Milk leakage is common as milk ‘comes in’ and supply establishes.1 Ultra-breathable Nursing Pads absorb 50x their own weight to help keep you dry and confident. Just 1.6mm thin and contoured to remain discreet, they’re super-soft on skin and individually wrapped to keep them clean, hygienic, and portable.
Absorbs 50x its weight, keeping you dry
20% more breathable than the leading competition
Extra-Thin, discreet and super-soft
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Milk leakage is normal for many new mothers as milk ‘comes in’ and milk supply establishes. Make sure you have Medela’s Ultra-breathable Nursing Pads on your pack list as leaking is often heaviest in the first days and weeks after birth2.
Frequently Asked Questions
Nursing pads are inserts for your bra that help absorb breast milk leakage during your breastfeeding journey. Medela’s Ultra-breathable Nursing Pads are disposable and will help save you multiple loads of extra laundry.
1. Remove the paper on the back to expose the adhesive strip.
2. Place the pad inside your bra with the sticky side against the fabric.
3. Align the contoured shape to sit naturally against your breast.
4. Replace every 3–4 hours, or when the pad feels damp.
Up to 70% of mothers experience breast milk leakage—especially during the first weeks postpartum3. For many mothers, this decreases over time as milk supply and demand is set. Nursing pads help manage leakage that occurs during and between breastfeeding or pumping sessions. For more information on leakage: Leakage infographic.
Medela’s Ultra-breathable Nursing Pads are primarily made from polyethylene (PE), combined with a core composed of wood pulp, fluff pulp (paper), and an absorbent polymer.
We always prioritise your and your baby's safety. The Ultra-breathable Nursing Pads do not contain harmful chemicals, are dermatologically tested, and are hypoallergenic.
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Articles that may be of interest
1. Lauwers J.Second edition. Burlington MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning; 2018.
2. Wambach K, Spencer B, editors. Breastfeeding and human lactation. 6th ed. Burlington Massachusetts: Jones & Bartlett Learning; 2021. 262 p.
3. GFK, Habits & Practice Study 2019-2020, Internal document
4. Growth from Knowledge (GFK). Understanding mothers purchase behavior for nipple care products: Habits and practices study 2019-2020; (3000+ participants 6 Countries): Medela internal document; 2020.