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Breast Milk Leakage is a Real Problem Now There's a Real Solution
Many expectant mothers are aware of the
wonderful opportunity they have to enhance the physical and emotional
bond with their babies by breastfeeding as soon as possible after
childbirth. It is also recommended that a baby be breastfed for the
first year of life. Despite these advantages to nursing, a return to
the workplace or an otherwise busy life may bring about challenges
that make it difficult to continue breastfeeding. Those mothers who
cannot or choose not to nurse may also experience these challenges
soon after childbirth.
Breast Milk Leakage (BML) is a challenge that most new mothers
encounter, resulting in inconvenience, embarrassment and discomfort.
Whether or not a new mother initiates breastfeeding, her body will
begin producing breast milk soon after her baby is born. BML is the
uncontrollable release of breast milk from the nipple in response to a
reflex in lactating women known as "letdown", or Milk
Ejection Reflex (MER). Healthcare providers often tell breastfeeding
mothers to expect BML for 2-3 weeks postpartum. To the contrary,
studies indicate that over 90% struggle with BML at 2 months
postpartum, and 66% of nursing women continue to experience BML at 6
months postpartum.
Breastfeeding mothers often use nursing pads to absorb leakage.
Without frequent changes, these pads can leak through resulting in wet
clothing, discomfort and a higher susceptibility to sore nipples and
breast infections. Other solutions that are recommended to temporarily
control BML include the use of patterned clothing to hide leakage and
breast shells to collect milk. More often that not, these methods are
ineffective in controlling BML and can even contribute to further
complications. Unfortunately, the lack of a safe and effective
solution to BML has caused many new mothers to wean prematurely.
Non-breastfeeding and weaning mothers also experience BML. In the past
these mothers were given lactation suppressing medications that are no
longer available. Binding with elastic bandages is the method often
used in absence of these medications, to assist in the process of
"drying up". However, most women consider it extremely
uncomfortable, inconvenient, and often harmful.
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As a result, new mothers are now turning to a recently introduced
breakthrough product called blis (the Breast Leakage
Inhibitor System). blis, a patented, FDA certified
product is a soft, flexible disc that safely and effectively controls
BML by using the natural method of gentle, even pressure on the nipple
which stops leakage and prevents wetness on the skin and clothing. blis
is also a safe and effective alternative to binding, and can be worn
day and night to control BML and provide comfort during periods of
engorgement, while a mother's milk supply decreases naturally.
New motherhood and the pressures of modern life bring about many
concerns for today's women. Fortunately, blis provides
a proactive solution to one of these concerns by safely and
effectively controlling BML and eliminating leakage worries, allowing
new mothers the confidence to pursue an active postpartum lifestyle.
To find out more about BML call 888-410-2547 or visit www.blis.com
Editor's note: Much of the information above was contributed by Erika Davis,
ProLac Inc.
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