We just received our shipment of two wonderful new products. The Feme Pad provides soothing and cooling pain relief in the vaginal and rectal areas from pain caused by childbirth and childbirth stitches. It can also relieve other vaginal irritations and inflamed hemorrhoids. So instead of using an ice pack or ice cubes that can leak, just pop this into your undies and relief is yours. It comes with two pads, which is great to have one your using and one ready in the freezer.

The Breast soother is filled with a soft and flexible gel designed to provide comfort and relief from soreness associated with breastfeeding and will not interfere with lactation. What’s really great is it can be used warn or cool depending on what is comfortable for you. Simply place in a fridge for one hour or in a bowl of warm water for up to 7 minutes. Can be cleaned in hot soapy water and comes with a polythene bag for storage. They say they are discrete and can be warn with maternity bras. I’m not sure about the discrete part, but they do fit well in bras and are perfectly fine to wear around the house.

-Shannon

Cracked, blistered, bleeding, bruised? Ok, besides needing to see a Lactation Counselor or Consultant at this point, let’s see what else is out there to help soothe. Again, if any of those listed are happening to you, please call us 401-234-1279 so you can make an appointment for a Lactation Consult. New moms 0 – 6 days post partum can really benefit from Comfort Gels or Soothies. They relieve painful, sore or cracked nipples. Soothes and reliably protects your skin from bra friction. Not a messy cream – Gel Pads feel great and have a wonderful cooling sensation. They’re safe, reusable for up to 6 days and absorbent.

LANSINOH
Medical-grade 100 percent ultra-pure lanolin soothes and helps heal cracked nipples. Lansinoh is safe and non-toxic for mother and baby (which means you don’t have to wash it off before your baby latches on) and the only product endorsed by LaLeche League International.

NIPPLE SHIELDS
This ultra-thin, flexible silicone shield is designed to encourage a baby’s latch on to your breast, and may help bottle-fed babies return to breastfeeding. These are only for short-term use under the guidance of a healthcare professional and in special cases, this shield may help cushion sore or sensitive nipples.

BREAST SHELLS
Ameda breast shells protect nipples and help prevent soreness and irritation. Simultaneously allows for air circulation and preventing drip milk from leaking onto clothing when used with cotton rolls. May also be used to help draw out inverted nipples.

So if your nipples are very sore (cracked, bleeding…), fixing your baby’s latch is top priority and no product can fix a latch issue. However, as you’re seeing a Lactation Counselor or Consultant, these products can help sooth your nipples and make the process a whole lot easier while you and your baby settle into your routine. Best, Shannon

Thanks to the feedback we received, Glamourmom has arrived in our center. The same revolutionary design of the patented Glamourmom® Nursing Bra Tank, but is tailored with more room and length for full coverage of your growing belly. The perfect transition piece, a built-in soft cup frame and elastic shelf provide superior breast support and a comfortable fit for your changing body. It is a great value because it can be worn throughout pregnancy as a supportive bra, tank, and undershirt and then used when nursing your newborn in the first weeks as your belly returns to pre-pregnancy size. Stylish, Practical, and Machine washable.

Four colors, and all sizes, including XXL are available in store.

This is a question we hear a lot at Bellani. Should I rent a hospital grade breast pump, or buy a double electic breast pump. There’s always the first question: Why do you need a breast pump? This can answer a lot of questions for most people. Let’s start with why you would need a hospital-grade breast pump: If you have to solely pump because your baby isn’t able to breastfeed, you’ll need the most efficient pump, which is a hospital grade. These pumps use a rapid suck and release cycle which draws milk from your breast at about the same rate as your baby would if they were to breastfed. They are pricy; a new one can cost more than $1000. But not to worry, they can be rented by the week or month. And what’s better, we have them in stock here at Bellani. So if you need to rent one, you can swing by to pick it up, or we can deliver it to you.

On to double-electric pumps: If you will be returning to work full-time and your milk supply is well established, this is the pump for you. Because you are able to pump both breasts at once, you’ll save time pumping several times per day. These models come with backpacks which allow you to carry cool packs, car adaptors for pumping in the car and battery packs in case you have to pump where there isn’t any access to an electrical outlet. They’re light weight and extremely portable.
You know where to find us if you have any other questions on Breastpumps…
-Shannon

Lilypadz recently arrived in our store. Moms have been going crazy over them. Something to actually stop them from leaking, not just absorb the leak. We’ve asked our Moms who have used them to please come back in and tell us how they like them. We actually had a Mom pull her car in the front of the store (don’t worry, Dad was driving), run in and say “oh my god, those are amazing, I don’t leak anymore and you can see them underneath my Tee-Shirt”. She was to funny, but we were happy to hear the product working. How does it work…one side is tacky, the other smooth. You invert the pad, press in your nipple and place it over your breast. They keep the pressure consistent, even without a bra, so there are no more leaks. They last for months and all you have to do is wash them at the end of the day in soap and water, then every once in awhile, boil them for a minute or two.

If you’ve used them or are using them, give us your feedback. -Shannon