I feel uncomfortable with the idea behind Lily Padz and never recommend them, other than a very occasional night around town (in that lovely, strapless, sexy evening dress...etc).
If a sudden unexpected let-down occurs while, for example, standing in line at the grocery store, or hearing a stranger's crying baby, then gently crossing your arms or putting gentle pressure on the nipples is sometime effective in stopping the leak. But encouraging a mother to always apply constant pressure to the nipple (wearing the Lily Padz) and never allowing drips or leaks to occur seems like inviting trouble...plugged ducts and mastitis!
I just visited the website and am disturbed that the company advertises them as a replacement for breast pads, and says that they are especially great for nighttime use!
A small disclaimer on one of the pages says: "Certain complications are inherent to breastfeeding. Should you experience redness, burning, irritation or fever, seek the advice of a medical professional."
Apparently infected breasts are a result of breastfeeding itself, and has nothing to do with the regular use of their product.
On a personal note, these products are sold as a fix to one of the "problems/drawbacks" of nursing. The process of letting-down and leaking breasts are one way Mother Nature works to insure that infants don't starve! Listening to your body, understanding the let-down reflex, and working to balance the body's supply and demand system are important and often overlooked aspects of breastfeeding. Products like these, that are marketed for everyday use, seem to cause more trouble for US mothers, who are already confused and struggling with breastfeeding as a cultural norm.
OK, off my soap box and into the kitchen to get dinner going...
Michelle Swanson, LLLL
mother of three, tandem nursing two
Wyoming, USA
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Subject: Re: Lilly Padz
Date: Sat, 5 Jan 2008 21:19:18 GMT
Can someone share some info about Lily Padz? Would you recommend them? Do they work well?
Thank you.
Susan in Minnesota, USA rn ibclc
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