Silver nipple cups - experience?

Hi ladies! I'm 34 weeks pregnant and planning on breastfeeding. I've heard about silver nipple cups and how they can really help with soreness etc. Does anybody have experience of using them? Any advice greatly appreciated! Thanks, Lisa 🙂 x

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OMG yes!!!! Wearing them right now after having my second. I so wish I knew about them the first time postpartum. LOVE LOVE LOVE them. I have Moogco Silver Nursing Cups. I don’t think the brand matters so much, as long as it’s 100% silver.

How do I know they work?
I’m sore immediately when I forget to put them back on. Which happened a few times. They are comfy, SUPER easy, as a bonus they prevent your nipples (that are always sensitive postpartum) from rubbing against clothing/nursing bras/nursing pads. I wash them with soapy water once a day, before or after my nighttime shower. I wear them 24/7. It’s been 4 months and I’m in love.
Lmk if you have any more questions, I’d be happy to help.

Yes they’re brilliant! I bought them after my LO started biting and it was getting sore. Express a little drop of milk in and then pop them on and everything heals so much quicker!! Just be aware that you will look a bit like Madonna in the 80s, so a padded bra if you’re wearing them out and about is handy! 😂 x

Yes I found these helpful in the first few weeks.

Honestly I think the beauty of breastfeeding is you don't need to buy anything at all

If you're having pain, get some help. Maybe something like this will still be needed IF you're having pain, but it's best to see an Ibclc certified Lactation Consultant for advice before trying to fix a problem yourself. It shouldn't hurt. Sometimes the initial let down can tingle a bit, but you shouldn't have pain

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These were the only things I used to help me breastfeeding and they are the best things ever! Silverettes on Amazon the original brand, hand express a couple drops off milk before putting them on and they will heal any soreness you have so quickly xx

Yep! I've been feeding for 9 weeks. Using these last weeks and made all the difference!!

Thank you so much for all the comments everyone - really really useful 🙂 x

They were miracle workers. Wish I had them for my first

Yes they helped more than anything else, however make sure they are the right size, if they’re too small it can be uncomfortable as they push into the areola skin when worn under the bra.

Thanks both for the comments 🙂 x

Does this reduce milk flow ? Reading some articles about this where it decreases milk flow ? Comments on that ?

never had a problem with that, you take them off when you’re feeding!

Yes - i was wearing them all the times the first months

Thanks Alex 🙂 x

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