Description

Shield Maidens:

● Are made of laboratory-tested, food-grade silicone that has a velvety skin-texture on the
side used by your nursing baby, and is smooth on mama’s side so it adheres well.
● Are colorful at room temperature so they can be easily found, and neutral at body
temperature for a more natural experience
● Includes (2) Nipple Shields and a carrying case

Ceres Chill’s patent-pending shields can help your little one properly latch and suckle more
effectively. Our unique design allows for maximized skin-to-skin contact between you and your
baby. They’re comfortable, breathable, and flexible to help build your breastfeeding success.

Reasons a Breastfeeding Mama May Need Nipple Shields:

● Latching difficulties
● Tongue ties
● Soreness
● Having flat or inverted nipples

But the most AMAZING part for any exhausted new mom is the color-changing quality!

Shield Maidens are colorless when at body temperature so they don’t interfere with a more
natural breastfeeding experience, and to help you easily find them when they’re not in use, the
Shield Maidens become a highly-visible color when at room temperature. How cool is that?!

Shield Maidens:

● Are made of laboratory-tested, food-grade silicone that has a velvety skin-texture on the
side used by your nursing baby, and is smooth on mama’s side so it adheres well.
● Include (2) Nipple Shields
● Are FSA, HSA, and HRA reimbursable — just submit your receipt to your provider!

Tips from Courtney Olson, SLP, IBCLC:

FINDING THE BEST FIT

When it comes to sizing, there are two things I consider: your nipple diameter, and how elastic
(or stretchy) your tissue is. If you measure your nipple diameter at rest, I would suggest adding
2-4mm to leave some space between the nipple shield and the base of your nipple. Ideally, you

want 1-2mm between the base of the nipple and the inside edge of the shield so you can pull
tissue into the nipple shield as you’re applying it and get a nice suction from the nipple shield.
Pro tip: if you have dense tissue, I would start by adding 2mm to your nipple diameter. If you
have more elastic tissue, I would start by adding 3-4mm. Sizing for nipple shields is not an
exact science – everybody’s anatomy is different. This means you may need to try different
sizes, different textures, or even different shapes to find one that fits you comfortably.

APPLYING YOUR NIPPLE SHIELD

If you just place the shield on your breast, your baby can easily knock it off. There are a few
steps you need to take to make sure that it adheres well.

To start, make sure your breasts are not wet and slippery with milk that has been expressed or
leaked from your breasts. It might help to wipe them off with a dry burp cloth. Then, you will
want to invert the nipple shield half way, place it over your nipple and stretch and pull on the
sides with your fingers until the nipple shield “pops” into place. This should pull a little bit of your
nipple and possibly some surrounding tissue into the shield and create a seal, so if you gently
flick the shield it doesn’t fall right off your breast. You can try to use a little bit of nipple cream or
expressed breast milk on the outer edge to keep the nipple shield in place, but these additional
steps are often unnecessary if the shield fits well.

NURSING WITH A SHIELD

You will still want to work on achieving a deep latch with the nipple shield in place. You don’t
want your baby to only latch to the tip of the shield as this can be painful for you and your baby
likely won’t transfer as much milk. A baby that is latched well will have most of the mid-lower
shield covered by their mouth. Their chin should be pressed into the breast, their cheeks round
and full, and you should be able to hear audible swallowing while the baby is actively nursing. If
your baby is only latching onto the tip of the shield, nursing is painful, or you suspect your baby
is not transferring milk while at breast, reach out to your healthcare team and your lactation
consultant for more help.

*Use your Shield Maidens only for their intended use as described in this booklet and do not
allow children to access or use them without the supervision of an adult. Children should not
play with the Shield Maidens or put them in their mouths. If swallowed, any nipple shield is a
choking hazard.