Solutions For Your Breast Care

All your needs covered

Breastfeeding is a unique journey and it's natural for you to need some extra care along the way. That’s why Medela gives you science-based breast care solutions to support you from your first latch to weaning. With our complete range of trusted products, you can feel confident knowing that, when challenges arise, you have the care, comfort, and protection you need.

We’ve got you — every step of the way.

MILK LEAKAGE
Ultra-breathable Nursing Pads

Absorbs and locks-in leaked breast milk to protect clothing Triple-layered core absorbs 50x its own weight 1.6 mm thin and contoured to remain discreet

SORE NIPPLES
Purelan™ Lanolin Cream

• Fast relief for sore nipples and dry skin • Medical-grade lanolin cream, natural certified by EcoCert and Natrue • Safe for baby, no need to remove

LATCHING DIFFICULTIES
Contact™ Nipple Shields

• Enables breastfeeding if latching on is difficult or painful • Protects and helps to heal sore and cracked nipples • Made of ultra-thin silicone with cut-out section to maximize skin-to-skin contact

CRACKED NIPPLES
Hydrogel Pads

• Soothes and cools sore or cracked nipples providing instant pain relief • Supports faster healing of damaged skin • Protects against rubbing and sticking to clothing

This Solution includes

A 7g Purelan™ lanolin cream from Medela in travel size.

Breast care

Purelan™ lanolin cream

In the first few days and weeks of frequent breastfeeding, many women experience nipple soreness and dry skin. Purelan™ lanolin cream gives you fast relief for sore nipples and dry skin.

Medela Contact™ Nipple Shields

Breast care

Contact™ Nipple Shields

Medela’s Contact™ nipple shields make breastfeeding possible when latching on is difficult or painful by protecting sore nipples and helping your baby attach more easily.

The Medela Ultra-breathable Nursing Pads have been developed for optimum air circulation.

Breast care

Ultra-breathable nursing pads

Designed for when you’re experiencing heavy breast leaking – especially soon after your baby’s birth – Medela’s ultra-absorbent disposable nursing pads keep you dry, comfortable and confident, both day and night.

Two Hydrogel pads from Medela. Support healing and offer instant pain relief.

Breast care

Hydrogel pads

If you’re breastfeeding and have sore or cracked nipples, Medela Hydrogel Pads support healing and offer instant pain relief.

A 7g Purelan™ lanolin cream from Medela in travel size.

Breast care

Purelan™ lanolin cream

In the first few days and weeks of frequent breastfeeding, many women experience nipple soreness and dry skin. Purelan™ lanolin cream gives you fast relief for sore nipples and dry skin.

Medela Contact™ Nipple Shields

Breast care

Contact™ Nipple Shields

Medela’s Contact™ nipple shields make breastfeeding possible when latching on is difficult or painful by protecting sore nipples and helping your baby attach more easily.

The Medela Ultra-breathable Nursing Pads have been developed for optimum air circulation.

Breast care

Ultra-breathable nursing pads

Designed for when you’re experiencing heavy breast leaking – especially soon after your baby’s birth – Medela’s ultra-absorbent disposable nursing pads keep you dry, comfortable and confident, both day and night.

Two Hydrogel pads from Medela. Support healing and offer instant pain relief.

Breast care

Hydrogel pads

If you’re breastfeeding and have sore or cracked nipples, Medela Hydrogel Pads support healing and offer instant pain relief.

Why Mums Love Our Products

"Fantastic cream really help when tender. Great value for money last ages. Would really recommend using this help me loads."

kellyb333

"...the lactation consultant in the hospital provided me with the Medela breast shield in a size 24 and it instantly made a huge difference to my pain levels and my babies latch. The material is flexible and easy to apply to the breast/nipple. I loved the storage container so I could keep tabs on the shield at all times, this was a huge factor in the success..."

Jasmin F

"This cream helped relieve and treat sore and dry nipples quickly and efficiently. It is 100% natural and safe to use whilst nursing :) Absolutely love it!"

Mum

"Fantastic cream really help when tender. Great value for money last ages. Would really recommend using this help me loads."

kellyb333

"...the lactation consultant in the hospital provided me with the Medela breast shield in a size 24 and it instantly made a huge difference to my pain levels and my babies latch. The material is flexible and easy to apply to the breast/nipple. I loved the storage container so I could keep tabs on the shield at all times, this was a huge factor in the success..."

Jasmin F

"This cream helped relieve and treat sore and dry nipples quickly and efficiently. It is 100% natural and safe to use whilst nursing :) Absolutely love it!"

Mum

Up to 97% of mums experience nipple discomfort during the early days of breastfeeding.¹

Your Complete Breast Care Support System

The right support can make all the difference. Medela’s breast care products are designed to work together as a complete support system — helping to relieve soreness, protecting sensitive nipples, and repairing damaged nipples when needed.

Purelan™ relieves and soothes sore nipples and dry skin
Contact™ Nipple Shields enable breastfeeding in case of latching difficulties and help protect painful nipples during breastfeeding
Hydrogel Pads cool and soothe nipples between feeds and promote skin recovery
Nursing Pads help keep you dry, confident, and comfortable day and night

Every product is designed with your comfort and breastfeeding goals in mind — so you can focus on bonding with your baby.

Breastfeeding Solutions at a Glance

	Purelan™ lanolin cream	Contact™ Nipple Shields	Ultra-breathable nursing pads	Hydrogel pads
Sore nipples. dry skin
Suitable for use in pregnancy
Cracked/blistered nipples
Inverted/flat nipples
Latching-on challenges
Leakage

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Learn more about Breast Care

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Breastfeeding challenges

Nipple care for breastfeeding mums

Time to read: 5 min.

breastfeeding woman with nipple pain

Breastfeeding challenges

Sore nipples and breastfeeding: causes, tips, and prevention

Time to read: 3 min.

A new mom breastfeeds her newborn.

Pregnancy & preparation

Breastfeeding your newborn: What to expect in the first week

Time to read: 9 min.

A mom holds her happy baby and smiles.

Power of breast milk

The benefits of breastfeeding

Time to read: 2 min.

A baby looks into the camera above while being held by its mom.

Breastfeeding challenges

Nipple care for breastfeeding mums

Time to read: 5 min.

breastfeeding woman with nipple pain

Breastfeeding challenges

Sore nipples and breastfeeding: causes, tips, and prevention

Time to read: 3 min.

A new mom breastfeeds her newborn.

Pregnancy & preparation

Breastfeeding your newborn: What to expect in the first week

Time to read: 9 min.

A mom holds her happy baby and smiles.

Power of breast milk

The benefits of breastfeeding

Time to read: 2 min.

Discover more Breastfeeding Support Solutions

Angled view of a pair of Medela Breast shells.

Breast care

Nipple formers

If you have inverted or flat nipples, Medela nipple formers can prepare them for breastfeeding and help your baby latch on.

An unopened 40g tube of Medela Organic Nipple cream.

Breast care

Organic nipple cream

The Organic Nipple Balm gives you natural relief for sore nipples and dry skin.

It is 100% natural and safe for your baby – you do not need to remove it before breastfeeding.

An unopened 50ml bottle of Medela Organic Breast Massage Oil.

Breast care

Breast massage oil

The Organic breast massage oil provides warming relief for sore breasts thanks to the Double Action™ of avocado oil and ginger.

Angled view of a pair of Medela Breast shells.

Breast care

Breast shells

If you have sore or cracked nipples, Medela breast shells protect them and allow skin to recover by preventing your clothes from rubbing on them.

Angled view of a pair of Medela Breast shells.

Breast care

Nipple formers

If you have inverted or flat nipples, Medela nipple formers can prepare them for breastfeeding and help your baby latch on.

An unopened 40g tube of Medela Organic Nipple cream.

Breast care

Organic nipple cream

The Organic Nipple Balm gives you natural relief for sore nipples and dry skin.

It is 100% natural and safe for your baby – you do not need to remove it before breastfeeding.

An unopened 50ml bottle of Medela Organic Breast Massage Oil.

Breast care

Breast massage oil

The Organic breast massage oil provides warming relief for sore breasts thanks to the Double Action™ of avocado oil and ginger.

Angled view of a pair of Medela Breast shells.

Breast care

Breast shells

If you have sore or cracked nipples, Medela breast shells protect them and allow skin to recover by preventing your clothes from rubbing on them.

References

1. Jiménez Gómez MI et al. Breastfeed Med. 2021; 16(4):325–331