Any Moms Know of Any Breastfeeding Gadgets?

I've heard that Lilly Padz are great for preventing leaks. They are self "adhesive" too. I don't think it'd help with engorgement though. You may want to plan on pumping sometime during the evening. I doubt that one time of not pumping would make you lose any milk. Have fun and CONGRATS on the new baby AND Breast feeding! Breast is BEST!! :)

Hi Momma-
you could always get a pump. This way, your child gets breastmilk and you only have to step out for 20 minutes every 4-6 hours. (your body will tell you if you have waited too long). Also, wear those pads in your bra to absorb any leakage. You should be set!

Hi! Congratulations to you and your friend! And VERY courageous of you to venture out so soon after delivery! :)

I'm not sure if this is what you're looking for, but I found a great product called "Milkies." I just call it a milk catcher. You put it on your non-feeding breast within your bra and it catches all the milk that drips from let-down. It can hold about 2 oz at a time (if you drip more than that, you need to empty it around the 2 oz point before continuing, otherwise it will leak). You can attach a bag (like medela), but it was easier for me to just pour it into a bag when I was done. I was able to save and freeze over 300 oz w/in two months just from catching let-downs on the other side.

Here's a link from Amazon - I think they sell it for $30, but I bought mine at a lactation specialty shop in Monterey for $20. They are definitely worth the price. It is a little bulky under the clothing, so I wouldn't really use it in public.

http://www.amazon.com/Milkies-Milk-Saver-Breast-Collector...

Here's their homepage: www.mymilkies.com

Also, Lansinoh breastpads seemed to work the best with leaking - they are thin but hold a lot of leakage!

Good luck!

Dear MC.
My sister was my matron of honor a month and a half after she had her baby.
She pumped prior to release the milk and wore the pads for the ceremony and the photos. If she had to nurse, we just waited for her. My nephew slept mostly through the whole thing and she was able to nurse him after all the hoopla. The pictures we have of him, he was just out cold and asleep. It's possible. I went to a wedding with my 3 month old and just used the pads or the ladies lounge to nurse if my baby got fussy.
Just have them work around you to an extent. My nephew and baby were no problems at weddings. We were all allowed to do what came naturally.
I really think you'll get through it easier than you think.
Have fun!

Have an easy-access dress or top and get a Bebe Au Lait (hooter hider) in a coordinating color (or basic black). That way you can nurse wherever you need to and still see the baby. Reusable cotton nursing pads are great but won't be terribly flattering looks-wise and I'm sure you're planning to be in a few pictures. Get some really thin contoured pads and a very supportive bra and you'll be all set!

My daughter was only a couple of months old when I was in my sisters wedding. I didn't need to pump but I did have to plan carfully to make sure that I was able get her feedings in. I Nursed right before the ceremony, right before the pictures, at the beginning of the reception, and after that the crazy time was over and just nursed as needed. I had a strapless dress so it was impossible to nurse modestly so would find a girls only zone and just do what I needed (can you say naked time!)
Just remember to have fun you will be able to find the time. Yes this is an imprtant day for your friend but your babies needs will need to met first so that everyone can have a good time!
Blessings, K.

I pumped daily to get some stored up, then I breastfed right before getting dressed, then at the reception. It wasn't as easy as it sounds, but it worked for us. (I also changed clothes at the reception after pictures so I wouldn't leak out). But on the upside, I looked positively stacked in that dress! LOL!

I did this and the thing I remember the most was how tight my fitted dress got after my milk came in. Be sure your dress has room for this. I nursed right after the really long Greek wedding before the reception in the Ladies room. A long time ago they had these bra inserts that were like collection cups made out of round plastic with a hole in the middle. My sister had them when my niece was born 33 years ago. I don't know if they still make them but I would check a specialty baby store like Bobers.

You didn't say if you are in the wedding or not. I was in a wedding when my son was 3 months old. The dress was strapless, and made the whole thing very difficult. I talked to someone in the offices before the wedding to see if it was possible to use a private space after the ceremony. She offered her office, as I had to get myself out of the dress and bra to nurse and didn't want to leak on the dress. I was a bit engorged after the ceremony, but fed as close to the beginning of the ceremony as possible, then at the reception, waited for the toasts, etc, and then went running to the office to nurse. I brought my husband along to help with the dress and hold the baby as necessary. Yes, I was a little full, but didn't show leakage due to some awesome washable breastpads (PuffyMondaes.com) that I changed after feeding, just to make sure.

If you aren't in the wedding, there are some nursing friendly dresses out there, and a hooter hider should be plenty to stay modest. If you aren't comfortable with that, find a more private place and/or ask your friend if she would have a problem with your nursing, or where you might find a place to do so. If you opt for the skirt/top route, there is also a product called Blush topless shirts that are amazing for modesty (don't show that belly while nursing) that I can't live without. Good luck and have fun.