We must not forget that the breast, as a result of the continuous changes to which it is subjected both during pregnancy and in the subsequent puerperium, is a source of continuous liquid losses that a mother must be able to manage both to guarantee correct epidermal hygiene and to safeguard the fabrics he wears.
In reality it does not matter whether it is colostrum leakage or milk leakage: a non-dry breast can represent the creation of a possible harmful bacterial source both for the maternal lactiferous ducts and for the oral mucosa of the newborn.
What are nursing pads?
These are simple disk-shaped devices that are applied in front of the nipples, in order to absorb the milk that is lost either from one breast while the other is sucking, or during the maternal rest period, when the alveoli regenerate the milk.
Although the materials that compose them may be different, those in cotton are unquestionably preferable, since they are the only ones that allow correct epidermal transpiration.
The available offer is varied: these milk collecting shells can be of different diameters, have one or more adhesive bands to allow better anchoring to the bra, or even be individually wrapped to allow transport with the safety of hygiene.
The Various Models
The material, as mentioned before, must preferably be natural.
If you choose the disposable method, it would be a good idea to take into account the environmental impact that this entails, favoring breastfeeding cups deriving from responsible and certified production.
If, on the other hand, you are green mothers, and perhaps with good dexterity, you can opt for the creation of entirely hand-sewn milk collecting cups, and therefore washable and sanitizable to your liking.
Precisely because the offer is wide, it is said that not every model is perfect for the mother who wants to use these cups. It is therefore advisable not to proceed with the massive purchase of a single brand, especially in the first postpartum period, but to try different ones in order to find the most performing one for your needs.
