2007-10-04 10:58:32 · 11 answers · asked by curiousin08 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Each breast feeding experience is different. I have 4 children, all breast fed as babies, the youngest 2 until they self-weaned at 11 months and 14 months. I wore breast pads in the beginning for my first baby, but around 3 months I didn't really need them, so I'd only wear them if I knew it was going to be longer than unusual in between nursings. I bought breast pads for my second baby, but only used them a couple weeks. He took to nursing like a trooper, but was a strong nurser. I developed a cracked nipple followed by mastitis so I had to wear pads until that cleared up since I couldn't nurse on the one side for awhile. My 3rd and 4th babies, I used breast pads occasionally, but I rarely leaked. My oldest daughter (now 28) and her husband had a baby on April 15. She breast feeds and wears breast pads all the time. She is a teacher and pumps at work, so she wears them to avoid any potential embarrassing wet spots. She teaches 3rd graders.
2007-10-04 14:34:10 · answer #1 · answered by sevenofus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not neccesarily. I had TONS of milk, and even donated 16-20 ounces a day to another baby for 4.5 months. I needed breast pads on a regular basis during that time. Once I got on a schedule, this mellowed (thank goodness). Everyone is different. I do have to suggest that you try Lasinoh pads. They are thin (discreet), and can hold plenty!! Good for you for breastfeeding, that is wonderful!!
2007-10-04 18:04:16 · answer #2 · answered by caringone 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Although it is a good idea to wear breast pads, specially during the first few months, your breasts won't leak if you constantly empty them. That means letting your baby breastfeed or use a breast pump when you feel full. Rmember to alternate breast when breastfeeding (i.e. if you let your baby breastfeed on the right for 5mins and on the left for 2 mins., the next time breastfeed on the left for 5 mins.
2007-10-04 18:11:47 · answer #3 · answered by Pearly shells 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't any more, now my milk has regulated, I don't drip everywhere. Until then, I found the organic cotton night pads to be invaluable! (google them) They're expensive, but they do the job. During the day I just used the thin ones you get from normal shops. If they were all in the wash I used disposables, but I don't like them much. They wouldn't sit in my bra properly and would bunch. Good to have a spare packet though, just in case.
2007-10-04 18:05:56 · answer #4 · answered by Rosie_0801 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When you first start breastfeeding you might need to but as time goes by you should be fine with out them.They tend to only leak if you miss a feeding or are late.
2007-10-04 18:18:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am still nursing my daughter is almost 13 months old and I stopped useing nursing pads probably 3 months ago because I wasnt leaking as much anymore
2007-10-04 18:57:26 · answer #6 · answered by Lizzi and Liam's Mommy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I found that if I didn't wear a bra (or camisol) with the breast pads, I was always wet! Especially at night. It's not exactly glamorous, but it's what you have to do!
2007-10-04 18:04:53 · answer #7 · answered by Cara M 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YES!!! I BREST FED MY SON UNITL HE WAS 6 MONTHS, AND I HAD TO WEAR BREAST PADS FOR ABOUT 2 MONTHS AFTER I STOPPED (DUE TO LEAKING)
GOOD LUCK!
2007-10-04 18:03:28 · answer #8 · answered by *LDY LEX* 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I never really had to wear them with my first but needed them with my second. Just depends.
2007-10-04 18:37:07 · answer #9 · answered by anjelahoy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You won't leak all the time, but it is definately a good idea to wear them if you don't want your boobs leaking all over your shirt.
2007-10-04 18:02:35 · answer #10 · answered by Malina 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋