Okay mommas... I'm expecting my first, and I fully plan on exclusively breastfeeding while on maternity leave then breatfeeding and pumping for as long as we can.

A friend of mine gave me a Kiinde Breastfeeding Gift Set she got from the shower for her son, the only thing she used out of it was the storage bags so she just gave me all the unused stuff. This has got me looking in the breastfeeding products so I can prepare for when I register in a couple months. I'm so overwhelmed. There's a ton of different stuff, and I'm reading all these articles about how some women have a tough time with the discomfort in their nipples.

So my question is for the mommas who have already been through a breastfeeding experience. What brand and products worked best for you? Tips and advice?