Supple Cups
Helps gently stretch flat or inverted nipples.
Baby gets a deeper latch and has fewer problems latching on.
Supple Cups Australia.
Sizes:
Small diameter 11 mm, working lenght 15.5 mm
Medium diameter 12.5 mm, working lenght 21 mm
Large diameter 14.5 mm, working lenght 21 mm
X-Large diameter 16.5 mm, working lenght 21 mm
Instructions
Use a liberal amount of nipple gel on the nipple prior to applying the Supple Cups for a better seal and rub some of the gel inside the cup. Centre the Supple Cup over the nipple and gently squeeze the tip; this will create a gentle vacuum, pulling the nipple into the cup. After it is in place, give a gently tug to make certain the device has a good seal. If pain is experienced, remove and do not squeeze as much from the tip to allow for lower suction. We recommend the Ameda Breast Shells to be worn over the Supple Cups.
Helpful Hints
Many bras will cause the device to immediately come off. We recommend the Ameda Breast Shells to everyone using the Supple Cups. Place the Shell over the Supple Cup inside your bra and set a timer. Do not wear it over one or two hours on the first day. If you do not have any pain or discomfort, you may advance your time each day. By the end of the week, most people will be able to wear it for eight hours. Do not wear it over eight hours. The Breast Shells for inverted nipples can also be worn opposite of the time the Supples are being worn to speed up treatment time. Using shells for sore and inverted nipples can help prevent a tight bra from flattening out the nipples. It may take up to three weeks before your nipple will fill up the Supple. Do not use excessive suction to speed up this process. Nipple trauma could result and may delay treatment time.
If you are pregnant
Please make sure your midwife knows you are using this during pregnancy. Stop use immediately if you notice uterine contractions related to wearing it. In the last trimester, its use may not be recommended. Leaking milk may cause it to dislodge easily and nipple stimulation can cause contractions in the third trimester. It is best to use before becoming pregnant or early on in the pregnancy. Use with caution after 20 weeks gestation.
Postpartum use
This can be used to facilitate breastfeeding after the baby is born. It can also be used in the early days of breastfeeding after the baby is born, but once a copious milk supply has come in, the device will not stay on. For flat nipples, oedema and engorgement, Supple Cups can be worn for 5-10 minutes prior to latching baby. Supple Cups enlarge flat nipples and enable the baby to latch. They reduce oedema and engorgement when a normal nipple becomes flattened.
Cleaning
Place a few drops of vegetable oil in the Supple Cups and roll between fingers a few times, then place a drop of liquid soap and a little water to remove the oil. They can also be washed in hot soapy water and air-dried or placed in boiling water to sterilize.
Warning
* Stop using immediately for any nipple pain, trauma, sore or blister and contact your health care provider.
* If you experience any tri-phasic colour changes of your nipple, contact your health care provider. Colour changes of blue, purple, black, deep red or white nipples should be reported.
* Keep out of reach of children and pets; this is a small part and can be a choking hazard.
* Supples should not be worn on open sores, cuts, or where a rash exist.
* Supples should not be placed in the mouth.
Disclaimers
* Nipple stimulation can cause uterine contractions and possibly bring on early labor, though extremely rare.
* If you are unsure about the status of your pregnancy, please consult with your doctor before using Supple Cups with your pregnancy.
* Supple cups should only be used during normal, low risk, healthy pregnancies.
* Supple cups should be worn according to directions and worn at your own risk, as we are not responsible for misuse of Supple Cups during pregnancy.
* In a normal low risk pregnancy supple cups could be worn for 4 hours a day with no problems. Please check with your OBGYN, or lactation consultant.
Supple Cups Australia
Testimonials
Julie Bouchet-Horwitz, FNP-BC, IBCLC
Supple Cups are a remarkable product that I have been using for over 2 years. For postpartum use they help extend a flat nipple. For retracted and inverted nipples they extend the nipple just enough so that a nipple shield can be placed over the nipple to latch a baby. Eventually they will extend the nipple so that a nipple shield is not necessary.
The most beneficial use of them is before birth. Women with true inverted nipples and retracted nipples have shorted ducts in the center of the nipple. Some of these women have nipples that are attached inside the areola. Supple Cups provide gentle steady pressure to elongate these short ducts. Wearing Supple Cups for 3-4 weeks before birth everts these nipples. With extra lubrication and gradually increasing the length of time worn, Supple Cups will slowly extend the ducts inside the nipples to evert them before birth. They are easy to use, inexpensive, and can be worn under clothing if using a breast shell. Supple Cups are an essential tool in my breastfeeding supplies.
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Truly a godsend. I have had flat nipples all of my life and just recently had a child. I wanted terribly to breastfeed her but have had severe problems due to my flat nipples. I tried all of the nipple shields and several other expensive things that my lactation consultant recommended me try and nothing seemed to work. She just couldn't get a good enough latch onto my nipples. I was distraught and facing the fact that I would not be able to nurse my daughter. My boyfriend was searching the net for other options that I haven't tried and came across your product. As a last stitch effort he ordered me a pair. I use them for about 5 minutes before attempting to nurse her and to my surprise when nothing else has worked, these did. She was able to latch on properly to nurse after the first couple of times using them. After a month or so of using them 5 minutes before nursing and for about a half an hour after...my nipples are starting to stay erect now throughout the day and my daughter continues to be able to nurse with no problems. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for offering such a wonderful product that truly does work!
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By using the Supple Cups for about 10 minutes before every breastfeeding session, I was amazed how well they worked on my flat nipples. They not only corrected them but most importantly really averted my nipples making my baby able to reach them easily. I used the wonderful "Supple Cups" for about a week until my nipples weren't flat any more. I have to say the "Supple Cups" did wonders in my breastfeeding experience. They are a great invention that let the Mums and babies enjoy breastfeeding without any difficult
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OH WOW! I just received my pair today...they were here when I got home from work. Just put them on about 10 minutes ago and they and fantastic! I've had inverted nipples ever since I was a little girl, and this product has pulled them out in 10 minutes! I can't say enough good things about it. They are priced very well, and the packaging is very discreet, which was a definite plus. Anyone who has inverted nipples and is even THINKING about buying this product should do it. FANTASTIC!
