However, for temporary use when breastfeeding with sore, cracked or flat nipples or when experiencing difficulty with baby latching on, Medela Contact nipple shields can be a great help.

Medela Contact Nipple Shields have an open section so that baby stays in contact with the breast and mother's familiar scent.
Medela Nipple Shields, worn over the nipple and areola, have a special design that allows an uninterrupted flow of breast milk, while providing a larger surface for the baby to latch on to. Available in two sizes, Nipple Shields offer maximum comfort for mothers whose doctors recommend use of a nipple shield to help with latch-on difficulties. Medela Nipple Shields are individually packed to ensure sterility. Because Nipple Shields may diminish the stimulation needed to sustain lactation, they should be used only with the supervision of a professional.

What size do I need?...

Contact nipple shields are now available in 3 sizes as follows:

• Small - 16mm*
• Medium - 20mm* (NEW Product with carry case)
• Large - 24mm*

* Measured across the opening of the nipple shield.

This may help you decide which size will be best suited to your needs. This an approximate guide only as actual nipple size will vary before and or during breastfeeding.

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