#$%^&*AU2010202523B220131003.pdf#####SOFT BREASTSHIELD ABSTRACT A breastshield (5) comprises an elongated breastshield member (5) having a nipple receptacle at one end of a nipple tunnel (24). The nipple tunnel (24) extends along a longitudinal length of the breastshield member (5) and the breastshield member (5) is formed of a flexible material that is bendable in use.