Hello ladies! I am due with my first in two days (yikes!) and am curious to hear the experiences of other women with flat or inverted nipples. Anyone able to get a good latch without your nips coming out? Did they end up coming out eventually? How about those shields? Are you able to pump effectively if they are flat?
My first choice is to obviously be able to BF normally, but my ultimate goal is to get the BM to my LO. I know everyone is different and I Already have a LC. Just like to hear others stories so I know what I may be up against.
Thanks, ladies! Love having a place like this where I can get some questions answered.
Re: Flat or inverted nips?
I have a Daughter born 2/26/2013. She is pretty much amazing!
I had to use a nipple shield for 5 months. It was mildly inconvenient since it had to be sterilized and often fell to the floor because I am a clutz. And forgetting it was a PITA. So I put one in the car and left one at my mom's house
I wasn't able to get my first two to latch with or without the shield. I tried pumping, but got mastitis both times and ended up quitting. However, I learned something each time and really educated myself, and my third was a chunky monkey a
Oct 2011~Second round clomid 50 mg; BFN
Nov 2011~Third round clomid 50 mg: BFP
Dec 11- Beta #1 91;Dec 13- Beta #2 186.2
Dec 27- third miscarriage
May 25th- Beta #1 369;May 27th- Beta #2 798
Baby girl born Jan 23, 9lbs 3oz, 21 1/2" long
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My advice...
DS 1 experience-flat/inverted nipples. I attempted a breast shield and it shredded my nipples to the point I gave up 3 days in. I really regretted it, but I was hormonal and nothing could have convinced me that BF would w