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Lactation Suppression Garment

a technology of lactation suppression and garments, applied in the direction of protective garments, brassieres, garments, etc., can solve the problems of small glands and milk in the breasts eventually drying up, and achieve the effect of maximum adjustability

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-06-07
JAVAID SUNBAL +1
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[0003]The lactation suppression garment disclosed in the exemplary embodiments herein is designed to be completely adjustable, allowing the perfect fit throughout the weaning process. The lactation suppression garment preferably is covered entirely in a wicking anti-microbial material to discourage bacterial growth thus decreasing risk of infection.
[0004]In its preferred exemplary form, the lactation suppression garment disclosed herein is designed to offer adjustability, support, perfect fit, decreased infection, and expedited weaning during lactation suppression.
[0006]In one preferred from, the lactation suppression garment is covered in anti-microbial moisture wicking bamboo, discouraging moisture build up and infection. The lactation suppression garment also may include, in one exemplary embodiment, two inner pockets that allow insertion of ice packs, to ease natural inflammation associated with the weaning process.

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As milk production decreases the milk glands involute, leading to smaller glands and milk in the breasts eventually drying up.

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[0021]Referring now to the drawings, FIG. 1 shows one form of a lactation suppression garment 10 constructed in accordance with the principles of the present invention. In the specific embodiment shown, the garment 10 includes two sections, a breast coverage section 12 and a wrap section 14. The breast coverage section 12 is configured to be worn on and at least partially cover a human breast, as shown in the illustration of FIG. 3. The wrap section 14 has an elongated configuration with at least one end being securable at a fixed location relative to the breast coverage section 12. In the specific embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the wrap section 14 is fixedly secured to a lateral side of the breast coverage section, and extends laterally outwardly therefrom. The wrap section includes at least one free end, the end 14a in the illustration of FIG. 1. The free end 14a of the wrap section 14 includes one component of a hook and loop fastener 14c (see FIG. 3), so as to allow the wrap sectio...

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Abstract

A lactation suppression garment includes a breast coverage section and a wrap section to support and apply a highly adjustable compressive force against a wearer's breast to provide perfect fit and alleviate swelling and pain and other discomforts associated with the lactation suppression process

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RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority of Provisional Application Ser. No. 61 / 420,510, filed Dec. 7, 2010.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]There are few options available for women who wish to stop nursing or not nurse at all. Women are left to wear uncomfortable ill-fitting sports bras and use ice packs to try and alleviate swelling and pain associated with the lactation suppression process. Sports bras do not help women effectively because as the milk production decreases the breasts become smaller rapidly. To effectively support engorged breasts and to expedite the weaning process, a lactation suppression garment must fit the breasts as tightly as possible while maintaining comfort. Infection due to stasis of milk in the breasts is also a common problem while weaning.BRIEF SUMMARY[0003]The lactation suppression garment disclosed in the exemplary embodiments herein is designed to be completely adjustable, allowing the perfect fit throughout the weaning process....

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A41C3/12A41C3/00
CPCA41D13/0058A41C3/04A41C3/0064
Inventor JAVAID, SUNBALHOWELL, KIMBERLEY
Owner JAVAID SUNBAL
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