For BFing mamas, two things I couldn't live without this time around

Kari Merks

Coconut oil and Milkies

With my last two babies I slathered on the lanolin to heal my cracked nipples and it helped, but it took awhile for them to fully heal. This time I tried coconut oil and OMG it's made such a difference. And it smells so good. I've even used it to make a sugar scrub to use on my son's skin. 

I forget where I first read about Milkies, but decided to try it since I have a forceful letdown on both sides when I BF and my breast pads were always soaked after a feeding. I've managed to catch anywhere from 1-2 oz at each feeding just from letdown on the non-feeding side. IMO it's definitely worth the $20+.  

ShadyKull

Thanks! I have a lot of let down waste too and hadn't heard of Milkies. I will give those a try!

JSS1002

I'm going to have to try those Milkies.  FTM here, but I only JUST realized that the giant wet spots on my shirt while nursing were from letdown on the left while nursing on the right, etc.

jbatch

I was going to buy milkies but instead just catch the milk in a bottle.. works really well.. I catch about an ounce each time.. Two ounces first feeding in the morning.. Saved me the $20

BrittKav

I definitely second the milkies! This is the first time I've used it, and it's awesome. I get 6-8 oz a day without any effort! I already have a nice freezer stash without touching a pump and my DD is only 13 days old.