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Medela Hydrogel Pads
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About Product
- 4 sterile individually wrapped pads
- Reusable for 24 hours
- Cool on Contact: Provide instant cooling effect when applied to skin, gel acts as a heat sink, reducing the temperature of the skin at interface with gel,
- this effect can be prolonged if hydrogel pad is refrigerated for 1 hour before application
- Sterile: 4 sterile individual wrapped pads
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Description
Features:
- Reusable for 24 hours-We recommend 24 hour use because of feedback from Lactation Consultants that mothers should change their hydrogel pad to reduce the risk of potential infection.
- Provide protection for sensitive and sore nipples.
- Instant relief with a unique cooling effect.
- At mother's own comfort.
- Breastfeeding is one of the most beautiful and natural experiences mothers can share with their baby.
- Medela can accompany mothers if they need a little extra support.
- Medela's Breast Care range offer small and practical devices to help overcome any difficulties.
- Useful tips to ensure a long happy breastfeeding period:
- wear a well-fitting bra.
- use good quality bra pads to absorb any milk leakage.
- Apply PureLan nipple cream if you have dry nipples.
- Avoid excessive soap on your nipples.
- If you experience nipple discomfort
- Ensure your baby is correctly positioned and attached to your breast.
- use PureLan nipple cream and Hydrogel Pacs to help alleviate symptoms.
- Use nipple shields as a temporary support only.
- Seek advice from a lactation professional if problem persists.
- In case of feeding challenges look for the following option:
- Flat/inverted nipples: Nipple formers can help draw out your nipples.
- Engorgement: Use hydrogel pads for a cooling effect.
- nipple shields can provide temporary support in both cases. Seek advice from lactation professional.
- This chart helps mothers choose the right Medela product for their individual situation.
- Useful Hints/Trouble Shooting
- A combination of Hydrogel Pads and PureLan provides maximum relief and comfort.
- Do not rinse more than twice a day.
- Store gel pads in a cool, dry place.
- Do not use soaps or detergents to clean pad.
Product Code: 21139
Technical Details
| Benefits | |
| Primary Benefit | relief |
| Formulation & Properties | |
| Texture | cooling |
| Key Benefits | |
| Protective Barrier | protective |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Packaging Type | wrapped pads |
| Product Details | |
| Container Type | pads |
| Product Identification | |
| Product Type | pads |
| Product Specifications | |
| Container Type | pads |
| Safety & Ethics | |
| Safe for Baby (No-Rinse Required) | Safe for Baby (No-Rinse Required) |
| Key Benefits | |
| Soothing | Soothing |
| Packaging & Size | |
| Container Type | pads |
| Application & Usage | |
| Application Area | nipples |
| Application | |
| Application Area | nipples |
