i looked it up and found on wikipedia that there isn't any evidence saying that it complicates things.. it just says to take them out while breastfeeding because one of the barbell balls could come off and lodge in the baby's throat (how horrible!!) but i'm a lot smarter than that anyways..
i guess my question is for anyone who has their nipples pierced who did experience complications.. or other way around! if you have them pierced and did not experience complications.. thanks :)
2007-12-03 12:16:23 · 2 answers · asked by spiritmolecule 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
i just found out yesterday that i'm pregnant :):):)!!!
2007-12-03 12:16:44 · update #1
actually i have them pierced already. i've had them since i was 16.. so almost 4 years now..
2007-12-03 12:32:02 · update #2
okay people, i'm not asking for your opinion on whether or not i should get my nipples pierced, nor am i asking what you think of pierced nipples so please cut the s***!! it's really annoying and unhelpful.......
2007-12-03 12:39:08 · update #3
After our daughter was born, I had met a woman in the hospital who was having a really hard time with breastfeeding because she had one of her nipples pierced. The doctor felt that there was scar tissue there preventing the milk/colostrum from being expressed. I don't know what became of her because I was discharged the next day. I know the nurses were rushing about with the lactation specialists trying to get the baby to latch onto that breast and the baby would try and become frustrated. I met her in the nursery- I went to get our baby because they took her to draw blood and were gone forever.
This was only one person and it may have been the way that her piercing was done. I am not sure- but it's definately something I would disuss with your doctor.
So, talk to your doctor, do your research about breastfeeding now, and from there try it if you can.
Congrats to you!
2007-12-03 12:28:53 · answer #1 · answered by NY_Attitude 6 · 9⤊ 0⤋
Nipple Piercing Breastfeeding
2016-12-10 14:42:28 · answer #2 · answered by trickey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-06 11:15:04 · answer #3 · answered by southand 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had my nipples pierced and they had been taken out about 2 years before I breastfed. The only problem is that the milk came out the side of my nipples too (where the piercing hole is). Sometimes when my baby was nursing, she would have milk coming out of her mouth because it was coming out the side. It worked out fine though. Breastfeeding was hard, but the piercings had nothing to do with that.
2007-12-03 13:21:09 · answer #4 · answered by KP 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I got my nipples pierced right before I met my now husband. We got pregnant quickly(whoopsie LOL), and I planned on BFing. I took my piercings out not too long into my pregnancy. I was able to nurse(not without problems, but none were caused by my piercings). I only nursed him for 6 weeks. But as of right now I am still nursing his 11 month old little brother. :-D
2007-12-03 14:53:41 · answer #5 · answered by jennifer_elaine83 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't have any personal experience, but the link below has some great information and specific information about nipple piercings and nursing.
Happy nursing! Good for you for planning ahead.
2007-12-03 13:28:34 · answer #6 · answered by GranolaMom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Congrats on your pregnancy.
Well, the piercing isn't going to make any difference, unless it wasn't done properly, or it didn't heal well - but obviously you'd need to take it out when you breast feed. Your breasts will often be tender and sore from breastfeeding, and you might get annoyed with putting your rings in and out again. Therefore they might even grow closed again because you'll just keep them off.
2007-12-03 13:34:03 · answer #7 · answered by Maggie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"milk ducts can be damaged or obstructed leading to lowered milk supply. Leaking milk from piercing holes, mastitis, reduced or extra sensitivity of the nipple, scar tissue, and development of allergies to the metal in the piercing have been reported." Read the full article below for how to minimise risks and manage existing piercings
2014-08-19 08:43:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check these links for some helpful info on nursing with pierced nipples:
http://www.llli.org//FAQ/pierced.html
http://www.breastfeedingbasics.com/html/ask/pierced.shtml
My cousin nursed her baby just fine with pierced nipples.
Good luck!
2007-12-03 12:49:44 · answer #9 · answered by daa 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
My best friend had her nipples pierced...she took them out a few years before her and her husband conceived and she was worried about the same thing, but she is having no problems with breast feeding...p.s. don't listen to people on here....everyone thinks their freakin perfect now a days its sickening
2007-12-03 12:56:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋