Nipple shield

Summary Information: Nipple shield

Nipple shield: A nipple shield is a soft pad that is worn over tender, irritated, cracked, or otherwise sore nipples due to breastfeeding. The pads are also designed to absorb leaking breastmilk and prevent abrasion from clothing. Nipple shield is for over-the-counter use.

Diseases Related To Medical Device: Nipple shield

These diseases are related to the medical device Nipple shield:

Cracked, sore nipples

Types Of Nipple shield

These devices are types of the medical device Nipple shield:

Cooling nipple shield

Other Names For Nipple shield

Nipple pad
Breast pad
Breast shield

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