I will say, no matter if you're breastfeeding or pumping, you'll still need the nipple cream. You may not need it immediately after birth though as the soreness only comes a few days later when baby has latches well. Good to buy now cos I remember I went all crazy during my confinement cos my nips was super sore, cracked and dry and I didn't prepare any cream beforehand. Pregnancy brain made me forget this important thing and this was not my 1st baby 😅