Wear Avent ultra-soft breast shells in the bra to protect sore nipples and collect the excess of milk.<br /><br />The perforated shells protect cracked nipples, so they heal faster. They exert a slight pressure to help relieve congestion (to be used for short durations). The holes enable an air circulation.<br /><br />The collect-milk shells (these with no hole) collect leaking milk during feeding or while using a breast pump.<br /><br />The silicone pads enable to protect the nipples between feedings.