Product
review: The Utterly Yours breast support pillow
http://breastfeeding.blog.motherwear.com
June 19, 2007
I always tell mothers-to-be that breast size doesn't matter
when it comes to the amount of milk you make. While this
is true, I've learned from them that size does matter when
it comes to positioning.
For those of us who are well endowed, supporting the breast
is key to getting and maintaining a good latch. But this
sometimes means uncomfortable positions, the inability to
drink a glass of water or hold a book while nursing. I've
met a few moms who have gotten carpel
tunnel syndrome from
supporting their breasts so much.
I usually recommend putting a rolled up wash cloth underneath
the breast for support, but was intruiged by a new product
called the Utterly Yours Breast Pillow. I was curious if
this pillow could do the job better. It's an award winning
product invented by a nursing mother of four. I asked Sarah,
pictured below with her son Talan, to give it a try. Here's
what she had to say:
I love the closeness that I have with my 5 month old son
when I nurse. Luckily I have not had any problems with breastfeeding.
I am usually holding him (or patting him) with one hand while
I support my breast with the other. I am fine with this arrangement,
but am not able to multi-task as I generally have the use
of only one hand. Tanya asked me to try out the Utterly Yours
Breast Pillow. It's geared toward women who need to support
their breast while nursing, but want use of their hands,
too.
The product is very simple to use. You hold it in the palm
of your hand, compress it, and position it under your breast.
When you release, it returns to its original shape and supports
the breast. It's very comfortable, and the cover has little
non-skid dots (like your baby's socks), so it won't slip
like a rolled up diaper or towel. It comes in 4 sizes, and
the company's website helps you figure out which
size you need. It was made for sitting, but I found that it can provide
support for nighttime side-lying feedings, too.
I tried it out and found it lightweight and comfortable.
It nestled right into my bra or nursing camisole and stayed
put. I elevated my breast just enough to meet my son's face.
I also found that it worked well for nursing while carrying
my son in a wrap or sling. I think it's a great product,
and I'm surprised that there aren't more products like this
available.
 For mothers who want to use something like this regularly,
I'd suggest starting to use this from the first week. I had
my positioning routine down when I tried out the pillow,
and it took a little adjusting to make it work. I had also
become so accustomed to holding onto Talan and my breast
that I didn't really know what to do with my free hands!
When I did try to read a book, my son would become so curious
as to what I was doing that he kept popping off to see what
I was doing (this wouldn't be as much of a problem with a
younger baby).
The Utterly Yours pillow is sold individually, so unless
you buy two you'll need to switch sides when you switch breasts.
The cover needs to hang dry, so you may want to buy extra
covers if you're using it often (though it didn't take long
to dry). It sells for $21.95 plus shipping from the company's
website and some retailers. Extra covers cost $11.95 for
two.
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Posted by Tanya at 07:30 AM in Nursing clothes and products
Media Contact:
Nadia Jamshidi
408.859.6052
nadia@utterlyyours.com
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