If the baby just needs some extra help, I find that to be a really
good use of a nipple shield.
Not exact matches
However, the
best practice in terms
of using nipple shields for breastfeeding is - consult a lactation first and follow his / her guideline to make sure you are on the right track.
Well, after a few days
of triple feeding,
using the
nipple shield, and my baby still getting frustrated at the breast, I said to myself, «Why am I doing this?
If a
nipple shield is required, choose a
well made that will allow for more stimulation and
use only under the direction
of a board certified lactation consultant.
It could also be helpful to see a lactation consultant as we advise
using the
nipple shield under guidance
of a health professional as it is meant for a short term solution and she can help with the weaning from the
shield while ensuring there is
good milk transfer.
Long - term
use of nipple shields have been known to hinder milk supply, so they are
best used as a temporary medium to get infants who are struggling to nurse onto the breast and a breastfeeding relationship established.
Using breast
shields that fit
well, they should be comfortable, not compress the breasts or damage the
nipples; a range
of breast
shield sizes are available if the tunnel is too tight
He has gained a
good amount
of weight although I don't know how much since the
nipple shields have been in
use.
If you need to
use the
shield, wait until baby has had a few min
of good sucking and then break suction (finger in corner
of baby's mouth), remove the
nipple shield and immediately attempt to re-latch baby to bare breast.
If a
nipple shield is required, choose a
well made that will allow for more stimulation and
use only under the direction
of a board certified lactation consultant.