I have an inverted nipple on my left breast, which is the best way to correct it?
2006-10-17 05:44:36 · 9 answers · asked by Lucy P 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
There are a few treatments for inverted nipples. The first one is making sure that there is a good latch between the breast and the baby. Another measure is to shape the nipple. This is known as a “breast sandwich" or “nipple sandwich”, commonly used to get more breast tissue into a baby’s mouth. The use of a breast pump or other suction device immediately before a feeding may help to draw out inverted nipples. A high-quality, hospital grade, electric pump may be used for this purpose. There are special devices specifically designed to draw out inverted nipples before feeding or a home made nipple protractor can be constructed out of a 10 cc disposable syringe. Breast shells may be used to apply gentle constant pressure to the areola in order to try and break any adhesions under the skin that are preventing the nipple from being drawn out. The shells are worn inside the bra. The Hoffman technique is a nipple stretching exercise that may help loosen the adhesions at the base of the nipple when performed several times a day. However, while both these techniques are heavily promoted, a 1992 study by Alexander, Grant & Campbell found that not only do shells and the Hoffman technique not promote more successful breastfeeding, they may actually disrupt it. (Randomised controlled trial of breast shells and Hoffman's exercises for inverted and non-proctractile nipples.
2006-10-18 00:15:06 · answer #1 · answered by Arunagiri K 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had inverted nipples all my life, they would correct if they were pinched or if it was cold, I decided to get my nipples pierced when I turned 16 and the bar keeps them out permanently. Plus the piercings look really awesome
2016-12-29 08:04:39 · answer #2 · answered by Emily 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
. Development of nipple retraction in adults should be evaluated to make sure a tumor is not the cause of retraction. Today, there are two types of procedures that address this - those that preserve ductal integrity and those that do not.
plastic surgery will fix that
2006-10-17 06:07:05 · answer #3 · answered by Laura 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go have it checked out at doctors,ask about the small contraption that they advise nursing women to use,it will do the trick
2006-10-17 05:55:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your doctor.
2006-10-17 05:50:50 · answer #5 · answered by . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have someone blow into the right one. See your doctor
2006-10-17 05:52:45 · answer #6 · answered by waggy_33 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Truthfully, and without wanting to sound like a perv, get somebody to suck it out for you.
2006-10-17 05:53:09 · answer #7 · answered by Dan 2 · 3⤊ 2⤋
push it out lol XD
2015-12-15 02:01:46 · answer #8 · answered by no 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its perfectly normal and you cant change it. it no fuss. dont worry
2006-10-17 06:20:38 · answer #9 · answered by [<3] ellie [<3] 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋