If you breastfeed with the aid of
a nipple shield for several months while pumping, you can still feed your child breast milk during the weaning process.
Also I had to use
nipple shield for a while and was stressing about it but got help.
Were you able to find the right
nipple shield for your needs?
This has included assessment of
a nipple shield for PMTCT, introduction of mobile phone devices for supporting home - based perinatal care by midwives, and development of a safety monitoring system for low - tech human milk banks.
«If you are using
a nipple shield for any reason, it is a good idea to meet with an IBCLC to address the reason why you needed a shield,» Gallagher says.
I am strong because I nursed with
a nipple shield for 6 months until she finally learned how to latch on her own.
I've been using
a nipple shield for two weeks now.
My question is I am still having pain when she latches on with
the nipple shield for about a minute into nursing and it has been that way ever since I started breastfeeding.
Finally, she suggested that I wear a contact
nipple shield for a few days, until Maya was accustomed to the positioning necessary for nursing.
And Robin said «oh use
a nipple shield for a few days and she saved my life.
One mother used
the nipple shield for the entire 15 months she and her baby breastfed.
I used
the nipple shield for the first 10 days then had her latch without the shield.
I also used
the nipple shield for every feeding this last time (on my 3rd nursed baby here).
I did have to work with a lactaction specialist and use
a nipple shield for a few days but now she is doing great.
Meade says she also recommends that if a mother is using
a nipple shield for all or most feeds, she should use a double - electric breast pump for 10 to 15 minutes after each daytime feed to help maintain her milk supply.
For moms who are given
a nipple shield for inverted or flat nipples, what are some other options instead of using the shield?
So, most women who end up using a nipple shield probably are pumping more than women who are not using
a nipple shield for that reason.
With my son I used
a nipple shield for the first two months.
Maybe a friend told you that she used
a nipple shield for the first week when her baby nursed or maybe you think you have flat nipples, so you bought one while pregnant or, more commonly, maybe a well - meaning nurse gave you one in the hospital when your new baby had difficulty latching to the breast.
I continued to use
the nipple shield for the next three months until my shy, flat nipple came out.
One used
a nipple shield for a year in order to nurse, one pumped for 11 months to give their baby breast milk, and others chose to move to formula.
After she was born, we used
the nipple shield for a couple weeks but had successfully weaned from it.
Second Daughter 1 Yes 2 Yes 3 6 mths old, 4 6 mths was my goal, felt like my milk supply was not keeping up Son 1 Yes 2 Yes 3 10 mths old 4 Just wanted to wean by 1 yo, seemed like the right time 5 For my son, I pnly used
the nipple shield for a couple mths and then he did great with out it!
I used
a nipple shield for the first 6 weeks.
I used
the nipple shield for about a week to get me through that time then stopped using it when my daughter and I both figured out what we were doing.
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.
One of the nurses brought
nipple shields for me.
Nipple shields for preterm infants: effect on milk transfer and duration of breastfeeding.
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I had to use
nipple shields for awhile when my daughter was born and I contemplated giving up.
I had to wear
nipple shields for my son to latch on for 2 months and it was very difficult but the mechanical pump definitly made it easier.
Not exact matches
By the second day the nurse suggested a
nipple shield, but the hospital didn't provide them, so I had to wait
for a family member to bring me one.
By month 2, he developed Colic and refused to eat at the breast because he had to wait
for me to put the
nipple shield on.
I'll probably try to wean him off the
nipple shield soon, but
for now it has been a lifesaver.
As the website
for the La Leche League International (LLLI) described them,
nipple shields are artificial
nipples that a mother can wear over her regular
nipple when breastfeeding her baby.
It didn't help that
for the first 6 - 8 weeks, we were using a
nipple shield (Hindsight, we definitely didn't need it that long.
We call our
nipple shield a Contact Nipple Shield because our choice of design and material allows for as much contact as possible between mom and baby while using this acce
nipple shield a Contact
Nipple Shield because our choice of design and material allows for as much contact as possible between mom and baby while using this acce
Nipple Shield because our choice of design and material allows
for as much contact as possible between mom and baby while using this accessory.
-- that
nipple shields are meant
for short - term use.
I thought about it
for a few days, and when Peeper was just over five weeks old, I tried the
nipple shield.
I pumped breastmilk exclusively with my daughter
for 9 months, but so far have nursed him with a
nipple shield quite well.
Some pumps come with an included one - size fits all type of breast
shield, which can be uncomfortable
for moms with larger breasts and / or
nipples and can hinder their milk output.
Typically if you use a
nipple shield or any other devices
for feeding (aside from your breast pump), they will want you to bring these materials with you.
Nipples shields are not recommended for sore nipples, because, although they may help temporarily, they usually
Nipples shields are not recommended
for sore
nipples, because, although they may help temporarily, they usually
nipples, because, although they may help temporarily, they usually do not.
There are temporary fixes like using a pump and bottle - feeding the breast milk or using a
nipple shield to protect the
nipple.
nipple shields should be used
for a very short time because studies have shown that
shields decrease the amount of milk available to the baby.
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.
You also may want to wear a breast shell (not a
nipple shield) in your bra
for about 30 minutes prior to breastfeeding to help soften the areola and bring out the
nipple.
ONLY TO BE USED AS A LAST RESORT, the
nipple shield is a flexible
nipple made out of silicone that is placed over the mother's
nipple during feedings so that latch - on is possible
for the baby.
They may also find that the pump yields little milk
for their efforts as not enough of the breast tissue behind the
nipple is taken up into the
shield; therefore the breast is not «milked» well.
I saw many lactation consultants and eventually decided to use a
nipple shield to help her
for a while.
Not only does a
nipple shield makes it easier
for the baby to latch on, it also reduces the excessive suction which can not only cause
nipple pain, but also usually reduces milk transfer.