastic-lined to prevent leaks.
- Thin & discreet.
- Reusable Pads
Reusable breast pads are machine washable and can be used multiple times. They are made of various materials for improved comfort and absorbency.
Benefits:
- Eco-friendly.
- Cost-effective.
- Breathable
Using Disposable Breast Pads;
- Prepare Your Nipple
Keeping a bacteria-free environment is essential when using breast pads, so make sure your nipple is dry before applying a clean one. If your nipples are irritated, apply nipple cream before your breast pad.
- Remove Adhesive Backing
Using clean hands, remove pads from their packaging, and carefully peel off the adhesive backing, if your brand includes adhesive.
- Position Nipple Centrally
To maximize the absorbency of your breast pad and avoid leaks, center your nipple on the pad.
- Press Adhesive Against Bra
Bring your bra up into place toward your breast and press the adhesive side of the pad into the cup of the bra. When you position your bra fully into place, re-adjust the pad if it is not in the proper position.
- Replace When Wet
When your pad becomes moist from milk leakage, remove it promptly and discard it to reduce your chance of infection or irritation. Replace your breast pad with a new, clean one.
- Wet Nipple If Pad Gets Stuck
If your breast pad becomes stuck to your nipple, gently apply a little moisture and it should release. Avoid pulling it as this could be very uncomfortable, especially if your nipples are cracked or irritated.
Using Reusable Breast Pads;
- Use Clean, Dry Pads
- Prepare Your Nipple
- Secure Pad In Bra Cup
- Adjust If Necessary
- Replace When Wet
- Wash Your Breast Pad
Prices Of Breast Pad In Ghana;
Aveat Washable Breast Pads GH₵ 25
Breast Pad Disposable GH₵ 35
Breast Pads GH₵ 45