A milk absorbent cup-shaped breast pad comprises a multi-layered body (2), said body comprising absorbent inner layers (12, 13) and an outer layer (5) to be placed in contact with the skin of a mothers breast, said layer being of woven fibre said outer layer (5) is treated with an antibacterial or antimicrobic product, said product being present in a percentage between 0.5% and 20% of the weight of the fibre defining said layer. The method for forming said cup-shaped breast pad is also claimed.
