For those who are able to and want to breastfeed, the first weeks can involve several changes for the body. The breasts adjust to milk production while both you and your baby gradually learn how breastfeeding works.

During the early weeks, it is common to experience full breasts, leaking breast milk or sensitive nipples. For many parents, small supportive products can make a real difference in everyday life and help make the breastfeeding period more comfortable.

On this page, we have gathered breastfeeding products that can be helpful during breastfeeding and that are designed to support the body during the postpartum period.

Common challenges when starting breastfeeding

When your milk comes in, the body begins producing breast milk regularly. During this period, the breasts may feel full and sensitive while the body works to regulate milk production.

It is common to experience:

• leaking breast milk between feeds
  
• sore or sensitive nipples
  
• full or tight breasts when the milk comes in
  
• a feeling of heaviness or warmth in the breasts
  

For many parents, the right breastfeeding products can be a simple way to care for the body during this time.

Breastfeeding pads for leaking breast milk

Leaking breast milk is very common after giving birth, particularly during the first weeks when milk production is still stabilising.

Breastfeeding pads are placed inside the bra and help absorb milk to keep clothing dry.

There are both:

• reusable breastfeeding pads
  
• disposable breastfeeding pads
  

Which option works best is individual, and many choose the solution that fits best into their daily routine.

Dry and sore nipples during breastfeeding

During breastfeeding, nipples can sometimes become dry or sensitive, especially in the beginning while the baby is still learning to latch properly.

Many people find that a nipple cream for breastfeeding can help moisturise the skin and protect the nipples while the body adjusts to breastfeeding.

Caring for the skin can help make breastfeeding more comfortable during the first weeks after birth.

When the breasts feel full

When milk comes in, the breasts can sometimes feel tight, full or sensitive. For some people, warmth or cooling on the breasts can feel soothing during this period.

Many therefore use warm or cooling breast pads to create a more comfortable feeling when the breasts feel particularly full or sensitive.

If breastfeeding feels uncomfortable

Sometimes breastfeeding can feel uncomfortable, particularly during the early weeks when both you and your baby are still learning the technique.

In some situations, a breast pump can be a helpful support. It can be used to express milk if the breasts feel very full, if you want to store breast milk, or if someone else in the family helps with feeding.

The body during the breastfeeding period

During breastfeeding, the body works intensively. Milk production requires energy, and at the same time the body continues recovering after pregnancy and birth.

Many people therefore find that their body needs extra care, rest and nourishment during this time. Small routines of self-care can help make everyday life more comfortable as life with a newborn begins to take shape.

Products designed for the postpartum period

Plume’s products are developed with the body’s needs in mind during pregnancy, postpartum recovery and breastfeeding. They are created based on real experiences from mothers and the early days with a newborn.

Here you will find products that can help you care for your body during the breastfeeding period and support a more comfortable start to life as a new parent.