Sore nipples, latching difficulties, and milk leakage are common in the early days of breastfeeding.1 That’s why our breast care range is designed as a complete support system — helping to relieve soreness, protecting sensitive nipples, and repairing cracked nipples when needed. To help provide individual, effective care to mothers at every stage.
For over 60 years, Medela has collaborated with scientists and healthcare professionals to understand lactation and infant feeding at its core. It is with these insights that we develop research-based solutions that go beyond function to support and nurture that special bond between mother and baby.
Purelan™, Hydrogel Pads, Contact™ Nipple Shields, and Ultra-breathable Nursing Pads are the pillars of our breast care solutions system, developed to complement your clinical expertise and turning science into care.
SORE NIPPLES
PurelanTM Lanolin Cream
Up to 97% of mothers experience dry skin and sore nipples in the early weeks after birth.1,2
Recommend Purelan™ to help restore the skin’s natural moisture balance and provide fast, soothing relief for nipple discomfort, supporting continued breastfeeding.
CRACKED NIPPLES
Hydrogel Pads
When latch-on issues and soreness persist, soreness can progress into cracked nipples, Hydrogel Pads offer an effective treatment option. They provide instant pain relief3,4 and support tissue recovery by creating a moist wound environment that promotes healing.5
LATCHING DIFFICULTIES
Contact™ Nipple Shields
Contact™ Nipple Shields provide temporary support when breastfeeding is painful or ineffective due to sore, flat, or inverted nipples or the baby struggles to latch onto the breast. They help maintain breastfeeding while protecting the nipples and allowing healing to occur.
MILK LEAKAGE
Ultra-breathable Nursing Pads
Milk leakage is normal as milk “comes in” and supply establishes. Recommend Medela’s Nursing Pads to help mothers manage leakage discreetly, effectively, and comfortably.
This breast care portfolio enables you to tailor interventions to each mother’s needs, ensuring comfort, continuity, and sustained breastfeeding.
![]() Purelan™ lanolin cream | ![]() Contact™ Nipple Shields | ![]() Ultra-breathable nursing pads | ![]() Hydrogel pads | ![]() Breast massage oil | ![]() Organic nipple cream | ![]() Breast shells | ![]() Milk Collection Shells | ![]() Safe & Dry™ washable nursing pads | ![]() Nipple formers | |
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Sore nipples. dry skin | ||||||||||
Suitable for use in pregnancy | From 32 weeks pregnancy | |||||||||
Cracked/blistered nipples | ||||||||||
Inverted/flat nipples | ||||||||||
Latching-on challenges | ||||||||||
Leakage | ||||||||||
Sensitive, tender, full breasts, dry skin |
Download our Breastfeeding Solution Guide for Healthcare Professionals and Leaflet for Mums:
1 Jiménez Gómez MI et al. Breastfeed Med. 2021; 16(4):325–331.
2 Morland-Schultz K, Hill PD. Prevention of and therapies for nipple pain: a systematic review. J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs. 2005; 34(4):428–437.
3 Eaglstein WH. Dermatol Surg. 2001; 27(2):175–181.
4 Broussard KC,Powers JG. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2013; 14(6):449–459.
5 Nuutila K, Eriksson E. Adv Wound Care (New Rochelle. ). 2021; 10(12):685-698.