DIRECTIONS FOR USE:

Your Breast Friends are designed to conform to the breast under a bra, nursing bra, or snug-fitting top:   Placing the side with 3 lines toward the breast - with one line at the top of the breast (lines will be at 12 o’clock, 4 o’clock and 8 o’clock) -fold the ring-shaped pack into a triangular form.  The bottom portion of the triangle goes under the breast and the sides go around the sides of the breast.  If there is additional material at the top fold of the triangle, simply pinch and fold it over to complete the fit.

For moist heat therapy: Microwave Your Breast Friends, one at a time, for 30-45 seconds depending on the strength of your microwave. Knead the pack gently for a few seconds to assure even distribution of the warmth.

For cold therapy: Place Your Breast Friends in the freezer for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Lay packs flat and separately. You may want to place packs in a plastic bag or plastic wrap to maintain cleanliness. Knead packs gently to soften before applying to breasts.

Cleaning: Spot clean Your Breast Friends with warm water and a mild soap. Rinse and allow to air dry.

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Post-operative use: For several days following surgery/procedure to the breast, you may experience pain, discomfort and/or swelling. During this time, use Cold Therapy for 20-30 minutes every 2-3 hours. Once the swelling and discomfort have decreased significantly, alternate the use of Cold Therapy and Moist Heat Therapy for 15-30 minutes every 2-3 hours. Then, after 24-48 hours, begin using the Moist Heat Therapy for 15-20 minutes every 2-4 hours.

PMS or General Breast Discomfort: Use Cold Therapy for 20-30 minutes every 2-3 hours.
 
Postpartum Engorgement (not breast-feeding): Use Cold Therapy for 30 minutes to 1 hour every 2 hours. You may also want to place a cold purple cabbage leaf against the breast, under Your Breast Friends. This combination can be very effective in relieving selling and discomfort. Avoid nipple stimulation.

Postpartum Engorgement (breastfeeding): Between feedings, use Cold Therapy to relieve discomfort and swelling. Just prior to feedings, use Moist Heat Therapy to help soften breasts, encourage milk let-down and facilitate latch-on. During the feeding, place packs back into the freezer.
 
Pumping Breastmilk: Prior to pumping, use Moist Heat Therapy for 5-10 minutes. Keep Your Breast Friends on during pumping. To accomplish this, simply detach the funnel/cup portion of the pump, place on nipple-areolar complex and replace the packs over the top with the center portions protruding from the center of the packs. Reconnect the pump and continue with pumping as usual.

Breast-feeding: Use Moist Heat Therapy for 5-10 minutes prior to feedings to soften the breast and initiate the milk let-down reflex. You can continue to use the packs during feedings, if desired. Weaning: Use Cold Therapy for 5-10 minutes prior to feedings and for 15-20 minutes after feedings. Place packs in the freezer during feedings.