2007-03-04 12:45:42 · 10 answers · asked by spookiedell02 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
if it's inverted get to the doctor. It happens. Pumping sometimes helps that.
2007-03-08 09:28:57 · answer #1 · answered by Icewomanblockstheshot 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Breastfeed contained in the starting up, to verify your milk furnish. once you're waiting to go back to artwork, pump so as that the caregiver can feed toddler once you're lengthy gone, and nurse your toddler once you're living house. maximum breastfed children will adjust to a bottle if presented round 6 weeks or so. Nipple confusion can ensue even as bottles are given too early, before breastfeeding is properly everyday, and ends up in a toddler who would not desire the breast anymore. unique pumping is accessible, besides the undeniable fact that it truly is truly some artwork, and pumps only are not as effective as a toddler at getting the milk out. also, non-nutritive suckling on the breast is significant, and is ignored even as a toddler is completely bottle fed.
2016-12-05 06:11:15 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, in most cases the nipple shield is wonderful for that! :)
I understand wanting to breastfeed badly, and having trouble with it, so I pray you and baby will get the hang of it quickly and everything will be dandy within a couple days.
By the way, Modela is the type of nipple shield I've used since my daughter was born (she is now 6 months old), and I love them! :)
2007-03-04 12:52:42 · answer #3 · answered by Jenn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Inverted nipple? I tried the nipple shield myself & didn't think it was great. What worked for me was to manually stimulate my nipples (twisting & pulling - GENTLY!!). This would cause the nipple to come out enough for the baby to get a good grip. Good luck!
2007-03-04 12:51:17 · answer #4 · answered by Ms Know-It-All ;) 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I tried them but my baby never got the hang of latching on. I was really depressed for a few weeks but then I realized that it was'nt my fault and the important thing was that he got the nutrition he needed even if it was'nt from me. I now pump all I can and feed formula when I have to. I hope that with the next baby I can try again.
2007-03-05 04:58:27 · answer #5 · answered by Erica J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have inverted nipples, too, so i had to use nipple shield for the first couple of days. But as your baby gets older {I mean couple days older} he will suck more aggressively and you won't need the shield anymore. I now have no problem breastfeeding. Good luck!
2007-03-04 14:17:24 · answer #6 · answered by Matahari 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just be carefull and watch that your milk supply isn't compromised. That's what happened to me, but with help from my lactation consultant, I was able to nurse my daughter for 22 months.
2007-03-05 05:16:21 · answer #7 · answered by ttmama 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They might. Unfortunately they didn't work for me so I pumped for awhile until I went to formula. It is worth a shot.
2007-03-05 03:28:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it should help but it doesnt work for everyone so dont be discouraged if it doesnt fix the problem you wont be a bad mom just cause you cant breastfeed but i sincerely hope it works for you
2007-03-04 12:55:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i used it for like three days then my son got used to doing it himself. just make sure you keep putting the whole aereola in his mouth.
2007-03-04 13:44:12 · answer #10 · answered by Ancokely 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋