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A reusable breast shield has been patented. The shield can cover a nipple, areola, and surrounding area of a human breast. The shield comprises a silicone rubber body with an inner layer adapted to contact the nipple, areola and surrounding breast area and has a thickness of between 10-20 mm and an outer layer secured to an outer surface of the inner layer. The total thickness of the body is 20-90 mm.