My dd is now three weeks old, and nursing is going pretty well. We had a bit of a rocky start, but she's gaining well, and my nipples are no longer cracked and bleeding. Now I'm just wondering how to turn off the faucet! I'm easily leaking through my cotton breastpads every couple of hours, especially while nursing her on the other side. I tried going braless briefly, but couldn't stand the wet shirts, and ended up leaking on myself, dd, the bed, the carpet, and possibly the dogs. I need some sort of breast pad.
Are Lily Padz the way to go here, or will they likely lead to thrush (which I suspect I may already have - will check with pediatrician next week) or mastitis? Also, can these interfere with milk supply? Has anyone else had good luck with any other leak control devices?
Are Lily Padz the way to go here, or will they likely lead to thrush (which I suspect I may already have - will check with pediatrician next week) or mastitis? Also, can these interfere with milk supply? Has anyone else had good luck with any other leak control devices?