We discourage
the use of nipple shields.
A sleepy baby,
use of nipple shields or various health or anatomical problems in baby can also interfere with baby's ability to transfer milk.
English A, Ziemer AL, Chevalier A, 2010, Health professionals» attitudes and
use of nipple shields for breastfeeding women, Breastfeeding Med, 5 (4): 147 — 151.
• «The Magic Number» teaching concept to help mothers maintain their milk supplies while pumping • Breast massage and compression to help mothers increase breast milk yields and overcome breastfeeding difficulties • New, more - conservative guidelines on the use of galactogogues • Fenugreek, milk volume, and prolactin levels in mothers of preterm infants • The safety and efficacy of placenta consumption as a galactogogue • Preparation, cleaning, and sterilization of breast pump parts • Appropriate
use of nipple shields to improve breastfeeding outcomes • The importance of the mother - infant relationship in babies» growth and development
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.
She helped me to learn a proper latch technique and supported
the use of a nipple shield.
Possible problems associated with
the use of nipples shields include a drop in the mother's milk supply and insufficient transfer of milk to the baby.
We tried to BF but had a multitude of issues that made it too difficult — he has a tied lip, is a lazy / sleepy eater, and I have flat nipples that required
the use of a nipple shield that seemed to only get in the way more.
She advised
the use of a nipple shield to help lessen the amount of milk shooting my son in the face when he nursed, but it never seemed to stay on right.
An IBCLC might also recommend
the use of a nipple shield when an improper latch has painfully damaged the nipple (s).
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.
If the baby just needs some extra help, I find that to be a really good
use of a nipple shield.
«
Use of a nipple shield could potentially reduce a mom's milk supply because the shield places a barrier between baby's mouth and mom's breast, which results in less breast stimulation,» Karen Meade, a registered nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) at Einstein Medical Center Montgomery in Pennsylvania, tells Romper in an email interview.
If nursing is too painful, even with careful attention to latch and positioning, consider
the use of a nipple shield to protect nipples, until damage is resolved (see Using a Nipple Shield hand - out).
Other causes of poor milk drainage from the breast are
the use of nipple shield, breast surgery, upper arm exercises, and latching process and positioning
An inappropriate
use of a nipple shield would be for a supporter to offer it as the first solution to a problem or as an alternative to spending time helping a mother make adjustments in how she puts her baby to the breast.
There are many different reasons why your Lactation Consultant may have recommended
the use of a nipple shield.
Before anything, I wanted to ask if you had tried getting the baby to latch with
the use of a nipple shield (24 mm medela shield) prior to giving up at the breast all together?
It was once thought that
the use of a nipple shield affected a mother's milk supply, but nowadays modern silicone nipple shields do not seem to cause a decrease in milk supply.
Not exact matches
The reasons a mother may need to
use a
nipple shield can vary from person to person, but at the core
of this issue is latch - on problems.
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.
Using a
nipple shield can help slow the flow
of milk.
The first was more traumatic, due to a failed ventouse (vacuum extraction) and the anguish
of not being able to latch my baby on to breastfeed, followed by six months
of using nipple shields.
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.
Nipple shields may interfere with a mother's milk supply, so it's important to only
use them under the supervision
of a doctor or lactation consultant.
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?
Using a
nipple shield decreases the amount
of stimulation to the breast and the amount
of milk transferred.
Silicone
nipple shield.In some cases,
nipple shields can help a baby transition back to the breast, especially if the strike occurred after a period
of heavy bottle and pacifier
use.
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.
Because
of these possible risks, it is strongly recommended that you only
use a
nipple shield under the direct supervision
of a lactation expert such as as a lactation consultant or La Leche League leader.
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.
Furthermore,
used improperly (as I see it often being
used), a
nipple shield may result in severe depletion
of the milk supply.
No wonder then that once we got home things went from bad to worse.By the time she was a week old my
nipples were extremely sore and I had to
use nipple shields, which led to mastitis, and it was with a certain amount
of relief that I gave up b / f her when she was just 2 weeks old.
SUNNY GAULT: Yeah I yeah I have some expensive
nipple shields and I would probably say that that was one
of the issues that I had with my first two and it was
using it for too long and then just getting frustrated with it not being able to find it and ultimately I think that probably contributed to me not being able to nurse him for as long as I wanted to.
Many pregnant women with inverted
nipples are proactive and wear
nipple shields or «nipplets» designed specifically to draw up the
nipple, and permanently correct it within a few weeks
of use.
It is important to
use nipple shields under a supervision
of your healthcare provider or lactation consultant.
It took four weeks
of using the
nipple shield before she finally started latching directly onto my
nipple, and the whole process sent me into a depression.
I had to
use a
nipple shield to help him latch on, which was kind
of annoying, but it wasn't a lot
of trouble.
He had a lot
of trouble latching on and we had to
use a
nipple shield to finally get him latched.
A
nipple shield is a helpful breastfeeding tool, but it should only be
used under the direct guidance
of your doctor or a breastfeeding specialist.
I got him latched with the
nipple shield, and then she suggested that I
use a dropper to feed him instead
of letting him suck from a bottle, so he would still have that urge to suck and wouldn't be feeding it from the bottle.
What types
of babies typically benefit from
using a
nipple shield?
Just remember that they are not supposed to be
used long - term and should likely be
used under the supervision
of a lactation consultant so that you can be sure that you are
using your
nipple shield properly, are fixing your underlying breastfeeding problem, and can stop
using the
nipple shield as soon as possible.
I have flat
nipples and had to
use a
nipple shield to breastfeed with both
of my children.
KRISTINA CHAMBERLAIN: So, regardless
of your reason — a
nipple shield are not or pumping or not, if she is enable to
use her tongue, if her tongue function is compromised because
of her frenulum then that's what's affecting your milk supply.
I have a lot
of clients who tell me that they find it's easier at night to not
use the
nipple shield than it is during the daytime.
For moms who are given a
nipple shield for inverted or flat
nipples, what are some other options instead
of using the
shield?