(Australia-NewsWire.Com, November 18, 2014 ) Melbourne, Victoria -- Midwives and wet nurses always knew, that regulating breast temperature before and after breastfeeding helps in increased comfort for both the infant and the mother. Various techniques and implements were used throughout the ages to facilitate the milk flow, and in healing and soothing of cracked and sore nipples and painfully engorged breasts.
With advances in technology, modern research and space age materials, it is not surprising that these age old tricks and remedies are now providing modern mom with easy-to-use implements, which are but an improved version of old and trusted processes.
Thermal breast gel pads, such as those brought to the online market by Quirky Bubba are the latest development in this field. Shaped and formed to easily fit any size breast, they can be used warm or cold, depending on the occasion and purpose.
Before feeding, the pads are warmed up in hot water and placed over the breast and around the nipple. This stimulates the milk flow, so that the infant doesn't need to struggle to get the milk flowing.
After feeding, and especially where nipples have become fissured and cracked, cold pads (from the fridge) are placed on the breasts and kept there; - often until the next feed is almost due. The drop in temperature encourages contraction of the nipples, which is necessary for the healing process to take place.
While these thermal gel pads can be used either hot or cold, it is of course recommended, that a nursing mother should have several sets. Some would be kept cold in the fridge; another pair would be warmed up before each feeding.
This new product from Quirky Bubba is another example of how old techniques and new manufacturing technologies can be combined to work together. In the end, both parties benefit. As Amanda from Quirky Bubba says, "With this product it was our intention to make sure the infant gets its milk easily and without a struggle, while mum has a pleasant and pain free breastfeeding experience."