The organic cotton absorbs excess milk and helps to avoid visible leaks.

I liked to use one of the silk/merino wool pads closest to the breast and then layer a cotton one on top for extra leakage protection. That way, I was able to reap the benefits of having the healing properties of the silk next to my skin, the natural absorbency of the merino wool and then the extra protection from the cotton. This was especially helpful in the early days when everything was calibrating and my leakage was heaviest.

Another must for health-conscious post-partum mothers. With the natural healing properties of silk and the breathability and absorbency of merino wool, these nursing pads help the healing process, protect the nipples and aid in absorption of leakage. If you have heavy leakage, you can double up (wear two pads each side at a time). If you have minor leakage, you could likely make do with only buying two pairs total.

According to Disana,“Wool absorbs excess breast milk into its inner fibres ensuring that the skin remains dry between feeds. Untreated raw silk cools and soothes the irritation from breast feeding. The high content of silks anti-inflammatory properties offer natural healing of any redness.”