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  • What should I do if I keep using my Lansinoh THERA°PEARL® 3-in-1 Breast Therapy but the pain won’t go away?

    If your symptoms persist, you have a fever or are feeling unwell, or you are experiencing extreme, prolonged or chronic pain, contact a healthcare professional.

  • How do I know when it’s time to dispose of my Lansinoh THERA°PEARL® 3-in-1 Breast Therapy?

    You should discard your pack if it is punctured or pierced.

  • I’ve used my Lansinoh THERA°PEARL® 3-in-1 Breast Therapy for a while and the pearls are starting to break down

    The pearls will start to break down with usage. This is perfectly normal, and your Lansinoh THERA°PEARL® will still work even after all the pearls have broken down.

  • Can I use my Lansinoh THERA°PEARL® 3-in-1 Breast Therapy later for my child as a teething ring?

    Lansinoh THERA°PEARL® 3-in 1 Breast Therapy should not be used as a remedy for teething or as a teething ring.

  • Do I have to freeze my Lansinoh THERA°PEARL® 3-in-1 Breast Therapy for 2 hours prior to using for cold therapy?

    You can leave your pack in the freezer indefinitely, or just chill it for a short period of time. Some of our customers are looking for “cool” rather than very cold so they store their packs in the refrigerator.

  • Is it okay to use a Lansinoh THERA°PEARL® pack on open wounds?

    No. Lansinoh THERA°PEARL® packs are not designed to be used on open wounds.

  • Can I fall asleep with a Lansinoh THERA°PEARL® pack on?

    No. Lansinoh THERA°PEARL® should only be used for 20 minutes at one time. We do not recommend you fall asleep with a heated or chilled pack applied.

  • What should I do if my microwave doesn’t seem to be heating my Lansinoh THERA°PEARL® pack evenly?

    Even microwaves with the same power often heat differently, and sometimes unevenly. We always recommend that you test your pack temperature before you remove it from the microwave, and if it seems to be unevenly heated, shake it around for a while to let the pearls mix together.

  • What happens if I heat my Lansinoh THERA°PEARL® 3-in-1 Breast Therapy for too long?

    Overheating or prolonged application may cause injury, including burns. Heating beyond the suggested time may also damage or destroy your Lansinoh THERA°PEARL® 3-in-1 Breast Therapy. It is normal for the Lansinoh THERA°PEARL® to expand a little when heated for the recommended time. If you accidentally heat your Lansinoh THERA°PEARL® beyond the recommended time and see it inflating like a balloon, immediately turn off your microwave, wait for the pack to cool down, and then carefully dispose of your pack. When in doubt, or if your pack shows any signs of deforming, dispose of your pack – a pack that has been overheated should never be reused.

  • Can I take my Lansinoh THERA°PEARL® 3-in-1 Breast Therapy straight from the freezer and heat in the microwave?

    Lansinoh THERA°PEARL® 3-in-1 Breast Therapy can go straight from the freezer and be heated in the microwave, however, be very careful not to overheat your pack. Test the pack temperature prior to application, as overheating may cause injury or may damage or destroy your Lansinoh THERA°PEARL® 3-in-1 Breast Therapy.

  • How long will the Lansinoh THERA°PEARL® 3-in-1 Breast Therapy stay hot or cold?

    Lansinoh THERA°PEARL® packs should only be used for 20 minutes at one time. If you plan to re-apply the product, be sure to take a 20 minute break between uses. Consult your healthcare professional if you are unsure about what will work best for you.

  • How do I clean my Lansinoh THERA°PEARL® 3-in-1 Breast Therapy?

    You may clean your Lansinoh THERA°PEARL® 3-in-1 Breast Therapy gently with mild soap, alcohol, or detergent and let stand for 1 minute.

  • Can I use Lansinoh THERA°PEARL® 3-in-1 Breast Therapy for other uses when I have finished breastfeeding?

    Yes, you may use your Lansinoh THERA°PEARL® 3-in 1 Breast Therapy as a cold/hot therapy for any other aches/pains. Lansinoh THERA°PEARL® should not be used as a teething ring.

  • Can I use Lansinoh THERA°PEARL® 3-in-1 Breast Therapy at the same time as when my baby is feeding?

    It would be difficult to use Lansinoh THERA°PEARL® 3-in-1 Breast Therapy while your baby is breastfeeding because it would limit her access to properly latch on. We recommend using the Lansinoh THERA°PEARL® before and after breastfeeding or with your breast pump to aid with let-down.

  • Can I use Lansinoh THERA°PEARL® 3-in-1 Breast Therapy and HPA together?

    There is no reason why you cannot use HPA® Lanolin and Lansinoh THERA°PEARL® 3-in-1 Breast Therapy together, however, if you happen to get lanolin on your Lansinoh THERA°PEARL® packs, the Lansinoh THERA°PEARL® packs are easy to clean. See the FAQs for cleaning instructions.

  • Why does the warmth of the Lansinoh THERA°PEARL® 3-in-1 Breast Therapy help milk flow?

    Studies show that a warm breast triggers let-down and the release of breastmilk than a cold breast. By heating Lansinoh THERA°PEARL® and wrapping it around the breast pump cushion, the heat will encourage milk let-down and stimulate milk flow milk.

    Resource: Effect of Warm Breastshields on Breast Milk Pumping, JHL, 27(4) 331-338, Kent et al.

  • What is a plugged duct and how can Lansinoh THERA°PEARL® 3-in-1 Breast Therapy help?

    A plugged (or blocked) duct is an area of the breast where milk flow is obstructed. The nipple pore may be blocked (often called a milk blister) or the obstruction may be further back in the milk ducts. A plugged duct usually comes on gradually and affects only one breast.

    Mum will usually notice a hard lump or wedge-shaped area of engorgement in the vicinity of the plug that may feel tender, hot, swollen or look reddened. Occasionally mum will only notice localized tenderness or pain, without an obvious lump or area of engorgement. The location of the plug may shift.

    A plugged duct will typically feel more painful before a feeding and less tender afterward, and the plugged area will usually feel less lumpy or smaller after nursing. Nursing on the affected side may be painful, particularly at letdown.

    There are usually no systemic symptoms for a plugged duct, but a low fever (less than 101.3°F / 38.5°C) may be present.

    A plugged duct can also cause:

    • Milk supply and pumping output from the affected breast may decrease temporarily. This is normal and extra nursing/pumping generally get things back to normal within a short time.
    • Occasionally a mum may express “strings” or grains of thickened milk or fatty-looking milk.
    • After a plugged duct or mastitis has resolved, it is common for the area to remain reddened or have a bruised feeling for a week or so afterwards.
    • A plugged duct can be caused by:
    • Engorgement or inadequate milk removal (due to latching problems, ineffective suck, tongue-tie or other anatomical variations, nipple pain, sleepy or distracted baby, oversupply, hurried feedings, limiting baby’s time at the breast, nipple shield use, twins or higher order multiples, blocked nipple pore, etc.)
    • Infrequent/skipped feedings (due to nipple pain, teething, pacifier overuse, busy mum, return to work, baby suddenly sleeping longer, scheduling, supplementing, abrupt weaning, etc.).
    • Pressure on the duct (from fingers, tight bra or clothing, prone sleeping, diaper bag, etc.).
    • Inflammation (from injury, bacterial/yeast infection, or allergy).
    • Stress anemia, weakened immunity

    Common recommendations for plugged duct treatment are heat (with a warm/hot compress), massage, rest, and emptying the breast (by breastfeeding or pumping) and it sometimes requires antibiotics if symptoms are not improving in 12-24 hours, or if mum is acutely ill.Therapearl® 3-in-1 Breast Therapy packs can be used warm/hot directly on the breast before and after nursing as a compress and in between feedings or pumping sessions for pain relief and inflammation.

  • What is mastitis and how can Lansinoh THERA°PEARL® 3-in-1 Breast Therapy help?

    Mastitis is an inflammation of the breast that can be caused by obstruction, infection and/or allergy. Mastitis is most common in the first 2-3 weeks of breastfeeding post-birth, but can occur at any stage of breastfeeding or lactation. Mastitis may come on abruptly and usually affects only one breast.

    Common recommendations for mastitis treatment are heat (with a warm/hot compress), massage, rest, and emptying the breast (by breastfeeding or pumping) and it sometimes requires antibiotics if symptoms are not improving in 12-24 hours, or if mum is acutely ill.

    Lansinoh THERA°PEARL® 3-in-1 Breast Therapy packs can be used warm/hot directly on the breast before and after nursing as a compress and in between feedings or pumping sessions for pain relief and inflammation. For more information on mastitis, see our Advice Articles.

  • What is engorgement and how can Lansinoh THERA°PEARL® 3-in-1 Breast Therapy help?

    In the early stages of breastfeeding, it is not uncommon to experience swelling when your milk first comes in, this is called engorgement. Lansinoh THERA°PEARL® 3-in 1 Breast Therapy can be used as a cold therapy to help treat engorgement.

  • Is Lansinoh THERA°PEARL® 3-in-1 Breast Therapy reusable?

    Lansinoh THERA°PEARL® packs are reusable and your pack will last longer if you treat it well. Overheating beyond the suggested time may damage or destroy your Lansinoh THERA°PEARL® 3-in-1 Breast Therapy.

  • Are the pearl beads inside Lansinoh THERA°PEARL® 3-in-1 Breast Therapy Packs non-toxic? What are they made of?

    The beads in the Lansinoh THERA°PEARL® 3-in 1 Breast Therapy packs are non-toxic and are made from a super absorbent polymer.

  • Does Lansinoh THERA°PEARL® 3-in-1 Breast Therapy contain latex?

    Lansinoh THERA°PEARL® 3-in-1 Breast Therapy does not contain latex.

  • Is Lansinoh THERA°PEARL® 3-in-1 Breast Therapy BPA and Phthalate-Free?

    Lansinoh THERA°PEARL® 3-in-1 Breast Therapy is BPA and Phthalate-Free.

  • Does Lansinoh HPA® Lanolin need to be removed before breastfeeding?

    Lansinoh HPA® Lanolin does not need to be removed before breastfeeding and contains only 100% ultra pure lanolin. It is purified using an exclusive refining process to reduce environmental impurities and allergic components to levels below the allergenic threshold. It is 100% natural and hypoallergenic. Lansinoh HPA® lanolin has:

    • No smell
    • No taste
    • No preservatives or other additives

  • How does Lansinoh HPA® Lanolin work?

    Breastfeeding is a learnt skill.  If you experience nipple soreness beyond a slight tenderness when your baby latches on you may need to make some adjustments so you can be comfortable and enjoy breastfeeding your baby.  Incorrect attachment of the baby at the breast when feeding is often the cause of sore nipples – a temporary but painful condition.

    Things will improve as you establish positioning and latch-on technique but in the meantime Lansinoh HPA® Lanolin can provide soothing relief to enable you to breastfeed more comfortably.  The application of Lansinoh HPA® Lanolin provides the perfect moist wound healing environment.  Moist wound healing involves retaining the moisture already present in areolar skin, by applying a moisture barrier cream to the injured site.  Internal moisture, retained within the skin, will return the skin to its normal healthy state, supple and soft rather than brittle and dry.  When cracked tissue is rehydrated in this way from within, it will heal without the formation of a scab or crust.


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