Not exact matches
But, if the
nipples are
flat due to severe engorgement, or they are
truly inverted so that the baby can't latch on, then it's an issue.
I had a baby 11 weeks ago and have to say at first breastfeeding was very difficult as I had
flat nipples my poor baby had not a lot to latch on to but my saving grace medela
nipple shields no pain or uncomfort that many mums talk about... They
truly are a god send and make it easier for your baby to get used to the bottle as its just like using a
nipple... These can be bought at most mother cares
While it's true that babies can usually make a teat from their mother's
nipple and breast tissue, inverted (or
truly flat)
nipples can sometimes, but not always, call for the use of a
nipple shield.
The «pinch test» is most often used to verify if
nipples are
truly inverted or just
flat.