Compresses relieve acute symptoms sore nipples briefly. Really for the healing they do not contribute in my opinion, at least not with severe discomfort. Since I have rather wondered if they did not soften the tissue too much, and thus the problems actually reinforce yet. I also find the parts simply quite expensive. However, I have halved the compresses and longer used as indicated. This was recommended to me in the hospital so. What has helped me better than the compresses was a different size nipple shields, a lanolinhaltige ointment and time to get used. Then the lactation was practical and beautiful. Perseverance worthwhile.