• Preserve healthy skin and facilitate healing
• Promote healing
• Forms a protective pad to protect sensitive or sore nipples
• Special formula that refreshes the skin on simple contact
• Sterile and individually packaged
• Zero toxic and preservative products

When to use hydrogel compresses

New mothers often hear that breastfeeding should not be painful. In reality, sometimes nipples need time to get used to the frequency and duration of your newborn's feedings. Added to this are all the hormonal changes that your body experiences in the very first days after birth. All of this explains why the nipples can be sensitive or painful. Hydrogel compresses can instantly relieve pain by providing a cooling effect on the nipples. They also protect your nipples from friction from clothing and promote the healing process if your skin becomes irritated.

Cracked Nipple Care

Remember that cracked or very irritated nipples may signal a problem with your baby's latching during feeding.

So don't hesitate to have it evaluated by a lactation consultant or breastfeeding specialist. If you notice that your nipples are bleeding during feeding, if you feel burning, or if your nipples are slow to heal, seek advice from a lactation consultant or healthcare professional. You may have a breast infection or other problem that requires treatment.

How do hydrogel compresses work?

Medela hydrogel compresses have a special formula that forms a protective buffer and cools the skin upon simple contact, which promotes healing. They are large enough to cover the nipple and areola (the area of ​​darker skin around the nipple), both of which are at risk of cracking.

To use the hydrogel pads, follow these steps:

• First wash your hands, open the sachet and remove the hydrogel pad from its plastic protection.
• Gently position the gel side of the pad directly over the nipple.
• To breastfeed your baby, simply remove the hydrogel pad and place it on a clean surface.
• Then, gently wash your breast with lukewarm water and pat it dry before breastfeeding.
• When finished, replace the hydrogel pad with clean hands.

Are these hydrogel breast care pads reusable?

Yes, you can reuse a hydrogel compress for 24 hours. Simply store it in a cool, clean, dry place between applications. It is not useful to wash it with soap or other detergents. You can store the hydrogel compresses in the refrigerator to enhance their cooling effect, but be careful not to leave them within the reach of children. If a clear hydrogel pad ever turns milky or opaque, throw it away and use a new one.