{"title":"Breast Engorgement","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrand new baby?   If your milk supply isn’t quite evening out yet – especially in those early days when your boobs feel like painful hot boulders, or perhaps you're feeling a little lopsided, it's painful.   Try our selection of products designed to ease breast engorgement and soothe tender, sore breasts.   The challenge is not to pump the engorgement off too much, otherwise your amazing body will think baby is demanding more milk and you'll end up more engorged tomorrow.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hydrogel-breast-discs-12-pack","title":"Hydrogel Breast Discs (12 pack)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMUST HAVE!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHydrogel breast discs are designed to cool and soothe cracked and sore nipples. An advanced treatment for broken skin, creating the optimal condition for healing nipple damage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Soothes sore and cracked nipples\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Worn next to your breast\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Creates the optimal moist environment for healing broken skin, like a surgical dressing\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Restore skin's natural moisture\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Provides a barrier against bacteria\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Cools irritated skin\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003ePack of 12\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eUsage\u003c\/u\u003e Before breastfeeding, remove discs from nipples and place on a clean surface. Wash and dry nipples before reapplying discs.  This is not a reusable product, and needs to be disposed of at the end of the day when the sticky adhesion has lost its stickiness.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse in addition to breast pads for added protection against leaks\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote from Breastmates:  these are absolutely the #1 item that we recommend preggie mums buy to pack in your hospital bag so you're prepped for those first few days of breastfeeding when the most damage might occur.     It's also good to place these in the fridge, as the cool gel provides relief when your boobs feel engorged.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rite Aid","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47933958521053,"sku":"1.03","price":22.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0822\/2084\/3229\/files\/Hydrogel-Breast-Discs-12pk__74861.1749495694.1280.1280.jpg?v=1779067406"},{"product_id":"mumdrop-wrap","title":"Mumdrop Wrap","description":"\u003cp\u003eMumdrop™ milk towel - the perfect little towel for breastfeeding mums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mumdrop™ milk towel is a cosy and absorbent wrap designed to help keep you comfortable and dry in those first few months before your milk supply settles down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach towel comes with a removable bedtime layers, which provides extra absorbency and protection during the night.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt night...\u003c\/strong\u003e The Mumdrop™ milk towel is perfect to sleep in without worrying about leakage. Simply snap on the bedtime layer to the front of the towel to provide absorbency and protection all night. The bedtime layer has a super soft microfleece outer layer that will draw moisture away from your skin onto two layers of inner absorbency, and is finished with a waterproof barrier to ensure your pyjamas and sheets stay dry.  ('Bedtime layer' is included in your purchase)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter a shower...\u003c\/strong\u003e When you have finished showering, put on your Mumdrop™ milk towel to dry and support your breasts. You can then finish drying yourself and get ready without worrying about unwanted milk letdown. When used without the bedtime layer, the towel has a cotton towelling inner against your skin which is very soft and absorbent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAny time..\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e The Mumdrop™ milk towel can be worn as a boob-tube type top and can provide breast support and milk absorption at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote  - this is a towelling style wrap.  To breastfeed you have to unwrap it, it doesn't have specific breastfeeding openings for night feeding etc\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"size-type\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e A combination of cotton, bamboo towelling, microfibre, microfleece, waterproof backing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eS fits sizes 8-10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eM fits sizes 10-14\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL fits sizes 14-16\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXL fits sizes 16-18\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe below table shows the size range of the towel when on the largest and smallest settings, both above and below the bust. Measure yourself above and below the bust to see which size range will fit you best. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e​\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* The bottom of the towel is elasticated, so it will stretch slightly further than the top range measurement for under the bust. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%;\" border=\"1\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTowel Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbove bust range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBelow bust range*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eS \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e82cm - 96cm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e70cm - 86cm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eM \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e90cm - 104cm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e76cm - 92cm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e98cm - 112cm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e82cm - 98 cm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXL \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e106cm - 120cm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e88cm - 104cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e** Note that we have had some larger wraps professionally adjusted to the M size to help with supply for our mums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mumdrop","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":47933961076957,"sku":"3.15-S","price":36.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M","offer_id":47933961109725,"sku":"3.15-M","price":36.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"L","offer_id":47933961142493,"sku":"3.15-L","price":36.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":47933961175261,"sku":"3.15-XL","price":36.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0822\/2084\/3229\/files\/MumDrop-Wrap-22__96395.1709245849.1280.1280.jpg?v=1779067429"},{"product_id":"silicone-breast-pump","title":"Silicone Breast Pump","description":"\u003cp\u003eSilicone Breast Pump\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA simple yet efficient little gadget to help collect your precious liquid gold. 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