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"Denise Beck, RN IBCLC" <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 29 Mar 2004 16:00:30 -0500
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I have been wondering if anyone who uses the Lily Padz or knows of women
who use them have had any problems with thrush/infection if they leak or
pool milk while wearing them?

I understand the principle of there are like holding your arms to your
chest to stop the milk leakage, but it seems to me if they are not
positioned correctly or mom has a large milk supply there might be some
minor leakage.

I have checked the archives and have not found any answers to these
questions.  I found a post on 10/24/03 from Pat Bucknell for someone else
that was asking the same questions that I have, but I have not found any
reply.

Here is a copy of part of the post from that date:
Could anyone share pros / cons on the use of Lily Padz.

They are a no leak, soft, flexible, self-adhesive protection,100%
breathable silicon breast cover. They aren't an absorbable pad but a thin
piece of silicon. They work on the concept that slight pressure on the
nipple stops leakage. They look interesting but I am interested in what
anyone has seen related to thrush and bacterial infection?

My questions are:

1. Should they be worn with cracked & bleeding nipples
2. Do they increase bacteria growth
3. Is there any irritation to the breast from the product
4. How long should you where them ( doesn't the breast need to dry to
prevent sore nipples?
5. Thrush ( is it more prevalent while using Lily Padz and should you
quit using them if thrush is present )

Thanks in advance for any information.  Please feel free to contact me
online or offline.

Denise, RN, IBCLC
Dallas, TX
Where in the summertime thrush could be a issue with the humdity & heat!

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