There was a product introduced at a childbirth conference I atended about 4
years ago.  Label says  "Prevent breast milk leakage and reduce the risk of
nipple irritation with_____, the Breast Leakage Inhibitor System developed
by _________ Inc. This cosmetically appealing shield fits comfortably
between your bra and breast. Small holes allow for air circulation around
the nipple"
Why, you ask, do I keep it around? As a BAD example of gimmicks and gadgets
that aren't necessary to nurse your baby. I could see all sorts of problems
it would cause. SIGH.

For the name of the product email me privately--not that I imagine anyone
would want one, if they are even still available.

Barbara Kennedy RN ICCE CD(DONA) IBCLC
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> From: Cathy Bargar <[log in to unmask]>
> To:
> Subject: Re: Product to diminish breastmilk leakage
> Date: Tuesday, January 19, 1999 4:46 PM
>
> Yes, I've used breast shells myself while I was breastfeeding my twin
> daughters. Back then, the only type I could get were called Swedish Milk
> Cups, and for me they worked really well. Not to "diminish leakage"
exactly,
> but to catch leakage and keep it from soaking through my clothes. I used
> them because I was always hyper-full, and without them I was prone to
> plugged ducts, even mastitis; the slight pressure they exerted just kind
of
> squished out the excess between fdgs. I loved them, except that they were
> kind of un-subtle (normally, I was pretty small-breasted and not used to
> being preceeded by my chest into a room). Nowadays they make kinds with
> better ventilation to increase air circulation around the breast, but I
have
> to say that for me they didn't contribute to yeast infections.
>
> Cathy Bargar, RN, IBCLC
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jeannette Crenshaw [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 1999 11:48 AM
> Subject: Product to diminish breastmilk leakage
>
>
> I am looking for feedback on a type of product which is worn inside the
> bra, over the nipple and areola, to diminish leakage.
>
> Has anyone worked with clients who have used this type of product
> successfully, without decreasing milk supply and without increasing risk
> of yeast infections?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jeannette Crenshaw, RN, FACCE, IBCLC
>