Customer Reviews

Medela TheraShells Breast Shells 89930 89930

5 star:		(5)
4 star:		(4)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

They are great to wear at home either at night or on weekends. They do not form with the breast and make your breast look weird when worn.

ALTERNATIVE USE:

I use them when pumping. When I pump one breast at a time, I put the shell to the breast that is not being pumped. Since it leaks, I collect the milk and don't waste it at all!

The Hospital gave me these shells when I had my baby almost 4 weeks ago. They were a lifesaver! I probably would have given up on breastfeeding if these hadn't fixed my flat nipples and relieved pain from breastfeeding. It is kind of annoying that they collect leaking milk though - esp. when you're not prepared when you remove them - it can make a real mess. Otherwise, I loved this product and I would definitely recommend them over all other breastfeeding acessories for sore nipples.

I get very sore and can't go anywhere without them. u cant see them at all through my clothing (thought it might make me look a little larger on top.) i wish i knew about these earlier. its also great for leaking - the foam absorbs so well and then you have the cup to hold leaking milk. you can barely leak through with this. i would even use this just to prevent leakage!

I purchased these at Baby's R Us because of the good reviews, but I have not had any luck with them. They didn't pull the nipple out far enough to make any difference, and the pressure on the nipple made me leak constantly. I would soak through a cloth pad in a couple of hours. They are suppose to have a reservoir to catch the milk, but your nipple must protrude a certain distance in order for the shell to work. My nipples were too flat, so I just ended up with wet, smelly breasts.

They are also very large and extremely noticeable - there is no way I would wear them in public.

I also think a previous reviewer got the medela shell types mixed up. This shell does not have a foam insert, and is hard plastic.

This product was recommended to me by my newborn's pediatrician. My nipples were so sore that I would dread breastfeeding due to the pain. I was bleeding enough during feedings that my daughter would spit up brown from the blood. I got these and there was instant relief by just having the weight of my bra off of my nipples. The extreme soreness I experienced was due to incorrect latching. IMPORTANT - These will not help if you have not corrected the cause of the sore nipples. I used these and lanolin oil and was completely healed in about 8 days. It is true that the little pads they provide to catch milk do not hold enough. I cut a nursing pad in half and placed it in the bottom to catch leaking milk. That solved that problem. It is also true that they protrude out from the breast and do not look natural. I guess this was not a huge problem for me because I only needed them for 8 days. I think I would have healed eventually without these, but they provided relief by removing contact with my bra/nursing pad and sped the healing process. I definitely recommend these.

As far as providing relief to sore nipples and keeping flat nipples everted, I give it 5 stars. When it comes to the functionality though, I give it 3. I guess they do exactly what they are supposed to--prevent engorgement. But what you end up with is milk evrywhere, no matter which ring you are using. When you try to remove them, no matter how careful you are, milk spills out the vent holes and gets everywhere. I'm not knocking Medela overall, though. Love the company and their products overall. The Harmony hand pump is awesome!

I was looking for the breast shells that I received in the hospital with my first daughter, but I couldn't find them...this is the exact product that I received from the hospital. I can't wait till my daughter gets here so they will come in great hand! If you have a problem with inverted nipples or retracted nipples and need to train them prior to delivery, or just for sore nipples this is the product I recommend!

Instead of these, buy SoftShells. TheraShells look under the shirt kind of funny, they don't feel as good as SoftShells either. On the other hand, except the look, there is not much to complain, they do the job well enough.

Its ok, i bought then to catch the leaks when i nurse on the other side, but it don't hold much.

I don't have flat nipples but they're close. These really helped me get started with breast feeding. I am so glad that one of my nurses recommended these to me. My son is 3 months old now and I don't have to use them anymore because they helped to draw them out along with the baby.