Nipple Guards

Cass005

Hey ladies,
So while I wait for my milk to come in i'm still trying to nurse and pump, one of the LC's that i spoke with suggested I use a nipple guard because of the shape of my nipples. I cannot get them to stay on, I have no idea how, should I wet it or something?

Redwingchica

I would wet mine and then turn the nipple portion inside out to fit it around my own nipple. Does that make sense? I feel like I'm not explaining it well. Good luck!!!

jmjacquemin

Are you meaning a nipple shield that the LO nurses with? If so you just have to hold it till the baby latches. They are a pain in the butt. Keep trying to get the baby to nurse without it. I had to use one till my LO magically started nursing at 6 months without it. Kinda just clicked one day. As a premie it took her that long to be big enough and strong enough to nurse without. Her session length dropped once she nursed without because she was more efficient.

lauraberman33

the medela nipple guards are great and no need to wet them...they just sort of stick on its own.

lmlee15

I have to use a nipple shield bc my nipples are what they are. That being said i use a medela one. You can wet it and turn it inside out to create suction like pp mentioned. Also if you use lanolin that helps it stay too (the lc i saw in the hospital suggested that bc its safe for baby and doesnt need to be taken off before nursing). Good luck!

Cass005

I tried it, it worked until she knocked it off. Were still working on positioning and latching so its a bit of a struggle regardless.

Thanks everyone for the suggetions

lmlee15

have you tried side- lying position?  i find i can better control her position and keep a hand on the shield until she latches well.