Lactation Station
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Nipple Soft Shells
Medela breast shells protect sore or cracked nipples from friction before and after breastfeeding, giving sensitive breast tissue time to heal. Medela soft breast shells for inverted nipples, can also assist in everting mothers flat or everted nipples in between feeds. Design is vented to allow circulation of air.
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Figure 1. Nipple Shells, GSH, 2022 (own photo)
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(Medela, 2022f)
Soft Shells
When to use:
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Soft Shells for Sore Nipples
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​For sore or reddened nipples
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To collect let down milk during a feed
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Soft Shells for Inverted Nipples
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For inverted nipples to help evert prior to latching​
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How to Use:​
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Apply shells to breast between feedings​
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To hold shells in place, mother must wear a bra
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If using to collect let down milk, place one soft shell on a breast while mother nurses on other breast
Where to locate:​
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In Postpartum Supply Room on the lactation cart
Caution:​
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Do not use if mother has open wounds, blisters, cracks or abrasions on nipples
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Figure 2. Soft Shells, GSH, 2022 (own photo)
Reference
Medela. (2022f). Breast Care: Soft Shells [Image]. https://www.medela.us/breastfeeding/products/breast-care/softshells