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>had letdowns frequently that just soaked through everything. I cautioned her
>about not wearing the devices all the time, just for periods when she had to
>be out in a place where it would be a problem. I was really disappointed when
>she moved away and didn't report! Anyone else have experiences to report, or
>suggestions to help this sort of severe leakage problem? Thanks.
>
>Denise Mollenkopf, RNC, IBCLC
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I found on returning to work every time someone asked me about my beautiful
darlings, I needed to change my shirt !-) After a while, I learnt to;
1. wear shirts that didn't show the milk stains/wet patches
2. use my husband's folded hankies as breastpads rather than commercial ones
3. change the breastpads often!
4. adopt a pose so no-one could tell I was putting pressure on my breasts to
stop the leaking!

We have a product here which is made from the same stuff they make cloth
nappy liners from. Its an open weave in the shape of a pocket so you can
fill it with hankies (or tissues/toilet paper if you run out). I found it
worked well too. Cloth nappies cut into small squares are also more
absorbant and far more useful, too.

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Narelle Clark
   o        o     Underfed, underwashed, underslept - but well loved.
  \ / o  o \ /          It's great being a parent!
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